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November 2011
- European Reggae Contest 2012, the competition is open
The tenth edition of the European Reggae Contest opens today. Organised by the Rototom Sunsplash festival, this talent competition opens entries in more than…
- Lauryn Hill headlines the Shaggy & Friends concert
Lauryn Hill will headline the charity concert Shaggy has organised since 2008. The former female voice of the Fugees, whose new album is reportedly due next…
- Konshens, a smartphone app
Well up on the latest trends, Konshens has just unveiled a free smartphone app, available on Google's Android Market. It should also be available soon on…
- 5 tickets to win for King Jammy
Reggaefrance is offering you the chance to win 5 tickets for the King Jammy concert this Friday 25 November. A living legend, King Jammy revolutionised reggae…
- ''Kingston Fever'', Sherkhan tells the story of his Jamaica
A French producer based in Jamaica, Sherkhan recounts his musical and human adventure, begun eight years ago, in a book, "Kingston Fever". Romain Chiffre…
- Burning Spear, first name announced for Summerjam
Back in Europe last summer after five years away, Burning Spear will return to the stages of the Old Continent sooner than expected: he is the headliner and…
- An exceptional night in memory of Daddy Nono
An impressive line-up has been assembled to pay tribute to Daddy Nono, the founder of Blues Party, a passionate activist who left us in July. The host of…
- A petition for Buju Banton
A petition is online in an attempt to move the American justice system over the fate of the deejay, who is due to remain behind bars until 2019. Found guilty…
- Mo'Kalamity in concert
The graceful Mo'Kalamity and her band The Wizards will play a series of concerts in November. Starting tomorrow, she will be in Villejuif, in the Paris…
- Etana, a concert in Paris
Having appeared at Reggae Sun Ska this summer, Etana will play Paris next week, on the stage of the New Morning on Friday 18 November. The powerful-voiced…
- Tom Fire on tour
French producer and multi-instrumentalist Tom Fire will be on tour at the end of the year to present his first album, "The Revenge", released last month (read…
- Addis Pablo follows in his father's footsteps
Addis Pablo is following in his father's footsteps: Augustus Pablo's son releases his first melodica single. This is not Addis Pablo's first recording: he has…
- Solidarity concert at the Bataclan
The association La Case Sociale Antillaise is organising a solidarity concert at the Bataclan this Saturday 12 November 2011. Initiated and backed by Claudy…
- A collector's box set for Zenzile
15 years of existence is worth celebrating. While awaiting the release of their new album next year, the dub band Zenzile will be honoured with a…
- Télérama's 96 hours of concerts
This is the third consecutive edition of Télérama's 96 hours of concerts. The principle of the event has not changed: for four days (24 to 27 November 2011)…
- Vybz Kartel: the prosecution reportedly holds evidence
Jamaican police reportedly hold evidence of the guilt of Vybz Kartel and his co-accused in the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams, which allegedly took place…
- First live album for The Agrolites
After criss-crossing the globe for eight years, the American group from Los Angeles, The Agrolites, release their first live album, "Unleashed Live Vol. 1."…
- Omar Perry's new album, ''The Journey''
Omar Perry, son of the sorcerer Lee Perry, is back with his third album, "The Journey". After "Man Free", produced by Guillaume Stepper Briard, then the…
- Transamazoniennes, sixth edition
A showcase for the music scene of the Guiana Shield, the Trasamazoniennes festival takes place this year from 10 to 13 November in Saint Laurent du Maroni…
October 2011
- Konshens and Elephant Man in Just Dance 3
After Beenie Man and Sean Paul on Dance Central (news of 07/12/2010), it is Konshens' and Elephant Man's turn to represent dancehall in the video game "Just…
- Meta & The Cornerstones on tour
We discovered them on stage opening for Dub Inc at the Zénith in St-Etienne this summer, and Meta Dia, singer of Meta and the Cornerstones, will once again…
- Beenie Man live in Paris
Two and a half years after his last visit to the capital, Beenie Man will be back in Paris for a one-off concert. The Doctor, who played a few concerts in…
- Soul Train Awards, the end of the Reggae category
Won last year by Gyptian, the Best Reggae Artist award has disappeared from the Soul Train Awards list. After the Best Jazz Album and Best Gospel Album…
- Mavado and Drake, a joint album?
