It’s Reggae Time: Bunny Lee and the Birth of a Genre
David Katz revisits early reggae and Bunny Lee’s boss reggae era, uncovering the origins of a sound that soon conquered the world.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.