×
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.
More details
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.
More details
Artists > Interviews
Protoje looks back with us on the making of the album "Ancient Future". Interview.
More details
Reports > Photos
A look back in pictures at Ky-Mani Marley's concert in Lyon, as he tours France
More details
News > Reviews
The Swiss musicians of Najavibes have given veteran I Kong a very fine album for his comeback.
More details
News > Reviews
Wonderfully composed, Randy Valentine's new EP, "Still Pushing", is polished down to the smallest detail.
More details
Recently: from the reggae and dancehall archive
It is one of Barrington Levy's many classics: Bounty Hunter, taken from the double CD box set "Sweet Reggae Music : 1979-1984", out on 14 January on VP Records.
It has been almost four years since Cecile's first album, “Bad Gyal”, was announced; it came out in Japan last month. Her first single, I'm Waiting, is carried by the success of Jah Cure's Sticky on the same “Jamdown” riddim.
Krys is back with "Step out", a new album produced by himself. Led by the single Bootyshake, the Guadeloupean deejay returns in good form and in good company.
We already had plenty of photos in stock, so the "PHOTOS" section has just been born. For its launch you will find the recent album on Jamaican Sunrise 2003, a session with the David House crew and a few other surprises.
After Afrika, discover Bloffou's new video, Sabari, the second single from his first album, "Merci", recorded at Manjul's Humble Ark Studio in Mali (Drum Sound Production, out now).
After the letter ( The Letter) and the telephone ( Telephone ting), Kiprich takes on Facebook and its nasty surprises, with as much humour as ever. And Twitter next?
New single from Jamaican Derajah, Str8 Packings, produced by the French label Riddimmessiah.
Spragga Benz's track gave its name to the SWA (Sleep with Angels) riddim release, composed by Jordan & Hizzle (Chimney Records). Available since this summer.
Crystalline, melodious voice, sumptuous arrangements: Mo'Kalamity's album, "Freedom of The Soul", is one of our favourites of 2013. Discover it (again) with the video for the track Frontline.
A few days after the success of their Paris date, here is the photo album of the warm performances by Omar Perry, Winston McAnuff and Horace Andy on the stage of the Elysée Montmartre.
He was said to be retiring, but Mr Vegas had not said his last word. The singjay still performs on stage and releases singles. The latest example is this I am blessed, produced by Liv up records on the Good life riddim.
"Turn off the world and turn on the music" sings Jah Cure on this recut of The Techniques' Love is not a gamble. A new single that will feature on his next album.
Check out Jah Cure's latest video, Never Find, on Don Corleon's recent Changes riddim, which presents the singer more of a lover than ever in a video that looks like a zouk clip.
TOK's much-awaited second album, "Unknown language", leaves little room for the unknown despite its title. It must be said that the 2003-2005 period was rich in good singles, which explains this album that reads like a compilation.
|
|
|
 |
| |
Near you: gigs, sound systems and directory
Reggae and dancehall video clips
On the site
 |
428 artist profiles
2546 listed albums
4923 pictures
1298 sounds to listen to
4071 videos
146 radio shows
0 upcoming gig dates
20 listed record shops
Reggaefrance.com, the French reggae and dancehall website. Details
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. |
|
 |
|
|
|
|