Category: Culture

Stanley “Barnabas” Bryan passed away SAD NEWS Stanley “Barnabas” Bryan, one of the important figures in the evolution of reggae music, passed away on August 18, 2025. As sound engineer at the legendary…

Saxon Sound collaborates with Harry Mudie REISSUE UK’s legendary Saxon Sound, established in 1976 by Lloyd “Musclehead” Francis and Dennis Rowe, has officially become the exclusive distributor for legendary producer Harry Mudie’s revered…

Riddim Dee-Lite: Hurricane RIDDIM RELEASE After the success of his 1999 riddim Headache, Mo’ Music producer Louis “Flabba” Malcolm returned in 2000 with the hard-hitting Hurricane riddim. Built by Rickie “Mad Man” Myrie…

Reissue: The Heptones – On Top REISSUE Originally released in 1968, The Heptones’ second album for Studio One has been remastered from the original tapes, bringing new life to a timeless reggae classic….

New release: Celebrating Jamaica 63 NEW RELEASE For the past three years, Tad’s International Record has honored Jamaica’s sovereignty, won from Great Britain in August 1962, with a special compilation series. The latest…

Reissue: Maxie, Scientist & Barnabas – Three The Hard Way REISSUE First released in 1981 on the Silver Camel label, Three The Hard Way sees its first-ever vinyl reissue courtesy of Italian imprint…

Full Jamaican experience in Bahrain On August 8, two days after Jamaica celebrates its 63rd anniversary as an independent nation, Dawn Penn will perform at the Kingston 10 Restaurant in Bahrain. The eatery…

Riddim Dee-Lite: Rockers Corner RIDDIM RELEASE Produced by Duane Stephenson and distributed across major streaming platforms by Atown Music, the Rockers Corner Riddim is a vibrant roots reggae offering that fuses conscious lyrical…

New release: Jackie Mittoo – Reggae Magic NEW RELEASE Reggae Magic is a new compilation set that celebrates the genius of Jackie Mittoo, the legendary keyboardist and composer whose influence shaped the sound…

Glen Ricks has resumed his career For a time during the 1970s, Glen Ricks was on the verge of realising the promise he showed a decade earlier as a member of The Fabulous…