DUB EVOLUTION: September 2026
"Dub Evolution" is a column by René Wynands. From time to time, he compiles a list of the most interesting new albums and shares his thoughts on them.
Donna Hope: On Dancehall
Donna Hope on Dancehall as a mirror of Jamaican society – from class, gender and violence to Vybz Kartel, Trap Dancehall and cultural change.
Maureen: Martinique’s Bad Queen
Maureen is taking Martinique’s Shatta sound global. The Bad Queen talks Creole identity, Dancehall influences, her rise to success and the culture behind the music.
REGGAE JAM 2026: Vibes, Treats, a Musical Utopia, and a Veritable Storm of Criticism
Continue ReadingREGGAE JAM 2026: Vibes, Treats, a Musical Utopia, and a Veritable Storm of Criticism
A look back at Reggae Jam 2026: great live performances, the festival's unmatched community spirit and a controversy that reached far beyond the festival grounds.
Stranger Cole: Remembered
Stranger Cole was a talented singer and a humble and joyful soul. David Katz recollects memories from time shared with him and lets the man talk for himself.
REVIEW: Buju Banton – Too Too Bad
On "Too Too Bad", Buju Banton barrels through the history of reggae and dancehall in decisive two-decade jumps. Davide Bortot listened and reflected.
LIVE STREAM: Reggae Jam 2026 – Day 3
Watch the official Reggae Jam 2026 Day 3 live stream by Soundbwoy TV & Vir2al-FX and enjoy the festival finale live from Bersenbrück.
LIVE STREAM: Reggae Jam 2026 – Day 2
Watch the official Reggae Jam 2026 Day 2 live stream by Soundbwoy TV & Vir2al-FX and catch all the action live from Bersenbrück.
Reggae and Racism: Loving The Alien
Can reggae overcome racism? Louis Chude-Sokei explores cultural appropriation, systemic racism and the contradictions at the heart of reggae's global appeal.