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.
Delroy Wilson – The Cool Operator
Delroy Wilson’s journey from ska child star to reggae legend, shaping generations with his unmistakable voice. David Katz worked through the legacy of the "Cool Operator".
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.
Mighty Diamonds – The Roots Is There
From Trench Town to international acclaim – the story of harmony trio Mighty Diamonds and their tragic final chapter.
Randy’s Records – You Name It, We Have It
Vincent Chin & Miss Pat built a ska & reggae empire from downtown Kingston – explore their journey from jukebox records to global success.
It’s Reggae Time: Bunny Lee and the Birth of a Genre
David Katz revisits early reggae and Bunny Lee’s boss reggae era, uncovering the origins of a sound that soon conquered the world.
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.