Author Archives: IRIE

Lady Genius

Lady Genius Danette Mahabeer aka. Lady Genius, is a professional singer-songwriter hailing from Clarendon Parish in Jamaica. She was nicknamed Genius due to her quick-wittedness, versatility, great initiative and expertise. She is smart, edgy, creative and beautiful and ready for the future as her career in the entertainment industry takes her to greater heights. Being […]

The Pitastro

The Pitastro Seeking to spread their own brand of joy and happiness, four guys from small towns in Sweden joined forces to become The Pitastro. The self-described ‘Ultimate Rock/Reggae Band’ was formed in 2010 by bassist Fredrik Pikkuaho, drummer Tom Taipale, guitarist Peter Stenström and vocalist Marco Roth. The band’s unusual name is actually derived […]

Roots | International Reggae Day

Irie Magazine #02-07 | Roots | International Reggae Day 2015

International Reggae Day This Is My Reggae International Reggae Day (IRD) celebrated its 21 anniversary this year. All of Jamaica, New York, Miami and Fort Lauderdale in the United States; Honolulu in Hawaii; London in England; and Mumbai in India were the cities chosen to carry out the celebration of July 1. The event, which […]

Dub | Downbeat Dub

Downbeat Dub Electrorgánico Argentina strikes again! From the province of Mendoza comes DownBeat Dub, a four member live band with a twist! Emi Bless (Drum & SetLive), Jah Sound (Bass & Synth), Coco (Guitar) and Eter Dub (Keys & Brass) are mixing organic sounds with some heavyweight dubwise business. ‘Electrorgánico’ is the name of their […]