Ras Michael And The Sons Of Negus: Kibir Am Lak – Glory To Jah
David Katz traces the history of Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus, from Rastafari drumming traditions to their landmark recordings with Lee Perry.
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Kabaka Pyramid: Rebel With A Cause
15 years after releasing his first EP, “Rebel Music”, the Lyrical Opposer, as he calls himself, has gone back to his roots once again, creating the mixtape “Rebel Music – The Lyrics Tape”. In this interview, he explains why he decided to do it, how he did it and what the project is all about.
DJ Mac: Back To The Dancefloor
DJ Mac talks about the success of the WYFL Riddim, his journey from DJ to producer and why keeping dancehall on the dancefloor matters for the culture.
Queen Ifrica: Breath of Life
For a long time, there was musical silence surrounding Queen Ifrica. With “Breath of Life,” the Jamaican singer now presents an album that tells of healing, spirituality, motherhood, and coming to terms with her own past.
Kibir La Amlak: Being One In Front Of The Speaker Tower
Kibir La Amlak explores the spiritual power of Rastafari sound system culture, live dub and the collective experience of becoming one through music.
Gentleman: Serenity and Gratitude
Two old white men start talking about one of their new albums and, before long, find themselves going off on tangents about the growing sense of calm that comes with a receding hairline, the weather, lapdogs, family, Mallorca, cultural appropriation, racist incidents at German festivals and scandal surrounding a roast chicken.
D’YANI: It’s A Journey, Not A Hype
He didn’t chase the hype, he took his time, nurtured his talent and learned from his grandmother, an alleged detour via Downsound Records and not least from his current producer Kareem Burell of XTM Nation, who crafted some wonderful reggae riddims tailor-made for the singer’s classic soul voice. The result can be heard on D’yani’s first full-length album „Live Life And Prosper“
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.
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.