Author Archives: IRIE

Esther Sings aka Esther Antoine

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Esther Sings aka Esther Antoine Esther Sings, born Esther Antoine in the Caribbean Country of St. Lucia, is a singer/songwriter/author/entrepreneur/recording artiste who has lived in New York for the past twenty years. In her homeland, St. Lucia, Esther Sings started singing at the age of eight. She was heavily influenced by her father, Gregory ‘Sewaynis’ […]

Azato – When We Gonna Start? feat. Jonah Jaxon

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Azato When We Gonna Start? feat. Jonah Jaxon Photography by: Aisea Taimani Jonah Jaxon and Azato run non-profits with at-risk teens focusing on the arts, life skills, and personal/spiritual development in the inner-city community of Kalihi/Honolulu, Hawai’i. I have had the honor of working with Inner-city teenagers over the last 25-plus years in both San Diego and […]

Sid Bucknor – Willow Tree (Dub) feat. Black Uhuru

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Sid Bucknor Willow Tree (Dub) Sid Bucknor, known by many names including Siddy, Syd, Sidney, and Norman Bucknor, stands as a monumental figure in the realm of Jamaican music, a true maestro who sculpted the sonic landscapes of Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae. His journey through the world of music is a tale of innovation, passion, […]

Jr Dreads – Funky Reggae

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Jr Dreads Funky Reggae Money runs the world, and it is driving us straight off the cliff… Jr Dreads from Oakland, California, is a revolutionary Reggae singer-songwriter who believes systemic change is necessary and possible. Born and raised in Paris, France, he crafts soulful melodies and deep, poetic lyrics to deliver his message of awakening […]

IRIE Playlist – June 2024 featuring G-INA and Our Matterhorn feat. Sly Dunbar & Oli Hartung

IRIE Spotify Playlist - JUNE 2024 - G-INA - Our Matterhorn feat. Sly Dunbar & Oli Hartung

IRIE Playlist on Spotify IRIE’s June 2024 edition of RELEASES is here featuring Swiss Female Bassist, Composer, and Producer G-INA’s new single release, OUR MATTERHORN, feat Sly Dunbar & Oli Hartung. Artists also featured on the IRIE Playlist include Marc Stamco (Supernatural Girl), ZOOLOOK (Rockers), Esther Sings (Follow You), The Hempolics (Fisherman Row), Sid Bucknor […]

Lewis Watts – Professor Emeritus

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Lewis Watts Professor Emeritus, UC Santa Cruz Photograph: Raymon Holbert Lewis Watts is a photographer, archivist/curator, visual historian, and Professor Emeritus of Art at UC Santa Cruz. He also taught at UC Berkeley and was a college professor for over 40 years. His research and art practice center around the “cultural landscape” and the inhabitants […]

Alistair Monroe – Oakland Cannery Collective

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Alistair Monroe Oakland Cannery Collective Photograph: Bradley Knipstein Meet Alistair Monroe, founder of the North Beach Jazz Festival and the Oakland Cannery Collective. The Jazz Fest was a celebration of jazz history in the heart and soul of San Francisco. Alistair founded the Oakland Cannery Collective to protect and preserve the Oakland artists’ live-work studios and his father’s legacy. […]

NoelNico – Early Morning

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NoelNico Early Morning Discover Filipino musician and songwriter NoelNico. Born Noel Nicolas, NoelNico began playing bass guitar in the 1980s and played cover songs for a number of local bands. Due to his involvement with the bands, he traveled to several Asian countries. He has been creating and producing his music for the past few years. His […]