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Vous l'aurez constaté, Reggaefrance traverse une mauvaise passe. En " pause ", le site n'est plus actualisé depuis de longs mois. Il n'y a, hélas, pas de perspective d'évolution à moyen terme. Ce n'est pas faute d'avoir cherché, mais on n'a pas trouvé le modèle économique adéquat pour soutenir la pratique de notre métier telle qu'on la souhaite. Faire perdurer Reggaefrance en dénaturant ce qui a fait sa réputation n'était pas envisageable. Pour autant, pas question que Reggaefrance disparaisse : le site web sera maintenu pour garantir l'accès à nos archives, le fruit de toutes ces années d'activisme.
Il y a des regrets, bien sûr, mais on préfère se focaliser sur le plaisir d'avoir participé avec nos moyens au rayonnement de cette musique, et sur les souvenirs accumulés au fil du temps : les rencontres, les voyages, les rires (beaucoup), la sueur (pas mal) et les larmes (un peu)... Qui pouvait imaginer qu'on s'engageait dans une telle aventure quand Reggaefrance est né en 1999 ?
Merci aux artistes, aux producteurs, musiciens, labels, tourneurs, techniciens et tous ceux dont on a croisé la route pendant ces longues et belles années. Merci aussi à tous ceux qui ont œuvré sur le site, que ce soit pour donner un simple coup de main ou pour contribuer régulièrement... Et enfin, merci à vous, lecteurs, pour avoir rendu tout cela possible. On espère que vous avez pris autant de plaisir à nous suivre dans ces aventures que nous en avons eu à les vivre. Et puis, on ne veut pas insulter l'avenir... Qui sait ?
Nous avons apporté quelques évolutions au site pour afficher aléatoirement nos archives. Bonne lecture !
L'équipe de Reggaefrance
Juillet 2016
Reggaefrance, the reggae and dancehall magazine (1999-2016)
Reports > Photos
Last week, the No Logo Festival kicked off its third edition. In the rain, but in good spirits. A look back in pictures.
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Artists > Interviews
He only has one mixtape and two EPs to his name, but Randy Valentine has already marked himself out as an artist to watch. Interview.
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Artists > Interviews
Protoje looks back with us on the making of the album "Ancient Future". Interview.
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Reports > Photos
A look back in pictures at Ky-Mani Marley's concert in Lyon, as he tours France
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News > Reviews
The Swiss musicians of Najavibes have given veteran I Kong a very fine album for his comeback.
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News > Reviews
Wonderfully composed, Randy Valentine's new EP, "Still Pushing", is polished down to the smallest detail.
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Recently: from the reggae and dancehall archive
This week, discover a small selection of videos brought back from Splash Festival 2004: Hawckeye, Spragga Benz and Cecile.... Coming soon: Chico, Lukie D & Briggy Benz.
This week, discover the video for the Sacha / Turbulence combination on the tune "What a natty", which you can find on the Kariang music label, distributed by VP Records.
Released last year, Ninjaman is back on the Jamaican scene. Here he is on the Quarter Mile riddim (Downsound Records) in combination with Specialist.
Stephen Marley's eldest son, Jo Mersa, released his first EP, "Comfortable", in June, from which the single Sunshine is taken.
Discovered through the Rising Stars talent contest and launched by Dean Fraser, Defranco continues on his path.
At the age of 70, the pope of the deejays adds a new album to his prolific career, "Pray Fi Di People", five years after the release of his previous opus "Old School/New Rules".
"I'm still going strong!" proclaims Brahim with the release of the new single from his latest album, "Déconnecté", already out.
A moving tribute from Spragga Benz to his son, Carlton Grant Junior, killed by a policeman almost a year ago. He had made a name for himself playing the role of Wayne in the film "Shottas". Stephen Marley also features on this nyabinghi version.
Three years to the day after the army's assault on Tivoli Gardens in pursuit of Dudus, Jah9 looks back on those dramatic events in her new single, Tension.
DJ Frass has gathered no fewer than 16 artists on his latest release, the Diamonds & Gold riddim. Just out, this new series features Jah Cure, I-Octane, Queen Ifrica, TOK and Peetah Morgan, among others...
Between reggae, dancehall, hip-hop and African folk, Lek Sen's musical universe is wide-ranging, just like his second album, "Tomorrow".
Congo Natty's new album, "Jungle Revolution", has been out since 1 July. After UK All Stars, here is the video for the album's second single, Revolution.
A new tribute to the memory of Steely, who passed away two years ago, the compilation "Memories" features productions by the famous duo Steely & Clevie, such as this If I follow my heart, performed by Ed Robinson.
A look back at Beenie Man's latest number one hit (while we wait for Give it up, with Barbee): Back it up, on 357 Records, stayed at the top of the charts for five weeks over the summer.
The Bonafide Band is preparing its first album, packed with duets. The group has already let two tracks slip out, with Etana and Busy Signal respectively. Here is the third, this time featuring Vybz Kartel as guest.
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Reggaefrance was born in 1999 from the wish of its members, driven by a shared passion, to take part in the growth and activism of the reggae / dancehall scene in France and to share their musical discoveries.
After eight years, Reggaefrance.com has become part of the daily life of reggae lovers and industry professionals alike, who find in it an efficient and accurate source of information.
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