Artists
No stage can contain the energy of 12 Cents for Marvin and audiences would have it no other way. Formed in their college days nearly a decade ago, the band has grown as individuals and musicians. Ska/reggae/rock is a quick but… (Read More)
21 Dread is the dub behind the music. The name came from his sweet mother, who was nice enough to count out all of his dreadlocks. (Read More)
The music of Afro- Fiesta is a fusion of various styles incorporating Makosa, Latin, African Salsa Reggea and Kwasa-Kwasa. This lively band comprises of extraordinary talented male musicians who are constantly climbing the leather of success since their beginning in 2000… (Read More)
Alpha Blondy, the Rasta of Cocody, was born Sedou Kone in Dimbokoro, Cote d’Ivoire, in 1953. Heavily influenced by the music of Bob Marley, Blondy considered himself a Rasta at an early age. So early, in fact, that he recorded six… (Read More)
Draped in the rich colors of African cloth, his trademark staff in hand, and his dreadlocks wrapped regally on his head, Anthony B embodies all that it is spiritual and proactive about reggae music. This artist has been steadfast in his… (Read More)
Barrington Levy’s outstanding career as a top-class reggae vocalist began more than two and a half decades ago. Called reggae’s ‘Mellow Canary’ by virtue of his strong, pure vocal style, he’s renowned as the first original singer of the dancehall era… (Read More)
“Art & Life is about the way an artist paints a picture – but a picture also paints an artist,” explains Beenie Man. “It’s about the inner man and the outer man.” "Since I was a little kid, I’ve been in… (Read More)
Each generation has a voice that convincingly conveys past tribulations, contemporary triumphs and future aspirations; throughout the 1990’s, the voice of Jamaica has been Mark Anthony Myrie, better known to Reggae fans as Buju Banton. Buju has dominated Jamaican music with… (Read More)
Once in a great while, an artist emerges that has a profound effect on popular culture. Grammy Award-winning reggae pioneer Burning Spear is such an artist. A certifiable legend, Spear is celebrating 35 years in the music business and shows no… (Read More)
A wise man once said that a prophet is never honored in his own country. And so it has been with Capleton. While the veteran DJ‚s words and works long ago earned him the title of “The Prophet”, the respect and… (Read More)
“Entertainment is my passion. I stay hungry for this, it is my life!” She stands at five feet, three inches tall, soaking up the world with a voice reminiscent of pure and untainted soul. What kind of soul? According to songstress… (Read More)
Chris Murray is a unique force on today’s music scene. A gifted songwriter and dynamic performer, he has captivated audiences throughout the US, Europe, South America, Japan, Mexico and Canada with his embracing music, penetrating lyrics and soulful presence. From the… (Read More)
The CJB is an energetic, addicting, and always fun Reggae Rock outfit from the greater Salt Lake City area of Utah. The song “Pretty Girls” has reccentley seen success on Salt Lakes Highest rated “Alternative” Radio Station X96. Their success so… (Read More)
Born in New Orleans, raised on the isle of Bermuda with intermittent stays in urban Toronto, Colin Harper is not an easy youth to pin down geographically. His musical alter ego Collie Buddz however, is one of the most firmly grounded… (Read More)
The bustling Halfway Tree area of Kingston, Jamaica is the geographic intersection of the city’s uptown and downtown areas, the meeting ground of Kingston’s privileged and it’s poor. Damian Marley, the son of Reggae icon Bob Marley and Jamaica’s 1977 Miss… (Read More)
Straight out tha garden, fresh beats and vocals! Ietef Hotep Vita aka “DJ CaveM” of the hip-hop group “Moetavation” is an all-around “B-Boy” utilizing his gifts to serve as an: “O-G”-organic gardener, MC, educator, graffiti guru, breakdancer, world traveler, and award-winning… (Read More)
DJ I-Gene, a Colorado Native, has preformed over 200 live shows in three years, and has shared the stage as a supporting act for many Reggae artist such as Michael Franti and Spearhead, Anthony B, Andrew Diamond, Army (St. Croix), Grammy… (Read More)
With roots based in New Orleans, dj Uplifter has taken a deep respect for music as an art form and translated it into his unique style of djing. With his extensive knowledge of rhythms and beats, he blends the traditional Jamaican… (Read More)
Don Carlos (born Euvin Spencer) Legendary Reggae Artist was born and raised in one of the most deprived regions of Western Kingston, Jamaica, in a district notoriously known as Waterhouse, which incidentally is also a musical spawning ground for many of… (Read More)
Dread Zeppelin celebrated their 20 year anniversary Jan 6th 2009. The band still tours and releases new material with original members Butt-Boy (Gary Putman) and Tortelvis (Greg Tortell), along with Tort’s faithful manservant Charlie Haj and long time members Spice (Cris… (Read More)
Singer/songwriter Duane Stephenson greatly impacted upon Jamaica’s musical landscape with the release of his stunning introductory album “From August Town” on Cannon/VP Records in early 2008, demonstrating that the heartfelt lyrics, sincere vocals, insightful commentaries and deeply rooted spirituality that made… (Read More)
With almost five years, hundreds of shows, and thousands of miles behind them, Dub Is A Weapon has truly earned the title of the hardest working band in dub business. What started out as little more then a recording project in… (Read More)
Given that their new album opens with a guitar riff that could melt lead—a theme, incidentally, that extends throughout Another Sound Is Dying—you’d be forgiven for wondering what connects Brookyln’s Dub Trio to the nearly 40-year-old Jamaican style that makes up… (Read More)
Since 2002, the Athens, GA dub reggae collective DubConscious has been on the leading edge of solution-based philosophy, social and environmental awareness, and the evolution of today’s music. They are dedicated to spreading the word on sustainability, unity, and a greater… (Read More)
Combining musical versatility, instrumental prowess, beautiful vocal harmonies and a superb rhythm section, the Easy Star All-Stars have established themselves as one of the top international reggae acts since their live debut in 2003. Thanks to their best-selling tribute album releases… (Read More)
It is not only Eek-A-Mouse’s 6 feet 6 inches height that make him one of Jamaica’s most individual talents. He has created a style all his own, and gone on to become something of an international phenomenon quite apart from the… (Read More)
The members of Egress have taken the rock music mold, raised it high above their heads, and smashed it into hundreds of little pieces. The Dallas, TX based quartet infuses elements of Rock, Reggae, Funk, Hip-Hop and Latin into a wondrous… (Read More)
Originally from Iowa City, IA, recently relocated to Fort Collins, CO, Eufórquestra has been touring more than ever and is continuing to take its cutting edge music in different directions. Their self-proclaimed “Afro-Caribbean-Barnyard-Funk” brings a rhythmic wall of sound, integrating such… (Read More)
Fortunate Youth is a collaboration of South Bay reggae stand-outs. Rising from various bands, they’ve created a phenomenal 7-piece masterpiece bringing more fire to the stage than ever before. Combining rootsy vibes and unique bass lines united with multiple harmonies, boisterous… (Read More)
“Conjoin the fully orchestrated arrangements of the Wailers Band with Steel Pulse-style vocals (thought the accents aren’t Kingston or Brixton) and you’ll get an idea of the sound of this four-piece (at times augmented by live horns a la Burning Spear)…. (Read More)
