Tag Archives: Roots
Modern Rockers vol. 1 is yet another scorcher from the Netherlands
I’m getting kind of tired of writing this over and over, but there’s yet another strong album coming from the Netherlands. And I have a feeling other strong sets are on the way. Dutch/Surinamese singer Joggo recently made his album … Continue reading
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Mikey General misses the mark
In November of last year Mikey General – veteran singer and long time friend of Luciano – dropped his latest album Born to Rule, a 14 track set full of modern roots and released on his and Luciano’s jointly owned … Continue reading
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Reggaemani presents – Food for Your Soul
My first mix in 2011 is based on a bunch of tunes from 2010 that in my view didn’t get the proper recognition when they were released. I haven’t heard many of them in other mixes and thought they deserve … Continue reading
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NiyoRah is loaded with important messages
Virgin Island based singer and chanter NiyoRah dropped his third album Feel Your Presence in June and went on a U.S. tour with Toussaint in August. Reggaemani has had the opportunity to hear his thoughts on reggae music and what … Continue reading
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New label from Frenchie
One of the greatest producers of contemporary reggae music – Frenchie – has set up a new label for roots and steppers. The new imprint is named Calabash and will only put out 10 inches. The first four releases are … Continue reading
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Listen to Apple Gabriel’s teachings
Earlier this year the fruitful relationship between label JahSolidRock and production crew Not Easy At All gave us the acclaimed Judgment Time by Chezidek. Now they’re at it once again. And this time they’ve laid their hands on veteran Apple … Continue reading
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Clinton Fearon impresses on Mi Deh Yah
Clinton Fearon is a fascinating man. He has managed to make solid reggae for over five decades. That’s mighty impressive. He started his long career in roots reggae outfit The Gladiators and remained in the group until 1987, when he … Continue reading
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Earl Zero’s still got it
In the past couple of months two well-known reggae veterans have released albums – Horace Andy with Serious Times and Clinton Fearon with Mi Deh Ya. But in the shadows one of the more unsung heroes of reggae music has released … Continue reading
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Lutan Fyah gör cross-over försök
Lutan Fyahs African be Proud är en temaplatta som vill vara mer än en reggaeskiva. Temat för African be Proud är svarta talföra män som kämpade för medborgerliga rättigheter. Skivans första del inleds av jamaicanske profeten Marcus Garvey, medan den … Continue reading
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