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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
The group Inner Circle revisits its classic Mary Mary (to the melody of the Eagles' Hotel California) with the rappers Slighty Stoopid and Bizerk.
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.
Three years after "Stronger", Fantan Mojah is back with a new album, "Rasta Got Soul", due at the start of the new year. Check out the title single, the first taste of this new opus.
A true reggae masterpiece is being reissued in remastered form: Pablo Moses' "Revolutionnary Dream" is a concentrate of revolutionary verve, roots melodies and Rasta fever.
Catch Selecta Vegra again with the Reggaefrance 6t'm, who joins us this week with the 83rd volume of his weekly show. The mix is precise, the selections very fine, and purists will have understood: this is the unmissable appointment....
Back to basics for Pierpoljak, who delivers with "Général Indigo" (his ninth album) a personal and touching record.
The new Midnite album, "Be Strong", arrives in May. To tide you over until then, discover the title track, Be Strong.
The earthquake in Haiti has not left francophone artists unmoved, and they have come together to support the mobilisation: Straika, Blacko, Janik, Chadness, Papa Tank, Jamadom, Sir Samuel, Daddy Yod, Krys, Tiwony and many others are taking part in this project, all the proceeds of which will be dona
Rediscover in pictures Wine gal, Beenie Man's first hit of 2008, produced by TJ Records and number 1 in the charts for 6 weeks.
Don Corleon is about to close a fine 2011 under the sign of roots. The Antique riddim, his latest, offers a stellar cast and several pleasant surprises. Discover the full mix of the set.
Still no new album from Collie Buddz, who put out a free EP, "Playback", earlier this year to give his fans some new songs. Here is the video for the title track.
Released in February, the first album from the versatile young rapper Kenyon featured a successful collaboration with Tairo, Garde espoir. Watch the video.
The New York label Putumayo continues its exploration of world music, this time looking at the relationship Spanish speakers have with reggae, from Buenos Aires to Barcelona.
“Having a better life should be your prerogative”, says Beenie Man to the youth, reminding them that he too was a product of the ghetto, on Fire Links' Airwave Banger Riddim.
After around ten albums to his name, George Nooks returns with "Giving Thanks", supposedly gospel-oriented. A disappointing album, far from George Nooks' talent.
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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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