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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
Preceded by Jr Yellam's Rub A Dub Anthem, the Diamond riddim produced by Irie Ites is a fine rub a dub series featuring Skarra Mucci, Spectacular, General Levy, Solo Banton, Lion D, Ras McBean...
The Swiss outfit Weedy G Soundforce are back with a new release, the Jump Up riddim. True to form, this new rhythm is particularly punchy, with a vitamin-packed tempo.
Popcaan unveils the video for his latest single, Unruly Prayer, which will appear on the mixtape "FixTings".
Jesse Royal is wrapping up a fine year. This Xterminator hopeful has made his mark on every riddim produced by Fattis Burrel, including the recent Revolution Time!, on which he delivers the good Bittersweet.
This Studio One Women is the 17th release in the series put out by the English label Soul Jazz Records. Always of high quality, these reissues from Coxsone's den quickly reach the status of historic pieces, of testimonies.
Revealed to the public with their compilation Yankees a yard, the label The Bombist releases its first series on the Soprano riddim, composed by Bost & Bim, featuring Sizzla, Queen Omega, Lyricson and Admiral T among others.
We present Julian Marley's new album, a very personal record in which influences intermingle. A distinctive universe that will enchant some and surprise others....
This duet between the Hawaiian singer Anuhea and Tarrus Riley is the first track from "Dub Rockers", which brings together Jamaicans ( Morgan Heritage, I-Wayne…) and Americans (SOJA, Bad Brains...). Due in April 2013.
Sex, Love & Reggae is the trilogy praised by Gyptian on his latest album, from which the languorous Wine Slow is taken, choreographed by Tanisha Scott.
Discover Matisyahu, an artist from the Bronx (NY) who, passing through Paris last Thursday, gave us a few moments to talk about his music and his inspirations; the full interview will be published within a few days.
Met in Paris last month, Turbulence assured us that no LP was planned in the immediate future... Shortly afterwards, however, came this "Stronger Than Before", produced by Byron Murray, the hyperactive Pygmalion of In the Streetz.
If his previous opus "Never Give Up" sounded somewhat hip-hop and sometimes even dancehall, Michael Rose returns to very roots-dub sounds of the late 70s and early 80s...
Known for his musical open-mindedness and his wild styles, Determine answered Reggaefrance's questions and also gives us a lovely jingle. Buzumai!
Sizzla's new album, "The Messiah", produced on his own label, is on its way. While waiting for its release, scheduled for 28 May 2013, check out the track Chant dem down.
Jahdan Blakkamoore, the versatile MC of Brooklyn group Noble Society, goes solo with an explosive album produced by Lustre Kings. Get a taste with this single, All comes back to one.
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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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