Earnest Ranglin
Ernie Ranglin – The Old One In Search Of The New
Ernie Ranglin’s legacy spans ska, reggae and jazz. At over 90, the Jamaican guitar pioneer is still searching for new sounds on “Two Colors.”
Pioneers and Veterans
Freddie McKay – I’m A Free Man
David Katz revisits the life and legacy of Freddie McKay, the underrated reggae vocalist behind classics like “Picture On The Wall” and “I’m A Free Man.”
Lee ”Scratch” Perry – Remembered
Remembering Lee "Scratch" Perry: a visionary producer whose groundbreaking dub techniques reshaped reggae and influenced global music culture.
Jimmy Cliff – Many Rivers To Cross
From rural Jamaica to global stages: the life and legacy of reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff – singer, actor and cultural ambassador.
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.
©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.
Burning Spear – In His Own Drum Beat
After 15 years, Burning Spear is back with “No Destroyer” – a powerful roots reggae album that blends history, faith, activism, and musical excellence.
Aston ”Family Man” Barrett – Remembered
A tribute to Aston “Family Man” Barrett, bass legend of the Wailers, reggae innovator, and musical pillar of Bob Marley’s sound.