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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
Joined by Assassin (Agent Sasco), Wayne Marshall mocks easy money on Stupid Money, first heard on his recent EP and also set to appear on his new album "Tru Colors", out on 21 January 2014.
For once, Corleon takes the Tamlins' Baltimore Riddim and gives it to his protege Pressure, who delivers a Ghetto Life that Capleton would enjoy, coupled with Touch The Sky.
Earl "Chinna" Smith, a major guitarist in Jamaica, opens the ball on Makasound's new label, Inna De Yard, dedicated to acoustic sessions. A strong concept, but a somewhat difficult listen over the long haul.
Released last year, Special Delivery's Long Time riddim gets a full series, enriched with numerous artists.
Naïman is a dream come true. His career has been meteoric since the release of his mixtape last year, which has taken him on a non-stop tour and all the way to Jamaica, where he recorded his first album.
One of the most covered riddims in history, the legendary Sleng Teng gets a fresh reworking, this time at the initiative of Switzerland's Weedy G Soundforce.
Elephant Man recently rocked the dances with Log On, Online and Bad Man a Badman on the Stone Love label. He is back with a new masterpiece: Tall Up. An original track to hear in advance on the site...
Manjul's fifth album, "Faso Kanou", skilfully blends dub and traditional Malian instruments. Fifteen tracks with careful production, destined for a bright future.
The Jim Murple Memorial recipe has not changed: a hint of nostalgia, a dash of old-school groove, a light melody... This single from their latest album is proof.
Facing his enemies, Romain Virgo has put all his trust in Jah: "They are wolves in sheep's clothing, they try to attack, but He protects us every day" (Jukeboxx / JamHouse Records).
The Storm Alarm is in the spotlight with Crown Prince's new riddim mix. Good news, then, since the riddim, rather conscious in tone, was crafted by the French label Special Delivery Music, which had already made a name for itself with the Clean Vibes
After the luminous "Hymne à la vie", released in 2011, Fundé is back with a third album, due in October 2012. Discover Mon idéal, the first single.
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.
With his new album, "Get Out", due on 6 June in France, discover Ziggi Recado's new single, All my life, in combination with Etana.
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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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