His US visa back in his pocket, Mavado has wasted no time putting it to use. The Gully God is reportedly working on a joint album with Canadian rapper Drake…
- Vybz Kartel charged with another murder
With his murder trial opening tomorrow, Vybz Kartel could well stay behind bars for some time: the deejay has been charged with another murder. It has now…
- Two new singles on Soul Vybz
The label Soul Vybz releases two new singles today, available as legal downloads on the main platforms. Two singles, and as many well-judged combinations…
- Garance 2012, first passes on sale
With the 20th edition barely over, the first tickets for the Garance Reggae Festival 2012 are already available. The new edition is already on the rails: it…
- Irie Ites blows out 12 candles
Irie Ites has been actively campaigning for the spread of reggae in France for 12 years already. As every year, the label and sound system is holding a big…
- Ernest Ranglin, a landmark concert in Paris
Attention, big event: at nearly 80, guitarist Ernest Ranglin will play an exceptional concert in Paris on Saturday 26 November 2011. Do not miss the Jamaican…
- The Gladiators on tour
Now led by Albert Griffiths' children, the Gladiators are back in France for a tour. The Gladiators' historic leader handed over the reins a few years ago and…
- Ka Records: first 7'' single
After a handful of 10"s and an album, the Lyon label Ka Records announces the release of the first 7" single in its catalogue. A beautiful vintage production…
- Marseille Dub Station #16 with King Jammy
He has been through here, and he will be through again… The Marseille Dub Station welcomes the legend King Jammy, decidedly in the spotlight in France this…
- Rhythm & Soul nights move to La Favela Chic
Noise nuisance and complaints from the neighbours have finally put an end to the Rhythm & Soul nights at La Belleviloise in Paris. No matter: Lord Zeljko and…
- Toulouse: two concerts for the price of one
On the occasion of Toulouse Dub Club #3, taking place on 26 November 2011, and Alborosie's concert the following day in the Pink City, Toulouse fans will be…
- Le Mans Dub Station, the first!
Buoyed by their success, the Dub Stations keep spreading across the country. The famous dub train now serves a new town: Le Mans. For its first edition this…
- Télérama Dub Festival #9: the programme
The Télérama Dub Festival is back for its ninth edition. The itinerary grows from year to year and no fewer than 12 cities will host the travelling festival…
- Heartical: The Know Myself Chronicles
The French label Heartical dives back into classic Jamaican reggae riddims. Its new series takes on the Know Myself riddim, an instrumental recorded in 1974…
- Bristol Reggae Explosion: the 80's
This will please all UK reggae fans: the label Bristol Archive Records announces the release of the second volume of The Bristol Reggae Explosion. After "The…
- Mavado ready to settle in Africa
Mavado was on the African continent for the first time last weekend: he played a big concert in Ghana, organised by singer Samini (2006 winner of the MOBO…
- A maxi-single by Brother Culture on Kinyama Sounds
After working together on the compilation "Reggae Dishes", released in 2009, Brother Culture is reunited with the Geneva-based label Kinyama Sounds. This time…
- Support the documentary ''Journey to Jah''
Only 7 days remain to support the documentary Journey to Jah. Initiated by German directors Noel Dernesch and Moritz Springer, this documentary, which follows…
- ''Hard Time Pressure'', a tribute box set to Sugar Minott
Out on 18 October, the box set "Hard Time Pressure" pays a heartfelt tribute to Sugar Minott. His premature death last year (he was 54) plunged the reggae…
- Patrice, a demo to download
Patrice, a demo of the next album to download After "One", his double album released last year, Patrice is working on his new album. Fond of new technologies…
- ''Stand Up Strong'', Bazil's first album
After the single Don't you stop, the time has come for young Frenchman Bazil to release his first album. Discovered with Sherkan on the Electricity riddim…
- A new benefit concert for Buju Banton
Sentenced to serve 10 years in prison after being found guilty of cocaine trafficking, Buju Banton and his lawyers remain determined to appeal the verdict. A…
- Sebastian Sturm on tour
Back with a new album, "Get Up & Get Going", Sebastian Sturm will tour France. He will notably play two concerts at La Cigale in Paris, opening for…
- A packed schedule for Danakil
On tour since the release of their third album, "Echo du temps", in February 2011, Danakil will keep criss-crossing France until the end of the year. Their…
