Protoje (I) – For The Culture
In Part 1 of the interview, Protoje talks about reggae culture, Rastafari, collaboration, and his mission to strengthen Jamaica’s music scene.
REVIEW: Hempress Sativa – Woman
For her third album the Queen Cannabis got together with the Italian "Dub Files" producer Paolo Baldini, who was already responsible for two boom tunes of her from the 2010s. Now he makes sure to bring back her militant stance after the introspective sophomore album "Charka"
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.
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.
©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.
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.