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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.
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.
The Pioneers – Catch The Beat
From “Long Shot” to global tours, The Pioneers shaped reggae for nearly 60 years. Discover the story behind their timeless hits and legacy.
Linton Kwesi Johnson – Time Come
Linton Kwesi Johnson’s “Time Come” gathers powerful reflections on reggae culture, Brixton riots, Jamaican politics & Black resistance.
Cimarons – Ship Ahoy Into A Glory Future
UK reggae pioneers The Cimarons return with new fire: a documentary, a powerful new album, and timeless anthems like “Ship Ahoy”.
Fred Locks – True Rastaman
From Kingston’s beaches to global praise: Fred Locks tells the powerful story behind “Black Star Liners” and his lasting Rastafari mission.
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.