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.
African Victory Tour – With Alborosie and King Shiloh in Kenya and Ethiopia
From Nairobi to Addis: Alborosie and King Shiloh’s African Victory Tour mixes sound system culture with Rasta-rooted humanitarian work.
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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.
Naomi Cowan – Time Traveler in the Multiverse
Naomi Cowan blends reggae roots and dancehall history on her debut album "Welcome To Paradise" – a futuristic homage to Jamaican musical legacy.
Hempress Sativa – On Role Models, Spirituality and the Path to True Liberation
Hempress Sativa discusses her album "Charka", Rastafari, spiritual militancy, and what true female empowerment means in reggae culture.
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.
Dubmones – Sheena Is A Rudie Now
Ramones go rocksteady: Dubmones fuse punk energy and roots rhythms in this unique tribute album on Echo Beach.