• Tue, 23 June 2026

Can Reggae Stop ISIS? Shaggy Thinks So

Jamaican reggae artiste Shaggy believes that his music could stop ISIS terrorists because it is so emotional. In an interview with a Florida newspaper, the musician said someone should find a way to “pipe” his tunes into ISIS terror camps to stop those who want to kill. According to Shaggy, the right music prompts an […]

10 Questions with Japanese Reggae Dancehall Artist, Akane

Akane is one of a few female Reggae dancehall singers based in Japan. She has been performing throughout Japan over 10 years with her original style of the combination of singer and deejay style.  Touring all over the Japan and her first solo live was a big success. Not only in Japan, but her works […]

10 Things You Never Knew About Mojo Morgan from the reggae band Morgan Heritage

This week we caught up with Mojo Morgan from the reggae band, Morgan Heritage. Often referred to as the Royal Family of Reggae the sensational roots reggae quintet, is comprised of siblings Peetah  Morgan  (vocals),Una  Morgan  (keyboard/vocals),  Roy “Gramps” Morgan (keyboard/vocals), Nakhamyah “Lukes”Morgan (rhythm guitar) and Memmalatel “Mr. Mojo” Morgan (percussion/vocals). Morgan Heritage is undoubtedly one of […]

12 Questions with Reggae Musician, Omari Banks

Born and raised on the beautiful island of Anguilla, Omari Banks found his musical calling at a young age when he first took the stage in Milan, Italy to sing alongside his father Bankie Banx . The emotions conveyed through music touched his heart and a star was born. Founding his inspiration through an eclectic […]

Review: Best of the Best 2015

For nine years during United States Memorial Day weekend , all reggae roads have led to Miami Florida. Best of the Best 2015 music festival shows no sign of slowing down and fans of the show are most likely already looking forward to the 10th anniversary show next year.  But first, let’s review the ninth annual […]

Review: Oracabessa Festival New York 2015 – Presenting Gospel, Legends, Pop & Dancehall

Photos by: Jeana Lindo Oracabessa Festival, the family-centric fun day brainchild of Robert Clarke and Irie Jam Media had its second staging at Roy Wilkins Park on Memorial Monday, May 25, 2015.  In an eclectic line-up that worked both on paper and practically, patrons were treated to spectacular all-round performances from the gospel fraternity in […]

8 Questions with Jamaican-American rapper, Nomad Carlos

Nomad Carlos is one of the only hip-hop artistes from Jamaica, creating music fused with the cultures of Reggae and Dance hall. At the age of five, when the Miami, Florida-born MC named Damon (“Nomad” spelled backwards) moved back to his parents’ homeland, he absorbed the world around him.However, while Jamaican’s own Reggae and Dancehall borrowed […]