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In depth features on some of the hottest artists in Reggae + Worldbeat music
SOUND CHECK: Naâman (FRANCE)
Naâman grew up listening to rock, jazz, and blues. All of which are evident in the ripples in his rhythms and light soulful beats. He later discovered Reggae through the likes of…
SOUND CHECK: Cultura Profética (PUERTO RICO)
In 2001, they released a live album of their performance at the Tito Puente Amphitheater in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Not only did this prove instrumental in growing a dedicated fan base,…
SOUND CHECK: Kymani Marley (JAMAICA/US)
Ky-Mani consistently released albums, creating his own blend of music. While he commemorates his father by incorporating aspects of old school reggae, he is also aware that music is constantly changing and…
SOUND CHECK: Jahneration (FRANCE)
Jahneration signals a different kind of influence in their music. They established a slogan for themselves: “Diversity, Unity, and Sharing of Music.” These values, clearly manifested in their message led them to…
SOUND CHECK: Sammy Johnson (AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND)
Although Johnson didn’t realize he was passionate about music until later, he was always sure of one thing from an early age; he knew he wanted to help people and connect with…
SOUND CHECK: Protoje (JAMAICA)
Protoje is deeply inspired by the sounds of the 60s. He is known for blending old school roots sounds with new contemporary reggae sounds. He is also among the top influencers that…
SOUND CHECK: Uddi (Romania)
Uddi has an interesting way of combining a more traditional Romanian sound with reggae. While his music is different from the classic Reggae sound (overdosed bass frequencies and staccato chords), there is…
SOUND CHECK: Alborosie (ITALY)
He gained the nickname Borosie, meaning jerk or rude person when he first moved to Jamaica. He recalls that this was a difficult transition period for him, but he took the negative…
SOUND CHECK: Jovi Rockwell (JAMAICA)
Jovi Rockwell …. piano, bass, and guitar player, songwriter, producer and artist. The Roots Joelle Clarke, the singer, songwriter,and goddess,as she likes to say, hails from Kingston, Jamaica. The daughter of a…
SOUND CHECK: ZiGGi Recado (NETHERLANDS / ST. EUSTATIUS )
Growing up in St. Eustatius, Ziggi Recado was always surrounded by reggae and dancehall music. In this small Caribbean island it was also common to hear soca and calypso on the airwaves.…
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