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REVIEW: Ziggy Marley – Brightside
After a four-year hiatus Bob Marley's eldest returns with his ninth solo album to lift hearts ad deepen thoughts. Elizabeth Hann listened to it and shares her thoughts
Island Music Conference – The Ownership of Reggae Music
In February 2026 the fourth edition of the Island Music Conference dealt with the question of ownership of Reggae.
REVIEW: Hempress Sativa – Woman
For her third album the Queen Cannabis got together with the Italian "Dub Files" producer Paolo Baldini, who was already responsible for two boom tunes of her from the 2010s. Now he makes sure to bring back her militant stance after the introspective sophomore album "Charka"
Jah9 – Open Heart Surgery
After a six-year album break, a more mature Jah9 returns with “The Open Heart Project.” On it, she translates her experiences as a young mother and her life in Africa into a narrative about relationships between two people. Ellen Köhlings and Pete Lilly spoke with her at length in Kingston.
Commentary: Dreadlocks In Jamaican Schools
Despite reggae's global image tied to dreadlocks, Jamaica's schools still battle over them. A landmark court ruling challenges discrimination and exposes deep-rooted tensions between Rastafari culture and the island's education system.