It’s Reggae Time: Bunny Lee and the Birth of a Genre
David Katz revisits early reggae and Bunny Lee’s boss reggae era, uncovering the origins of a sound that soon conquered the world.
Aba Shanti‑I – A Labour of Love
UK roots sound system veteran Aba Shanti-I celebrates 35 years of sound system culture, roots music, and Rastafari teachings with spiritual power and unity.
Jah Shaka – Revelation Songs
Jah Shaka’s sound system sessions were transformative experiences. A honorable tribute to the Zulu Warrior who shaped the UK dub movement.
Super Cat – Brooklyn Red Hot
Super Cat reclaims the spotlight at Iconz Brooklyn with a historic Verzuz performance. Don Dada’s legacy burns bright in dancehall history.
©William Richards
Chronixx – Music For Service
After five years of near silence, Chronixx returns with "Exile" – a raw, spiritual, genre-defying album rooted in reggae tradition and driven by a mission: music as sacred service in turbulent times.
African Victory Tour – With Alborosie and King Shiloh in Kenya and Ethiopia
From Nairobi to Addis: Alborosie and King Shiloh’s African Victory Tour mixes sound system culture with Rasta-rooted humanitarian work.
©Beth Lesser
Barnabas – Forever In The Echo Chamber
David Katz remembers Barnabas: the unsung Channel One engineer, toaster and drummer who shaped 1970s Jamaican dub and roots reggae sound.
Junior Byles – Beat Down Babylon
Reggae icon Junior Byles, voice of “Beat Down Babylon” and “Fade Away”, has died at 77. A tribute to his life, struggles, and timeless musical legacy.
Yeza – Rebel Empress
Yeza reclaims reggae & dancehall on her own terms – fierce, conscious & sensual. “Star of the East” marks her bold arrival on the global stage.