Protoje’s Penetrating Perspective
As much or more than any album in recent memory, in any genre, reggae star Protoje’s A Matter of Time— released at
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Toots Hibbert: “It takes time to build a mansion”
In his rollicking tell-all book, “The Half That’s Never Been Told: The Real-Life Reggae Adventures of Doctor Dread” (Akashic Books 2015),
Read moreRootsman Garth Dennis reflects on Reggae’s richness
Rudolph “Garth” Dennis occupies a storied, honorific place in the history of reggae music: In addition to a lengthy stretch
Read moreReggae on the Mountain is the best reggae venue in Los Angeles
In mid-July, when summer’s heat sears L.A., Angelenos and savvy outsiders know the best, most refreshing, rejuvenating thing to do
Read moreBlaze Mob: Moving Over Barriers
On a recent Tuesday as the sun descended in Los Angeles, disappearing in an earthy, caramelly glow, the Melody Lounge
Read moreDJ Yaadcore discusses Righteous Reggae and Raging Fyah
Q: I’m [at the Ninth Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival] speaking with Yaadcore, DJ for [reggae artist] Protoje and
Read moreRaising Consciousness with Raging Fyah and Rastafari
The Raging Fyah and Rastafari Interview If Las Vegas were taking bets on which band will drop an album the
Read moreCali Roots Festival: Nine years young and growing
A Photo-Essay of the 9th Annual “Cali Roots” (Monterey, California; May 25-27, 2018) At page 273 of renowned reggae historian
Read moreReggae is the heartbeat of the festival
Last summer the New York Times reported that Grammy-nominated reggae star Chronixx told a crowd during one of his electric
Read moreReggae star Etana emphasizes equality
Lauded by the BBC as the “greatest music teacher who ever lived,” Nadia Boulanger once described the ecstasy that listeners
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