‘We will be the first Jamaicans to perform’ By Hasani Walters—-, Rootz Underground has been making a name for themselves. Not only in the traditional reggae markets globally, but they have managed to step outside that box into other markets that aren’t necessarily reggae-based.As a result, the band has secured a place on the entertainment roster for the 2013 Burning Man festival.
By Basil Walters Though he announced himself 12 years ago with the anthem Virtuous Woman, roots singer Warrior King says there is more to him than hit singles. He credits steady touring in Europe and North America for keeping his career vibrant. He continues that trend when he performs in Germany at the Open Air…
By Hasani Walters— Queen Ifrica— Following harsh criticism from a Canadian gay rights group, Queen Ifrica has been removed from the line-up of the Rastafesta International Reggae Concert to be held at Downsview Park, Canada this Saturday.
Danny, Washington DC, the US Eyob Mekonnen toured the US, Canada, the UK and Holland in June Popular Ethiopian reggae singer Eyob Mekonnen has died. Fans of the 37-year-old singer helped raise money for his treatment after he had a stroke last Tuesday in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
By Essiba Small— Bringing back the positivity: Levi Myaz is a reggae singer, songwriter and promoter who is the son of legendary musician, Richard “Nappy” Meyers. —Photo: Anisto Alves
Gyptian International reggae artist Gyptian is set to release his fifth studio album, Sex Love and Reggae (SLR) in October via VP Records. The set is the follow up to his 2010 Billboard charting album Hold Yuh which spawned the hits Hold Yuh and Nah Let Go.
