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Alpha Blondy - Revolution cover artwork. A photo of the landing on the moon with an astronaut and the American flag.

Album reviews

Alpha Blondy’s Revolution: An African Reggae Masterpiece

Alpha Blondy – Revolution (Pathé, 1987) Alpha Blondy, the Ivory Coast’s reggae ambassador, delivered a seismic musical statement with his 1987 album, Revolution. This irresistible…

Articles

Reggae, the Timeless Rhythm of Jamaica

Angel Romero February 6, 2023 No Comments Alpha Blondy Beres Hammond Bob Marley Bunny Wailer Burning Spear Dawn Penn Dennis Brown Desmond Dekker Gregory Isaacs Jimmy Cliff Lee "Scratch" Perry Marcia Griffiths Peter Tosh Reggae Sizzla Third World Toots and the Maytals world fusion world music Ziggy Marley

Reggae music is an infectious, rhythmic style that has seduced many music fans across the world. Originating in Jamaica, reggae is a genre that has…

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Alpha Blondy

Angel Romero September 25, 2018 1 Comment Alpha Blondy Ivory Coast Reggae

Alpha Blondy has become one of the world’s biggest reggae stars. Inspired musically by Jamaica, and specially Bob Marley, Blondy also sings about struggle, revolution,…