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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
English singer Maxi Priest, nephew of Jacob Miller, is back with the single Holiday, taken from his new album, "Easy to love", released this year.
The concept of "Passa Passa" parties, already well established in Jamaica, seems to be gaining imitators in Paris. The latest one featured the artists Kiprich, Chico, Daddy Mory, Lord Kossity and Million Stylez, among others. Long may it last!
Four years ago the Jamaican band Uprising Roots released their first album, "Skyfiya". Deeply Rasta roots reggae, just like the smoking Steamers.
Tiwony commemorates the abolition of slavery and pays tribute to his ancestors with the track Neg Mawon. For the occasion, the track is available as a free download.
Rather discreet of late, Capleton comes back strong and delivers another good track with this Liberation Time, produced by Rodney of the German label Kingstone Music. Decidedly, hip hop suits him.
A new Beenie Man album? Not really. The first listen dispels any doubt: it is in fact old tracks, all released between 2002 and 2005.
Little Guerrier, the singjay from Suriname who emerged in 2008, is releasing his third solo album, "I & I", in the shops at the end of June. We (re)discover Faya fi burn, already heard on his previous album "Can't cool".
On a production by Don Corleon, I&I is one of the best tracks on Protoje's new album, "The Eight Year Affair".
With a debut album made up mainly of covers of rock classics, the collective The Dynamics hit the mark. Discover their reggae version of Whole lotta love, a Led Zeppelin classic that had already topped the charts in 1969...
The benefits of marijuana and I-tal food, the announced end of Babylon: "The Rastas have been saying it for a long time", sings Macka B, who reminds us of Rasta values on Rasta Tell Them, produced by Peckings Records.
"I'm sorry that you're sorry, but it won't dry my tears", Tarrus Riley sings to his sweetheart in Sorry is a sorry word, his new single, already available.
Heartical releases its new series, a recut of the famous Far East Riddim, revisited by Basque Dub Foundation. On the bill: Mykal Roze, Ranking Joe, Rootsamala, Jah Mikey & Daddy Shark, Carlton Livingston, Papa Kojak and Chronicle.
With Double B, discover two series released in November: the Limbo riddim, the latest offspring of Christopher Birch (Birchill), and the Sidewalk University riddim released on the Jam 2 label.
A new production from the Marseille label Akom Records, the single My Love introduces Jahnett Tafari, a young artist from Cape Town (South Africa). Available digitally on 06/11/2012.
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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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