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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
Takana Zion is just as comfortable with reggae, dancehall or traditional African music, as shown by Congoh, a new single from his latest album "Kakilambe".
The brand-new Fearless studio, based in Portmore, is working to launch the career of young singer Fyakin, also from Portmore. He already has several notable singles, including this Yadding in the streets.
Only a few days left to discover Gentleman's "MTV Unplugged" album, the first reggae artist to appear on the famous acoustic show. New video and first single: Superior.
We met Yogie, Beres Hammond's nephew, 2 years ago. He is currently preparing an album, and we managed to get hold of a track exclusively, tune in !!
Just Take It Easy is the perfect illustration of the success of Patko's self-titled first album, released last month: a powerful voice, effective reggae and positive lyrics.
A new single from Major Lazer's album "Free The Universe", just released, the video for Bumaye with Busy Signal takes us back to 1990s Jamaica.
Serious Girl is Richie Spice's new single on Shane Brown's (Juke Boxx) Nylon Riddim, one of the most prominent one-drop riddims of 2008.
Young Konshens, active on the music scene for only three years, has been winning over the Jamaican public of late. Check out the video for one of his singles, Winner, produced by the Natural Bridge label and a chart entry this week.
Having gone to record their latest album in Jamaica, the members of Broussai dedicated a track to the capital, which they honour with Dubtonic Kru.
A look back at the meeting between Faya Horns and Mad Professor, awaited for ten years by those involved and finally realised before the summer: roots, digital and brassy, of course.
His debut album, "The Laboratory", produced by Don Corleon, is a must-have of the start of the year. Discover Da Professor, on the rise, with the single Speechless.
Two years after the excellent "Gangsta Blues", Tanya Stephens' new album, "Rebelution", is already billed as one of the events of the new season. In the direct line of its predecessor, "Rebelution" takes up the recipe that made it a success.
The Clarendon singer is back with a new album, "I Sound Is From Creation", already available on Tads International. We discover him with the single Be Careful, whose video was shot in Paris.
In the NBA, they are called "first picks": the ones in whom the recruiters place all their hopes. "Dancehall Draft Picks 2007" showcases eight artists from the current dancehall scene.
With the XXVIth Olympic Games only a few hours old, Wayne Marshall chips in with a little verse to support the Jamaican team, in the form of a "video dubplate" for CVM, the national channel broadcasting the event.
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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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