Protoje (II) – Tune Fi Tune
An interview with Protoje about “The Art Of Acceptance”: A track-by-track look at features with Shenseea & Damian Marley, sound systems, and the message behind the songs.
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.
Ronnie Jarrett – About Sound Systems
Ronnie Jarrett, a pioneer of the reggae revival, talks about his perspectives on sound systems, dancehall culture and Jamaican music history.
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.
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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.