Dancing in Jamaica (Part 3): Bogle and His Legacy
How Bogle and the Black Roses Crew shaped modern Dancehall dancing – and helped turn Jamaican Dance Moves into a global cultural phenomenon.
Guyana (Part 3): Magnum Baderation, Road March and the Finale of the Anniversary Celebrations
Dancehall, soca, and road march: Alkaline, Valiant, Lady Lava, and steelpan are the highlights of the finale of Guyana’s 60th Independence Day celebrations.
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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.
Dancing in Jamaica (Part 2): From Ska to Early Dancehall
From Ska and Rocksteady to Reggae and Early Dancehall: how Jamaican dance evolved alongside music, politics, Black consciousness and social change.
Guyana (Part 2): Mashramani, Guyana Carnival and the Major Events of Carnival Week
From Mashramani to the Guyana Carnival: How Georgetown is celebrating 60 years of independence with soca, fetes, J’Ouvert, and the Caribbean community.
Dancing in Jamaica (Part 1): Folk Dances
From Jonkonnu and Dinki Mini to Kumina: how Jamaica’s traditional Folk Dances and their African roots continue to shape Dancehall dancing today.
Guyana (Part 1): 60 Years of Independence Between Rainforest, the Caribbean, Dancehall and an Oil Boom
Guyana, between the Caribbean and South America: history, cultural diversity, colonial heritage, political tensions, and the rapid oil boom.
REVIEW: Lone Ark Meets The 18th Parallel – Showcase Vol. 2
Anyone talking about contemporary roots and dub productions today simply cannot overlook The 18th Parallel and Roberto Sánchez. What unites both sides is an unwavering dedication to warm, deep, analogue sounds that evoke the legacy of the 1970s while still feeling fresh, dynamic and authentic.
RUHR REGGAE SUMMER 2026: Return, Rain & Unity
The Ruhr Reggae Summer 2026 was saved at the last minute. The festival defied the rain and celebrated unity. A review by Ellen Köhlings