Tag Archives: Uppsala Reggae Festival
Ken Boothe is on a journey
Rocksteady veteran and gritty vocalist Ken Boothe is one of the many reasons why I got into reggae music. Songs such as Freedom Street, Artibella and When I Fall in Love are pure gold. Ken Boothe has a long career behind … Continue reading
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Leroy Sibbles walks down memory lane
Leroy Sibbles started his career as lead singer in the Heptones making his first recordings at legendary studio and label Studio One in the mid 60’s. He soon began to play the bass and also filling a number of roles … Continue reading
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The rebellious daughter
Queen Ifrica is one of few female roots reggae singers today, and has had hits such as the anti child molesting Daddy or the reminiscing Times Like These. As the daughter of ska and rock steady vocalist Derrick Morgan she has … Continue reading
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Johnny Clarke embraces new technology
Jamaican legendary roots vocalist Johnny Clarke was a veritable hit monster for producer Bunny Lee in the mid to late 70’s, with tunes such as Rockers Time Now, Every Knee Shall Bow and None Shall Escape the Judgement. Nowadays he … Continue reading
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Irie Up in a store near you
In Irie Up’s latest issue I’ve contributed with two articles – one on the Uppsala Reggae Festival and one on Pete Holdsworth, founder of re-issue label Pressure Sounds. Uppsala Reggae Festival is the biggest reggae festival in the Nordics and … Continue reading
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Musical wish list for Uppsala Reggae Festival
Uppsala Reggae Festival is the largest reggae festival in the Nordics and this year it’s a 10 year anniversary with some of the biggest artists of all time. Legendary roots veterans such as the Abyssinians and Bunny Wailer perform along … Continue reading
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Chezidek prefers European producers
Chezidek is one of the top reggae artists and has recently released the acclaimed album Judgement Time. After his concert at Swedish reggae festival Öland Roots, Reggaemani had a chat with him about his new album and the reggae scene … Continue reading
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Busy Signal sjunger för fred
Danchallstjärnan Busy Signal, Sverigeaktuell i sommar, visar en ny sida av sig själv på kommande singeln Let Peace Reign från plattan D.O.B som släpps den 13 juli. Det skriver Jamaica Observer. Let Peace Reign är en akustisk och personlig vädjan om … Continue reading
Röda, gula och gröna julklappstips
Julen innebär stress för de allra flesta. Och då kan det vara svårt att ta den där extra tiden att hitta de bästa julklapparna. Framförallt till nära och kära med ett intresse man inte vet ett dyft om. Om du … Continue reading
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Blandad kompott på Uppsala Reggae Festival
Än en gång lyckades festivalledningen ringa in gräddan av de främsta artisterna inom roots och dancehall. Reggaeälskare har under veckan kunna njuta av högdjur som Ky-Mani Marley, Alpha Blondy och Busy Signal. Temperaturen var hög – på scenen, i publiken … Continue reading
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