- Alborosie wins the MOBO Award
Alborosie won the MOBO Award for Best Reggae Act at the 16th edition of the British ceremony, held last night at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre…
- Groundation, the tour before the album
While the new album, "Building An Ark", was awaited, Groundation will in fact be back on the French roads at the end of the month. After the Bob Marley…
- Dennis Brown, Millie Small and Dobby Dobson honoured
The Jamaican government is about to honour Dennis Brown with the Order of Distinction, to be awarded posthumously on National Heroes Day, 17 October. Brown…
- Vybz Kartel charged with murder
Arrested by police last Friday and questioned since, Vybz Kartel was charged with murder on Monday evening, reports the Jamaica Observer. Picked up in a hotel…
- The Cover Art of Studio One Records
Soul Jazz Records had announced it when reissuing Studio One Story: putting the precious documentary back in the shops was the prelude to the release of a…
- New 12" from Blackboard Jungle & RockDis
After Anthony John and Tony Tuff (news of 16/03/2011), it is now the Jamaicans Patrick Andy (Cheer Up) and Trevor Junior (Hota Fyah) who are in the spotlight…
September 2011
- Cornell Campbell and Lutan Fyah on Red Earth
Cornell Campbell is rarely heard on record these days, and it is a real pleasure to see him share, with Lutan Fyah, the new release from the English label Red…
- Leonard "The Ethiopian" Dillon has passed away
Leonard Dillon, leader of the group The Ethiopians, died in Kingston on Wednesday at the age of 69, of lung and prostate cancer. Ill for several months…
- Bounty Killer and Beenie Man go back to their old ways
Since Bounty Killer's metamorphosis last year, the order of the day had been reconciliation with Beenie Man. Since the Arthur Guinness Celebration Day concert…
- Jarring Effects hits number 100!
The Jarring Effects catalogue now has a 100th release. After 15 years of adventure and musical activism, including a last year marked by serious financial…
- Reggae Vibes #20 on newsstands
Twentieth issue for the bimonthly Reggae Vibes! A chance to look back at twenty years of the Grenoble band Sinsemilia, on the cover (with a photo dating from…
- Marseille Dub Station #15
The Marseille Dub Station is back this weekend in the Phocaean city, at the Docks des Suds. After King Shiloh Sound System and Jah Observer in April, the…
- Banned in Guyana, Kartel hits back
Vybz Kartel's songs will no longer be played on Guyanese radio: the deejay, accused of violent and obscene lyrics, has been banned from the airwaves by the…
- The Dynamics: new album and tour
In 2007, The Dynamics made their name with an album made up entirely of covers, "Version Excursion". Four years later, the Franco-British combo is back with a…
- Tony Curtis, an EP on Greenyard
The French label Greenyard Records, founded by Zigo, the drummer of Dub Incorporation, announces the release of a 6-track maxi by Tony Curtis. After three…
- Studio One Story available again
The news came out in the middle of the summer, but it is never too late to pass on good news: Soul Jazz Records is reissuing the Studio One Story box set…
- Buju Banton: release in 2019
Buju Banton will have to wait until the end of the decade to regain his freedom: the prison authorities (United States Federal Bureau of Prisons) have…
- Sounds with Purpose, Jahmali's mixtape
For all fans of Jah Mali's songs, the announcement of a new album is a perennial rumour. Promised for several years, the album One More Step, on Rootcat…
- Solo Banton, an EP on Jahtari
After three releases in the Maffi series, the Solo Banton / Jahtari partnership is now back with an EP, "Music Addict". We have already written about the…
- Winston McAnuff & the Bazbaz Orchestra tour
Winston McAnuff is back on the road with Camille Bazbaz and the Bazbaz Orchestra to promote their second joint album, "A Bang", released in May 2011, six…
- A Dub Inc live show free to download
The Dub Inc concert at the Zénith in Saint-Etienne last 25 June is now available as a free download on the band's fan site. Initially reserved for those who…
- King Spinna, the rebirth of Blood & Fire
King Spinna is the name under which Bob Harding and Dom Sotgiu reappear, the two former sidekicks of Steve Barrow at Blood & Fire, the essential roots label…
- Broussaï: the DVD and the tour
We have known since the start of the year that the live CD/DVD from the French band Broussaï would soon be available. Recorded at the Quattro in Gap on 15…
