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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
A new musical mood for the versatile Lutan Fyah with I Got You Back, produced by Dynasty Records & Tsahai Records, with a video directed by Sherkhan.
Spotted at the age of 12 by Phillip "Fattis Burrel" and the Xterminator crew, Diana Rutherford has released her first album, "Ghetto Princess", now in the shops. Discover it with this megamix.
Announced by Tony Tuff during our interview at Ja'Sound, this new album produced by the German label Minor 7 Flat 5 marks the return on record of the soft-voiced Jamaican singer.
“Bobo Revolution” runs through Frenchie's new roots catalogue through the prism of the Bobos, the radical fringe of Rastafari popularised by the successes of Capleton, Sizzla and company.
Two years after the excellent "Gangsta Blues", Tanya Stephens' new album, "Rebelution", is already billed as one of the events of the new season. In the direct line of its predecessor, "Rebelution" takes up the recipe that made it a success.
First heard in 2011 on the Youth riddim released by Urban Tree Music, Uwe Banton's Thought I'd let you know was also on his third solo album, "Mental War", released last November.
On Sunday 15 February, the New Morning welcomed the Jamaica All Stars, eleven musicians and singers including the legends Johnny "Dizzy" Moore, Justin Hinds, Skully "Zoot" Simms and Sparrow Martin. A journey to the heart of the origins of reggae...
Back in business since last year, Shabba Ranks is in the spotlight on a new version of Bob Marley's War, Who Win Di War, produced by Calibud.
A magnificent version of Desmond Dekker's classic, Fu Manchu, by The Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra, with Bitty McLean. Taken from the album "The Benevolence of Sister Ignatus", out on 27 May.
France's Tune In Crew deliver this remix of Beyonce's hit Best Thing I Never Had, on a reggae riddim composed, played and produced by themselves. Available as a free download.
Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion: all of the overseas territories are invited to join Saël on Family Favela, with Admiral T, Daly, Brasco, Mali, Kaf Malbar and Negus. The first single from Saël's mixtape.
Another track from Stephen Marley's album, "The Revelation part 1 : the Roots of Life", released last year, Made in Africa pays tribute to the African continent.
Catch Daddy Mory at his best with the track Seigneur de guerre from the one riddim "Judgement Time", released in mid-October by Special Delivery.
After Contraste et Couleurs, here is a new track from "Kingston Town" (Youz Prod), Broussai's latest album: Live Up, featuring Steel Pulse.
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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.
Our development relies on a network of partnerships with players on the French and international reggae scene (artists, labels, record shops, producers...), who have trusted us for several years now and help us reach a wider audience. |
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