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.
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.
©Pete Lilly
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.
Carlene Smith – Original Dancehall Queen
Sex symbol, trendsetter, icon: Carlene Smith shares her untold story as Jamaica’s first Dancehall Queen in this exclusive deep-dive.
©William Richards
Chronixx – Music For Service
After five years of near silence, Chronixx returns with "Exile" – a raw, spiritual, genre-defying album rooted in reggae tradition and driven by a mission: music as sacred service in turbulent times.
Yeza – Rebel Empress
Yeza reclaims reggae & dancehall on her own terms – fierce, conscious & sensual. “Star of the East” marks her bold arrival on the global stage.
L’Antoinette Stines – Dancehall Is Us
L’Antoinette Stines on the spirit of dancehall, cultural memory, African roots, and why dance is black liberation. Dancehall is us.
Mortimer – Natty Pon Di Hilltop
Jamaican roots artist Mortimer opens up about music, pain, love & solitude. A deeply personal journey turned into timeless reggae.
Imeru Tafari – Hotter Fire Bun!
Imeru Tafari blends militant roots messages with modern sounds on his debut “The Essential” – a powerful voice for Rasta youth in Jamaica today.