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.
Reemah – My Music Is Meant to Create Awareness
St. Croix’s Reemah talks roots reggae, Rastafari, and using music as a tool for awareness, unity, and self-empowerment.
Laurent ”Tippy I” Alfred – Dub To The Time
Reggae’s dub futurist Tippy I on spirituality, studio science, Vaughn Benjamin and transforming Protoje’s music with Zion I Kings.
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.
Aba Shanti‑I – A Labour of Love
UK roots sound system veteran Aba Shanti-I celebrates 35 years of sound system culture, roots music, and Rastafari teachings with spiritual power and unity.
Jah Shaka – Revelation Songs
Jah Shaka’s sound system sessions were transformative experiences. A honorable tribute to the Zulu Warrior who shaped the UK dub movement.