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Barnabas – Forever In The Echo Chamber
David Katz remembers Barnabas: the unsung Channel One engineer, toaster and drummer who shaped 1970s Jamaican dub and roots reggae sound.
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.
Yeza – Rebel Empress
Yeza reclaims reggae & dancehall on her own terms – fierce, conscious & sensual. “Star of the East” marks her bold arrival on the global stage.
Mortimer – Natty Pon Di Hilltop
Jamaican roots artist Mortimer opens up about music, pain, love & solitude. A deeply personal journey turned into timeless reggae.
F.Y.A.H. – Reignited
F.Y.A.H. rises from the spirit of Raging Fyah with their debut album "Free Your Authentic Heart" – full of soulful roots reggae, lyrical depth and live band energy.
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.
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.
The Singer & The Song: Johnny Osbourne – Truths & Rights
Johnny Osbourne talks about his reggae classic "Truths & Rights," its origin and his first recordings at the legendary Studio One.
Macka B – Creating Awareness
Roots reggae veteran Macka B on gentrification, plant-based eating, infotainment, conscious lyrics and over 40 years of musical awareness.