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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
After Wild World, the new single from Biga Ranx's forthcoming album, "Good Morning Midnight", is a ganja tune, Zip Bag, on a riddim by Barbés D.
After Tanya Stephens last year, it is Cecile's turn to represent the female side of Jamaican dancehall at Summerjam. In the coming days, in collaboration with Arte-tv.com, you will find a series of videos illustrating the festival.
After the Overproof riddim, Patrick Roach and Justus Arison (JA Productions) have done it again: their new series, the Overtime riddim, brings together a host of artists including Mavado, who here pays tribute to the women of the Caribbean.
"Rise Today" is one of the very good albums in the Sound V.I. Zion catalogue. It is further proof of the precocity of the artists from St Croix. It is also a fine demonstration of the abilities of Batch, who designed all the riddims.
A new signing to Don Corleon, meet the Hawaiian singer J-Boog with Let's do it again, a tune recorded on the Major Riddim.
More than two years after "Better Days", released in December 2004 on Fifth Element Records, Chuck Fender has taken shelter under the Greensleeves banner to sharpen the blade of the burning "The Living Fire".
In collaboration with MJTX productions, we have decided to give you 10 tickets for the "Ragga-Dancehall machine" night, which will take place on 8 November 2003 at the Espace Européen (93)...
A juggling session on Black House Music's Bokodji Riddim: Daddy Yod, Straika D, Mad Killah, Tiwony, Matinda, Papa Tank, Leevayah B, King Kalabash, Baron Black, Supa John, Flya, Apach and many others follow one another in front of the camera.
For once, Chezidek rides a dancehall riddim alongside Vybz Kartel. Make no mistake, though: on Dem nuh have no heart, released on the Ochi Empire label, the message remains conscious.
Produced by Manudigital, Brahim's new album, "Déconnecté", is on its way and will be out on 20 October. The first single, J'allume la télé, fires on the media and widespread disinformation.
To put images to the title track of his new album, "New Day Dawn", Gentleman asked his fans to send in photos. It was such a success that three videos were finally put together, and here is the first.
Philip Fattis Burell is back in business: the famous boss of the Xterminator label who launched Kalonji's career is reunited with his former protégé, who is clearly in great form, on the Danger in your face riddim.
The week's final series with Crown Prince, two more superb cultural series: you can find the Sunday riddim and the Lava Ground riddim, truly explosive!!!
The partnership of Courtney John and Mr Lexx has given birth to the catchy Hey Jamaica, released this summer, and here is the video. The track is available as a free download on Courtney John's official website.
The airy No Idol is the new single from their excellent latest album "Electric Soul", released last year, on which they return to their original loves.
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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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