A bit of Jamaica — Vallejo waterfront opens up to ‘Dreadstock’ festival
With his roots implanted in Jamaica, where the heart of reggae lies unscathed by political turmoil, recording artist Junior Reid sends a message of unification through his music.
It’s a Thursday evening in New York City and Reid just spent the day searching office buildings […]

Reggae Getaways: Check Out the Upcoming Seasons’ Deals for Jamaica
Most travel providers are coming out with their fall and winter specials to Jamaica. With so many options to choose from, it can be a little confusing. For many, budget will be the deciding factor, but for others it may be the hotel, the length of […]

She’s dancing with success

She says she loves to dance, and the need to move her hips is the reason for the inventive beats. But underneath the squishy synth lines and concussive international mix of Jamaican dancehall, glints of New York punk, Southern crunk and Baltimore club music, M.I.A. alludes to the political strife and violence […]

Jah Wobble: The ace of bass
There is, with Jah Wobble, a problem of protocol. Friends call him “Wobble”, but that seems presumptuous. Calling him “Jah” seems bizarre. “Mr Wobble” is hardly more satisfactory. The reggaefied moniker is a comic mispronunciation of his real name, first coined, Wobble believes, by John Lydon (also known as […]

CD Review: Abdel Wright - Abdel Wright

Have you ever heard of Abdel Wright? No? Me neither. That is, until the CD landed on my doorstep. He is a Jamaican singer songwriter who delivers a radio friendly brand of reggae and folk.