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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.
Commentary: Rich & Switch
Jahshii’s troubles in Grant’s Pen reflect a deeper tension in Jamaican dancehall: loyalty, status, and the backlash of “rich and switch.” Mel Cooke explores the trap of street cred and survival.
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.
Biga*Ranx – Mr. 1000 Melodies
Biga*Ranx blends reggae, chanson & raw emotion in his album “Rainshine” – a sonic sunshine for dark times. Discover the sound of hope.
REVIEW: Chronixx – Exile
Chronixx breaks his 8-year silence with "Exile" – a roots-inspired, introspective album full of spiritual power, timeless vibes, and personal revelations.
Tasty Jamaica: Beans & Corn Stew with Corn Rolls
Recipe for a vegan vegetable stew with green beans and corn, served with corn rolls.
REVIEW: Keznamdi – Blxxd & Fyah
Rasta roots, resistance & reflection – Keznamdi’s "Blxxd & Fyah" takes aim at injustice, identity loss & colonial hangovers.
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.