The Primavera Trompetera Festival 2017 will take place March 31 – April 1 at the racetrack in Jerez de la Frontera, in southern Spain. The…
Roots Music at Primavera Trompetera Festival 2017 in Spain
Tag: Reggae
Ziggy Marley Wins Best Reggae Album Grammy Award
The self-titled album Ziggy Marley (Tuff Gong Worldwide) by Ziggy Marley won the Best Reggae Album Grammy at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The other…
Acclaimed Ghanaian Artist Rocky Dawuni Releases Shine A Light Music Video
Ghanaian reggae and afro-roots singer Rocky Dawuni has released a new music video titled Shine A Light, where he New Orleans influences with reggae and…
Artist Profiles: Cultura Profética
Cultura Profética is a Puerto Rican reggae band that was formed in 1996. Cultura Profética creates a fusion of smooth sounds rooted in reggae with…
Artist Profiles: Damian Marley
Damian Marley is the son of reggae icon Bob Marley and Jamaica’s 1977 Miss World, Cindy Breakspeare. He is the offspring of a union between…
Artist Profiles: Canteca de Macao
Madrid-based band Canteca de Macao was founded in 2003 and has caused a stir in international music circles in recent years with its wild blend…
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Makes It Better
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – Make It Better (Rootfire Cooperative, 2016) Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad is one of the most interesting groups I’ve…
Artist Profiles: Alborosie
Alborosie was born Alberto D’Ascola in Sicily, Italy on 4 July 1977. At 15, he created a reggae band called Reggae National Ticket. Signed to…
Strictly Roots, Even Better Now
Morgan Heritage – Strictly Roots Deluxe Edition (CTBC Music Group, 2016) It’s no wonder Strictly Roots Deluxe Edition won the Grammy for best reggae album.…
Artist Profiles: Meta Dia
Born and raised in Dakar, Senegal, Meta Dia grew up listening to the likes of Bob Marley and James Brown as well as local African…