Steel and Stone drop new album NEW RELEASE Roots reggae band Steel and Stone from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, celebrates the release of their new album, Celebration. Independently recorded at Legents Musiq and My…
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In remembrance of Frankie Paul
In remembrance of Frankie Paul NEW RELEASE Stingray Records in London has unearthed seven tracks from the late great Frankie Paul, capturing the vocalist in a distinctly romantic mood. Renowned as one of…
New Augustus Pablo/King Tubbys release
New Augustus Pablo/King Tubbys release NEW RELEASE Released by French reissue specialists Only Roots, the Augustus Pablo vinyl LP, titled King Tubbys Meets Rockers At 5 Cardiff Crescent Washington Garden Kingston, compiles a…
Popular 1960s duo remains active today
Popular 1960s duo remains active today Fans show up at rock steady shows to see their favourite artistes sing classics from that era. But many of those acts, like Keith and Tex, record…
Samora’s collaboration album is out
Samora’s collaboration album is out NEW RELEASE After being released as individual singles, Switzerland-based Surinamese-Dutch singer Samora brings them together in her latest release, ELEVATION – The Collaboration Album – Part 1. Produced…
Yeza x Rory Stonelove – Road Runner
Yeza x Rory Stonelove – Road Runner NEW RELEASE The latest single and official music video, Road Runner across the Stalag riddim, emerges from the ongoing collaboration between singer Yeza and producer Rory…
Shango Trex & StarFyah form the duo Stashang
Shango Trex & StarFyah form the duo Stashang For most of their near 30-year relationship, Shango Trex and StarFyah have worked professionally in several music-related projects. But it was not until this year…
Cynthia Webber and Vin Morgan have passed away
Cynthia Webber and Vin Morgan have passed away Twice this week, we have received sad news. On Tuesday, June 4th, we learned that Cynthia ‘Joyce’ Webber, one half of Jamaican ska group The…
New album by The Blackstones
New album by The Blackstones NEW RELEASE The Blackstones, a UK-based vocal group, has seen its fair share of transformations since its inception in 1979. The latest evolution of the quartet includes the…
Studio One vinyl LP reissue: Sugar Minott – Live Loving
Studio One vinyl LP reissue: Sugar Minott – Live Loving REISSUE Sugar Minott’s 1977 album Live Loving emerged as Coxsone’s response to the relentless reimagining of his iconic riddims. Widely regarded as a…