Artists
International star Yami Bolo has been recording and performing “Jah-centered” cultural reggae since the 1980s. Bolo believes that he has been divinely called to make himself and his entourage revolutionary soldiers of the Almighty on a mission to spread their message… (Read More)
Everyone needs a yellow umbrella from time to time. Something to protect from the elements and harsh realities of daily life. Something to use as a tool, in batttle, to provide strength against the enemy. Something to shine brightly and inspire… (Read More)
The Yellow Wall Dub Squad is an original authentic Roots Reggae Band. The name Yellow Wall Dub Squad was originally formulated by Amlak Tafari along with Fazal Prendergast. The original crew consisted of Amlak on Bass, Fazal on Guitar, Steve Hoffman… (Read More)
Albino reggae toaster Yellowman (Winston Foster) parlayed his unusual looks and talent into overnight success. His music is versatile and engagingly comic in a dancehall style. Like his counterparts in American rap, he’s often swaggering, boasting about his toasting and his… (Read More)
Yerba Buena – Two Sets! 9pm and 11pm
The brainchild of acclaimed producer Andres Levin, New Yorks Latin-funk collective Yerba Buena came together as an outgrowth of Levins extensive discography, including work as principal producer of the Red Hot Organizations applauded Red Hot + Riot album (year-end TOP-10 in… (Read More)
Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley, a husband/wife duo, formed the band in 1984. They went through several other bandmembers before stabilizing with lead guitarist Dave Schramm and bass player Mike Lewis (founding bass player of Boston garage-punk mainstays DMZ and The… (Read More)
In the 1980s and early ‘90s, when synthesizers, flash and dance moves seemed the whole of American popular music, it seemed as though respect for traditional roots/folk/string music was about over. Not so. As the ‘90s passed, the phrase “jamgrass” emerged… (Read More)
Fans have been waiting long and impatiently for the Young Dubliners take on the great songs born of Ireland and finally, they will be rewarded by 429 Records’ release of WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, THE IRISH SESSIONS. Keith Roberts and his… (Read More)
Simply dubbed “the West African Sinatra” by New York Newsday the Senegalese singer, Youssou N’Dour, is perhaps the most exciting and universally appealing musician to take the world music stage since Bob Marley. With a voice as boundless and clear as… (Read More)
