Ras Michael And The Sons Of Negus: Kibir Am Lak – Glory To Jah
David Katz traces the history of Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus, from Rastafari drumming traditions to their landmark recordings with Lee Perry.
Dancing in Jamaica (Part 7): Daggering – Between Intercourse and Entertainment
Explore the origins of daggering in Jamaican dancehall culture, its connection to traditional dances, and the controversy surrounding this provocative style.
Dancing in Jamaica (Part 6): Now School – The Beginning of a New Era
Discover how dancehall dancing evolved from Jamaica's streets to studios, stages, and social media, transforming the culture worldwide.
BELOW THE BASSLINE: Lots of Love and I
The story of Bob Andy's 1977 masterpiece "Lots Of Love and I": How the Revolutionairies turned the Studio One hits from "Songbook" into deep roots classics.
Dancing in Jamaica (Part 5): Dancehall Queen for Life
From Carlene Smith to international dance competitions: Explore the history of Dancehall Queens, their dance styles, and their rise to power.
Dancing in Jamaica (Part 4): Midskool Dancehall, Fashion, and Japanese Dancehall Tourism
Explore the rise of dance crews, fashion, and Japanese dancehall tourism in Jamaica during the Midskool era of dancehall dancing.
REVIEW: Azizzi Romeo – Signs Of The Time
Azizzi Romeo carries on his father Max Romeo's legacy with "Signs Of The Time", a roots reggae debut featuring Guiding Star Orchestra and Prince Fatty.
Dancing in Jamaica (Part 3): Bogle and His Legacy
How Bogle and the Black Roses Crew shaped modern Dancehall dancing – and helped turn Jamaican Dance Moves into a global cultural phenomenon.
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Kabaka Pyramid: Rebel With A Cause
15 years after releasing his first EP, “Rebel Music”, the Lyrical Opposer, as he calls himself, has gone back to his roots once again, creating the mixtape “Rebel Music – The Lyrics Tape”. In this interview, he explains why he decided to do it, how he did it and what the project is all about.