Interview with Pop Reggae Soul singer, Chris Demontague
This week we interview Chris Demontague. Hailing from Jamaica and Great Britain Chris is an upcoming singer making some impressive noise in musical circles all over the worldwide. His unique sound, originality & Gospel roots, combined with the amazing ability to write great songs, makes Chris one of the hottest new talents to emerge in […]
Reggae (or is it Pop?) – The 2011 Grammy Nominations for Best Reggae Album
Category: Reggae (or is it Pop?) –Affiliation: The Recording Academy So….The Recording Academy has announced the nominations for its most prestigious awards—for the 54th staging of the Grammy Awards! Is it just me or do the nominations in the category of Reggae keep getting more and more ridiculous? Is it me or do these nominations […]
Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Chile – Raul Pratt a.k.a. Lil Dread
Raul Pratt a.k.a. Lil Dread is owner the website soundsystem.cl. It is a website dedicated a Web site dedicated to spreading reggae/dancehall in Chile and Latin America. This week we talk to Lil Dread about reggae music in Chile. What is the reggae scene in Chile?The reggae scene in Chile, has been strengthening in recent […]
Conversation with Upcoming Jamaican Singer, Lenya Wilks
This week we interview upcoming Jamaican singer Lenya Wilks. In 2004 and 2005, Lenya won the trophy for best soloist at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Music Festival. In 2005 she also placed 2nd in the JCDC Children’s Gospel Festival. She toured extensively with Beres Hammond between 2007 and 2010 as a solo act. […]
Our Picks: Top 10 Reggae Songs of All Time
Here are our picks of the top 10 reggae songs of all times based on lyrical content, song popularity and world market penetration. Any list of top reggae songs could be exhaustive and filled with songs by Bob Marley, so we have compiled a list of our top 10. Be sure to add your favorites […]
Reggae: The bastard child of the music industry
“Marley dominates the Billboard reggae chart” was the jubilant Jamaican Gleaner headline being shared with the Facebook JA diaspora. An article lauding the talent of the Marley family with congratulatory glee as they continue to ride on the top of the reggae charts. Take a look at the Billboard Reggae charts; you will find […]
Mavado & Friends – West Indian Social Club, Hartford CT
For the first time since his visa had been reinstated, popular DJ and entertainer, David “Mavado” Brooks, took the stage in Hartford, Connecticut (9/25/2011). His return to the United States was eagerly anticipated by his diehard fans as the artiste, along with other popular DJ’s such as Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and Aidonia, among others, […]
Interview with Rootz Underground
This week we interview the reggae band Rootz Underground. The six-member band has a sound that is new and soul taking reggae in a new direction. They are passionate about the environment and often include “green” initiatives projects in their concerts. Q: Tell us about Rootz Underground. When was the band formed?Rootz Underground was formed […]
Review: Reggae Rhythm & Blues Festival
On Sunday September 4th the much touted Reggae Rhythm & Blues Festival got under way at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. Organized by the Irie Jam Media Group together with main sponsors The Door Restaurant, WBLS, The Smokehouse, Western Union, Lime and Digicel. Quite a few patrons heeded the advice of the promoters and made […]
A Review: Beres Hammond and Friends: Love Within The Music – New York 2011
I recently had the seemingly rare opportunity of watching the performance of three stalwarts in the Reggae Music Industry. It was amazing to witness the finesse and style of these three gentlemen. I speak in reference of Beres Hammond, Sanchez and Wayne Wonder. In the Concert dubbed: Singers in Action: Love Within the Music, veteran […]