Ronnie Jarrett – About Sound Systems
Ronnie Jarrett, a pioneer of the reggae revival, talks about his perspectives on sound systems, dancehall culture and Jamaican music history.
Review: Hempress Sativa – Woman
For her third album the Queen Cannabis got together with the Italian "Dub Files" producer Paolo Baldini, who was already responsible for two boom tunes of her from the 2010s. Now he makes sure to bring back her militant stance after the introspective sophomore album "Charka"
The Singer & The Song: Beenie Man – Who Am I
Beenie Man talks on his 90s dancehall hit tune "Who Am I." He gives insights on the song's origin and background.
Jah9 – Open Heart Surgery
After a six-year album break, a more mature Jah9 returns with “The Open Heart Project.” On it, she translates her experiences as a young mother and her life in Africa into a narrative about relationships between two people. Ellen Köhlings and Pete Lilly spoke with her at length in Kingston.
LOST IN TIME 2026 – A Festival Review
The third edition of Lost In Time Festival in Kingston’s Hope Gardens was headlined by Protoje and Chronixx, who performaned for the first time in his homeland in seven years. Ellen Köhlings was there and shares her personal impressions.
Reemah – My Music Is Meant to Create Awareness
St. Croix’s Reemah talks roots reggae, Rastafari, and using music as a tool for awareness, unity, and self-empowerment.
Laurent ”Tippy I” Alfred – Dub To The Time
Reggae’s dub futurist Tippy I on spirituality, studio science, Vaughn Benjamin and transforming Protoje’s music with Zion I Kings.
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Kamila McDonald – Health Is Wealth
From reggae roots to holistic wellness: Kamila McDonald on ital living, vegan food, self‑love, and healing the body through conscious nutrition.
Mighty Diamonds – The Roots Is There
From Trench Town to international acclaim – the story of harmony trio Mighty Diamonds and their tragic final chapter.