Los Cenzontles, which means The Mockingbirds in Nahuatl, is more than just a musical group—it’s a cultural force. Based in San Pablo, California, this Mexican-American collective blends performance, education, and media to keep traditional Mexican music alive and evolving. The group’s members came up through the Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy, a community-rooted school they […]
Former female vocalist of DUB band DRY & HEAVY released four albums, including a dub album mixed by KING JAMMY, and has become one of the leading dub bands in Japan. In 2005, she left DRY & HEAVY and went solo, releasing 4 albums: ROOTS CANDY (2006), M W (2007), Mairation (2009), and DUB IS […]
IRIE’s February 2025 issue is here, featuring four remarkable artists who represent the San Francisco Bay Area’s vibrant music and art scene: Lil Flower Nasti, Razteria, Z-Man, and ZOOLOOK! Lil Flower Nasti, a talented vocalist from the Bay Area, loves to explore various musical genres, which gives her music a rare and refreshing quality. With […]
Hailing from the vibrant city of Toronto, where diverse cultures and rhythms converge, Marc Stamco was born and raised in a world that resonated with music from all corners of the globe. His soulful connection to the arts began at a young age, nurtured by many talented teachers who opened the door to the magical […]
Kyoto To finish out 2024 and welcome in the new year (2025), IRIE spent a few weeks in Japan, visiting hotspots Tokyo (Taito City), Kyoto, Osaka, and then back to Tokyo (Shibuya)! Each city has its uniqueness and similarities, including its love for music! During our four days in Kyoto via the bullet train, we […]
The Vinyl Issue Our Vinyl Issue edition of IRIE celebrates the official release of ZOOLOOK’s debut album, STONEFRENGE: Black in Space, as a limited edition Vinyl Album release. For those unfamiliar with the ZOOLOOK, his real name is Nicholas Da Silva, and he is an award-winning Multidisciplinary Artist and Musician. He also happens to be […]
The Evolution of Sarah Try as you might, but you can’t put Lil Flower Nasti in a box. This sultry songstress loves dipping her toe into every musical genre, giving her music a rare and refreshing quality. Born and raised in Palmdale, CA, her upbringing in a musical family encouraged her to explore singing from […]
Photography by: Paige K Parsons; Marc Fong (Herbie Hancock) The Stern Grove Festival is a magical place to spend your summer afternoon for a day of community, nature, and FREE live music. All ages are welcome, and the folks behind the festival do their best to make it inclusive and inviting to all. The event […]
Photography: Suzanne Bainton Photography Gav Pauze began his music career in 1995, playing Jungle and Drum & Bass in clubs across England and Scotland. He studied music at Clarendon College in 1998, becoming a qualified audio engineer. His passion for music led him to create the “Unique Reggae Mix Show” in 2006, which featured uplifting […]
Meet ANNIE, a Brazilian alternative metal artist. Although her music draws references from bands like Bring Me the Horizon and Ic3peak, she never confines herself to a single subgenre. She often says, “I just make what I feel like making, and if someone wants to classify my music, they can.” From a young age, Annie […]
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’ […]
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. […]