Mighty Diamonds – The Roots Is There
From Trench Town to international acclaim – the story of harmony trio Mighty Diamonds and their tragic final chapter.
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.
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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.
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.
Mortimer – Natty Pon Di Hilltop
Jamaican roots artist Mortimer opens up about music, pain, love & solitude. A deeply personal journey turned into timeless reggae.
Commentary: Dreadlocks In Jamaican Schools
Despite reggae's global image tied to dreadlocks, Jamaica's schools still battle over them. A landmark court ruling challenges discrimination and exposes deep-rooted tensions between Rastafari culture and the island's education system.
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.