Mamayashi African Roots The Mamayashi Collection’s soft Jersey dresses with their funky and afro-centric appliqués, randomly placed zippers, and perfectly coordinated colored fabrics have gained notoriety as the choice clothing for the hip, roots-conscious, urban fashionista. Created by a Jamaican-born, New York-bred daughter of a tailor and determined mother, this collection is essentially an extension […]
Khalilah Rose Roots Reggae Listen to her and it will soon become clear to you that Khalilah Rose is indeed Reggae’s songbird! Khalilah’s music comes from elements close to her heart, her love for her country, her people, her family. Her spirituality is evident in her music, her love for Jah a constant force behind […]
Putus Roots Be Wise Delroy ‘Putus Roots’ Williams was born in 1956 in St. Thomas, Jamaica, and moved to Kingston in the mid 70’s. At that time, he joined the emblematic and famous tribe, the ‘Mystic Revelation of Rastafari’ and began his musical career as a nyabinghi drummer and singer. Putus Needs Our Help His […]
Sledge Sitting In The Park Some people call him ‘The Golden Voice’. Others call him a crooner. Courtney Whyte is his birth name but whenever he hits the stage, the studio or anything musical, he is known as Sledge. Sledge, a son of Rae Town, a community located on the eastern side of Kingston, has […]
Imar Shephard Let The Music Play Many artists struggle to establish their musical identity, laboriously trying on different musical styles like a piece of clothing, looking to find what fits. But there are others that emerge fully formed, in full command of their craft, their identity and their music. Omar ‘Imar’ Shepherd fits firmly in […]
Jahmiel Struggles Born in Portmore, Jamaica, Jamiel Foster recognized his passion for music at the tender age of 4. For as long as his family remembers, Jahmiel sang his own song, making up his own lyrics. As his love for music grew, Jahmiel was inspired by legendary icon Bob Marley, Buju Banton, Junior and Sizzla […]
Cali P Healing of the Nation Ever so often, an artist comes around who is destined for greatness — Reggae sensation, Cali P, is one such artist. Possessing an interesting heritage which sees him being the son of an European mother from Switzerland and a Rastafarian father from the Caribbean island Guadeloupe (Gwada), Cali P […]
Spiritual Stand Up To Rasta SPIRITUAL’s faith has destined him to this world with a mission to spread the message of Jah through the gift of his music. Motivated by his faith and freedom of expression, he brings authentic warmth in his delivery of true Roots Reggae Rock culture to the world with love, honor […]
WORLDWIDE – February 27, 2014 – ZOOLOOK, a new media agency and publishing house (publishers of the Dread & Alive comic book series), today released issue #3 of the independent reggae magazine, Irie, featuring the women of Reggae music. Irie #3 features the Strong One, Etana, along with Jah9, Hempress Sativa, Kelissa, Shuga, Miriam Simone, […]