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.
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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.
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.
Alborosie – Spiritual Homecoming
On his tenth studio album “Nine Mile,” Alborosie blends reggae with Latin sounds, rock ballads, and spiritual reflections — a bold, personal journey from Kingston to Ethiopia and back.
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.
Keith Hudson – From One Extreme To The Other
Keith Hudson broke rules and redefined reggae with haunting dub, raw vocals and radical concepts – his legacy still resonates.
Prince Far I – The Voice Of Thunder
He was reggae’s thunderous voice of truth. On the reissue of “Under Heavy Manners,” we retrace Prince Far I’s life, legacy and tragic end.