In September 2013, Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff will visit several U.S. cities, playing in intimate theater and club settings on his “2013 Many Rivers…
Jamaican Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Announces “2013 Many Rivers Crossed Tour”
Tag: Reggae
Songbird Riddim to Feature Reggae Artists from Virgin Islands and Beyond
I Grade Records announced the release of the Songbird Riddim album – the first installment of the Zion I Kings Riddim Series. The Songbird Riddim…
Reggae Pioneers The Wailers to Perform at Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival this Sunday, October 7, 2012
Reggae legends The Wailers are set to perform this Sunday, October 7th, 2012 at the 9th Annual Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music &…
Easy Star’s Thrillah Michael Jackson Tribute Album
Easy Star All-Stars Easy Star’s Thrillah (Easy Star Records ES1034, 2012) Reggae band Easy Star All-Stars is known for its successful reggaefied tributes to various…
Reggae Sensation The Green to Embark on Massive North American Tour in 2012
After a brief stint at their Hawaiian home with welcoming sold-out shows, The Green is ready to embark on another extensive North American tour kicking…
Rising Reggae Band The Green Announces Album and United States Tour
Hawaii-based reggae band has a new album titled Ways & Means and they will be touring throughout the continental United States, starting in October. In…
In Passing
Kenyatta “Culture” Hill Pass the Torch (Tafari Records 1046, 2007) The sudden 2006 death of Joseph Hill, leader of roots reggae harmony trio Culture, robbed…
Latin Reggae and Mestizos
Various Artists – Latin Reggae (Putumayo, 2008) Compilations are a good way to get acquainted with new artists, but they are not always accurate. Putumayo…
They Call Him Johnny Coolman
Toots and the Maytals – Light Your Light (Concord Music, 2007) On Light Your Light, Toots and the Maytals return to their roots, singing classics…
Reggae the Easy Way
Various Artists Six the Hard Way (Heartbeat 11661-7829-2, 2006) In case you can’t afford the whole line of Studio One reggae reissues recently put out…