Gregory Isaacs – In Person (Doctor Bird, 2023) Following his inaugural recording venture in the late 1960s, Jamaican reggae singer Gregory Isaacs engaged in studio…
Essential Gregory Isaacs Treasure
Tag: Reggae
Singular Revelations
My recent decision to start covering singles on this site remains, I think, a good one. I already knew there are great music-makers out in…
Gimmie That Old and New Time Reggae
I’ll never lose sight (or sound) of reggae as a musical mainstay of mine, be it through amassing of vintage material or up-to-date reaffirming of…
Reggae’s White Lion: Judge Dread’s Chart-Topping Journey Echoes in 4CD Collector’s Edition!
Judge Dread – The Skinhead Reggae Albums 1972-1976 (Pressure Drop/Cherry Red, 2023) This engaging 4CD boxed set collection masterfully gathers Judge Dread’s four studio albums,…
Inna De Yard’s ‘Family Affair’: A Comeback for Acoustic Reggae
Inna De Yard – Family Affair (Chapter Two Records / Wagram, 2023) After a 4-year hiatus, the highly regarded reggae project known as Inna De…
Acclaimed Afro Roots Artist Rocky Dawuni Set to Perform at SOB’s in New York City
Ghanaian musician and activist Rocky Dawuni will be heading to the US for a series of shows, starting with a special performance at SOB’s in…
Reissue of Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s Battle of Armagideon: A Revered Musical Triumph
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry – Battle of Armagideon (Cherry Red Records, 2023) Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, an acclaimed Jamaican music producer celebrated for his profound influence and…
Alborosie unveils highly-anticipated album “Destiny”
Acclaimed reggae artist Alborosie has recently released a new album titled “Destiny” (Greensleeves Records, VP Records, and Shengen Entertainment). True to his familiar style, Alborosie…
Groundation and Brain Damage Collaborate for a Reinvented Reggae Experience on “Dreaming From An Iron Gate”
Reggae band Groundation has released a new album titled “Groundation Meets Brain Damage – Dreaming From An Iron Gate” to celebrate the 20th anniversary of…
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Announces New additions to the 2023 Lineup
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (SNWMF) has unveiled the latest additions to their 2023 lineup, featuring an eclectic mix of reggae, ska, and electronic music.…