Review: Reggae Jam Germany – Cool since 1994
So there may have been a couple new perks added like a 38m Ferris wheel and an app developed exclusively for this year’s festival but Reggae Jam 2014 however still remained cool. Yes, cool, cool in a way that only Reggae Jam has managed to seamlessly pull off for twenty years now in a row […]
A Conversation with the lyrical Jamaican Music Artist, Royal Blu
Sean-Michael Francis, more popularly known as Royal Blu (Formally known as Blukid), is a new face on the Jamaican music scene. His style and lyrical delivery is taking Jamaica. As an artiste, Blu has ventured in many styles of music. He began his journey with hardcore lyrics which reflected the culture of Jamaican dancehall at […]
Conversation with Italian reggae, Train to Roots
The Sardinian band, Train to Roots, is one of the most respected Italian reggae bands and has recorded 4 albums since their debut in 2004. Here is our conversation with Train to Roots. Question: How did the band get started?The band was born in 2004 when some of us, with passion for reggae music, decided […]
Review: Groovin’ On A Sunday Afternoon – Marcia Griffiths and Friends, Chronixx and Beres Hammond
New York City: ‘Groovin’ in the Park’ formerly Reggae Rhythm and Blues, made a statement seeking to replace Irie Jamboree, the largest music/reggae music festival held at Roy Wilkins Park in New York City. Weather-wise the 4th staging of ‘Groovin’ in the Park’ was perfect day. Groovin’ featured an impressive array of talent, taken from […]
Tessanne “Count on My Love” Low CD sales, is it too early to Panic?
The enthusiastic euphoria surrounding Tessanne Chin success as season five winner of the “Voice” seems have lost its momentum. As the headline “Tessanne Chin’s “Count on My Love” Album Pacing to Flop” appeared as the official report of her debut album sales, in Herdline Report, many are wondering what happen. The initial CD sales are […]
Review: Summerjam 2014 in Cologne, Germany
Last weekend kicked off the Reggae summer festival season in Germany and most of Europe, against the wonderful backdrop of Fühlinger Lake, Cologne, Germany. The Line-Up was more diverse than ever before – with a delicate balanced mix of classic reggae acts, modern Hip Hop and Dancehall. Reggae greats like Jimmy Cliff, Anthony B and […]
Time to share the love, get ready for SUMMERJAM 2014 – Germany
The Germans have had an obsession with reggae music since the 70′s. So, it should come as no surprise that Germany hosts quite a few reggae festivals throughout the year, but none of them compare to SUMMERJAM. For almost three decades now, Europe’s biggest Reggae Dancehall and World Music festival brings the Caribbean to Germany´s […]
The 10 Best New Reggae Artists Of The Last Ten Years
I have posting the top ten or fifteen best in many different categories in Jamaican music. This week I want to be interactive, so I will step aside and let your voice be heard. You the viewing public will get to choose those you think are ten best new reggae artists of the last ten […]
Best of the Best Miami 2014 Concert Review
Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer in the USA and on Memorial Sunday 2014, downtown Miami truly was HOT! The area was swarmed by thousands of party goers from out of town, down for Urban Beach Weekend on South Beach. They, along with South Florida reggae and soca aficionados, packed Bayfront Park where a […]
20 Questions for rising Reggae artiste Jah Bouks
Jah Bouks was born Warin Shaw in Winchester, St.Thomas Jamaica. Last summer 2013, he recorded what probably was the biggest tune of the year “ANGOLA”. Q: You premiered the song “Angola” at the Magnum kings and queens competition 2013, are you surprised you didn’t win?Winning was not the intention the game plan was to gain […]