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December 2010
- Summerjam 2011, the first names
It is only December and the deadline is still far off, but Summerjam, true to form, is the first to draw. The German festival has already announced the first…
- Danakil: buy one ticket, get an album free
Soon on tour with the Zénith de Paris in their sights (after selling out the Olympia last year), the French band Danakil present their new album, "Echo du…
- Romain Virgo in Paris
Jamaican singer Romain Virgo will be passing through Paris on Thursday 9 December for the first time, as part of a short European tour. Now 20, he stunned the…
- War of the East in Holland
A big bill for the 2011 edition of the War ina east clash, to be held on 26 March in Enschede in the Netherlands: after Supersonic against Mighty Crown in…
- Two new albums for Luciano
After United States of Africa this summer, two new Luciano albums will be released in 2010. That is what the Messenjah, passing through Paris, told us. The…
- Irie Ites pay tribute to Gregory Isaacs
A few weeks after the passing of Gregory Isaacs, the tributes continue. The Le Mans-based label Irie Ites announces the release of a 45 dedicated to the Cool…
- After Mos Dub, Dub Kweli
After the insolent success of the "Mos Dub" project, released in April 2010, Max Tannone is back with "Dub Kweli". The concept? Combine a hip-hop artist's…
November 2010
- Alton Ellis's son signs with the Marleys
It is a "son of" story: Christopher Ellis, son of Alton Ellis, has signed with Ghetto Youths International, the label of Ziggy and Stephen Marley, founded in…
- Dub Inc in great form... and still on tour
On the road since the start of the autumn season to present their new album, "Hors Contrôle", Dub Inc have not been idle. Playing to packed houses, notably…
- The Gregory Isaacs Foundation to launch soon
He never boasted about it, but Gregory Isaacs devoted part of his fortune to helping the poorest. For nearly 15 years, the Cool Ruler made donations to…
- An EP ahead of the album for Etana
After the success of her first album "The Strong One" in 2008, Etana returns with her second, "Free Expressions", due in February 2011 on VP Records. A new…
- Buju won't be singing for Christmas
Released on bail and under supervised release while awaiting his new trial in February, Buju Banton reportedly asked Judge Anthony Porcelli for permission to…
- Luciano, Junior Kelly and Mikey General on the road
After Nantes and Grenoble, Luciano and Mikey General's tour continues in France with a concert tomorrow in Lyon, before the trio heads abroad. They will go…
- Reggae Vibes #15
Black Uhuru are in the spotlight in the fifteenth issue of Reggae Vibes. No fewer than 25 pages of the magazine are devoted to them, from their beginnings to…
- Garance Festival 2011: tickets on sale
After the success of the previous edition (35,000 festival-goers), the Garance Reggae Festival is back at Bagnols-sur-Cèze next summer. The line-up has not…
- Zebra gets 30 years in prison
He had left his cell in 2008, released after serving an eight-year sentence for rape. Sadly, prison evidently had no effect on Zebra, who is going back behind…
- Fantan Mojah returns to Downsound
A U-turn for Fantan Mojah. After noisily slamming the door on Downsound Records, the label that launched him, in the summer of 2006 (see news of 20 July…
- Patrice showcase in Paris
To mark the release of his new album, One, Patrice is currently touring France. As part of this, he will give a showcase at the Virgin Megastore on the…
- Rodigan back in France
The famous and inimitable David Rodigan will be back in France in early 2011. The gentleman of sound system will headline two fine nights. It starts in Paris…
- No clash at the Sting this year
This year the Sting is giving up what built its reputation: the clashes. Isaiah Laing, the event's promoter, has confirmed that clashes will not be on the…
- Marseille Dub Station #12
For its twelfth edition, the Marseille Dub Station pulls out all the stops by welcoming Scientist. The disciple of King Tubby, the man behind the mixes of a…
- Apple Gabriel back with a new solo album
It has been a very long time since we last heard from him, so long that rumours about failing health had begun to circulate. Apple Gabriel is back with a new…
- Bounty Killer to stand trial in January
He made headlines at the end of September by raising his hand to his partner, and more than that, hitting her with his chain and a hammer (news of…
- Salim Jah Peter leads reconciliation in Niger
A native of Niger, Salim Jah Peter has put his artistic career at the service of humanitarian causes. After his album Hold-up de pouvoir was censored by the…
- Horace Andy and Scientist in Paris
