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Tag: Reggae
Forward-Thinking Reggae by Sister Nancy and Naya Rockers
Veteran reggae chanter Sister Nancy brings the right sort of common-sense wisdom to “Teach The Youths,” a musical lesson by America’s Naya Rockers. The message…
First-class Brazilian Reggae by Karola Nunes
There’s never been a shortage of top-notch Brazilian reggae, and “Botânica” by Karola Nunes is a great addition to the bumper crop, sporting layers of…
PJ Far-West & Ras Mundele Present Jamaican Vibes on “Greedy”
PJ Far-West & Ras Mundele deliver longstanding reggae consciousness and a sound to match, bringing together Congolese, Belgian and (most resoundingly) Jamaican musical aesthetics on…
Los Hermanos del Alma, an Afro-Roots Cuban/Swiss Collaboration
Deep roots Afro-Cuban drumming, reggae-tested effects, West African mallet percussion and chanted intonations combine to make ”Rumbadub” by Los Hermanos del Alma (a Cuban/Swiss collaboration)…
Jamaica’s Mikha’el Unveils Reggae Song “Justice,”
Jamaican singer Mikha’el has some things to say via “Justice,” a thematically familiar reggae music topic delivered in a vocal style that’s equally vulnerable and…
Kattimoni’s Enduring Reggae
Australian singer Kattimoni is new to me, but the message of her tune “Planet United,” in which she teams up with chanter Buggy Nhakente, is…
Samory I Releases Deluxe Edition of Acclaimed Album Strength
Samory I – Strength, deluxe edition (Overstand Entertainment and Easy Star Records, 2024) The wickedly talented, rising reggae artist Samory I has released the deluxe…
Brasil Calling: Volume 14 – A Vibrant Fusion of Traditional and Modern Sounds
Brasil Calling is a series of compilations designed to introduce new Brazilian talent to international media. In this case, the majority of the artists fall…
Laid Back Reggae with a French Caribbean Essence
I’m not sure why French singer Justin DEUMIL has his surname upper-cased in each mention of him I’ve received, but I do know that his…