Marlon James Man Booker Prize 2015 Marlon James became the first Jamaican to win the Man Booker fiction prize on Tuesday for ‘A Brief History of Seven Killings’, inspired by an attempt to kill reggae star Bob Marley, and said he hoped more Caribbean writers will follow. The 686-page novel, which uses Jamaican patois, Harlem […]
Tim Blake The Emerald Cup Tim Blake started using cannabis in 1971. He grew his first outdoor cannabis crop in 1975. He’s been a part of the evolution of our industry and culture since then, witnessing every aspect of the incredible journey it’s taken us on. He started doing transcendental meditation that same year. Cannabis […]
Janelle Phillips Lioness Coming to you from San Diego, California, Irie Magazine presents the roots musician, Janelle Phillips. Born and raised in the city of Escondido, she is a blend of culture; a Cali Lady bringing forth conscious music. Janelle began writing lyrics and poetry as a freshman in high school, passing them around to […]
Sol Atash Born and raised in Iran to an Armenian mother and Jewish father, Amanda aka ‘Sol Atash’ has been referred to as ‘the walking United Nations’ since a young age. Sol meaning sun in Spanish and Atash translating to Fire in Farsi (the language of Iran), Sol Atash embodies Sun Fire – a Farsi speaking fiery […]
Fyaworks Music is life and it crosses all boundaries and goes across all oceans. Just like the actual fireworks that burst in the air with their own unique splendor; so is the one and only: ‘FYAWORKS’ Johnny (Fyaworks) Jarrett-Graham, is a very talented and diverse artist, his music is alike yet still different in its […]
Irae Divine Raynice Gomillion, known to her fans as the lovely and dynamic ‘Irae Divine’, was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. Growing up in Philadelphia within a musically rich family environment, she began singing at an early age. Irae’s thirst to sing and perform took her to church, plays and talent shows. Involvement with […]
Razteria San Francisco based artist Razteria (aka Renee Asteria) can be described as a fusion of early No Doubt, Steel Pulse and Marissa Monte. Her multicultural background (US-born, Bolivian-Dutch heritage) has had a profound influence on her musical path. Performing in English, Spanish and Portuguese, her music has been described as ‘musically adventurous’ and ‘a […]
Of Good Nature Meet Of Good Nature from Charlotte, NC. In the four years since they put out their debut album ‘Just Add Water’ (which won Indie Ville Reggae Album of the Year), Of Good Nature has evolved into a four-piece band. The addition of trombone added the groovy funk element that lead singer and […]
Ariel Ariel was born into music. With a mother who was a professional rock & roll recording artist, her music education began early on while watching her mother perform on stage. As a high school student, Ariel joined a production company and began her own music career, performing on stage with many groups as well […]