Soon in France for a tour marking the release of his album Serious Time (news of 15/10/21010), Horace Andy will kick it off on 30 November in Paris, at the…
- Jamaica awaits Gregory Isaacs
Having died of lung cancer at his home in London, England, Gregory Isaacs' body is expected tomorrow in Kingston, where a national funeral is being prepared…
- Boulibaï Vibration, the programme of upcoming shows
Following the strike in October, the schedule of the show Boulibaï Vibrations on France Inter has undergone several changes. Here is the programme of the…
- Gentleman in concert
As a prelude to his tour, already announced for April / May 2011, Gentleman will play three concerts in France and three more just across the border before…
- Toulouse Dub Station #6, the programme
With its Dub Station nights, Toulouse has established itself as one of the strongholds of dub in France. The sixth edition of the Pink City version will…
- Soul Vybz Rub A Dub Party
Junior Kelly, Luciano and Mikey General make up the fine bill of the fourth Soul Vybz Party, taking place on Saturday 4 December 2010. All three will perform…
- Sonia Pottinger has passed away
Although her name is not the best known among reggae's players, she is nonetheless behind some of the finest successes of Jamaican music: Sonia Pottinger, a…
- Stone Love in France
The most popular sound system in Jamaica, founded almost 40 years ago, will be passing through France for two dates. In Rennes on 10 November, the show will…
- Furybass wins the SoundClash Run Di Killing Machine
Last weekend, Caen hosted a competition between three French sound systems: Roots Fayah, the rising new sensation from Caen, Positive Irie, based in Orléans…
- Admiral T on tour
Back with his third album, "Instinct Animal", Admiral T is touring France. He will play the Zénith in Paris on 21 November, with Kalash opening. 05/11/2010…
- France wins the Undertaker Trophy
It was the event of the clash scene: the Undertaker Trophy, organised by Kawulé, delivered its verdict on Sunday night. In the competition pitting France…
- Irie Ites revisits the Billie Jean Riddim
Irie Ites is not idle. After the releases of the Take a Lick and Party Time riddims at the start of the season, the Le Mans label is putting out a new riddim…
- The 12th Nuit du Reggae in Grenoble
As every year, Jamaican music settles into Grenoble for the Nuit du Reggae. For its 12th edition, it will welcome a fine bunch of artists on 27 November 2010…
- Maxxo, new album and tour
Maxxo's new album, For the next generation, is out today on Echo Prod, the label of Mike d’Inca (Sinsemilia). After his self-produced first album, New world…
- Buju: new trial in February
We finally know a little more about Buju Banton's next trial, after the first was annulled because the jury was unable to agree on a verdict (news of…
- Bob Marley acclaimed on Facebook
Almost thirty years after his death, Bob Marley enjoys an international aura that shows no sign of fading. As proof, his popularity on the social network…
October 2010
- Buju Banton: the saga continues
It is a real legal saga that is keeping Buju Banton behind bars, awaiting his next trial in December. The hearing that was to settle the dispute between the…
- Busy Signal in Paris and Montpellier
On the occasion of the release of his new album "D.O.B" this summer, Busy Signal is currently in Europe for a tour that will see him play two concerts in…
- King Earthquake at the next Dub Station
After the success of Jah Shaka's visit at the last edition, which sold out, Dub Station is coming back in earnest with his compatriots King Earthquake. The…
- Reggae Sun Ska still looking for a site
The organisers of Reggae Sun Ska had said so: the La Garosse sports ground, which hosted the 2010 edition, was a "transitional" site. Indeed, the festival is…
- Buju Banton: bail hits a snag
Buju Banton's bail, granted under strict conditions (news of 15/10/2010), is not happening just yet. Gargamel is in fact still behind bars, because of a…
- Gregory Isaacs has left us
We had known for several weeks that Gregory Isaacs' health was alarming. The Cool Ruler, 60, died this morning at his home in London. Both badman and lover…
- The Reggae Fridays concert is cancelled
It was one of the best bills of the new season in Paris, yet the "The Reggae Fridays" concert planned for Friday 22 October 2010 at the Cabaret Sauvage has…
- Ziggy Marley, a new free track to download
Ziggy Marley is announcing a new track available as a free download on his website, A Fire burns for freedom, the latest cut from his "Wild and Free Singles"…
- DVD Rocksteady : The Roots of Reggae
It is something of a Buena Vista Social Club for Jamaican music: “Rocksteady: the Roots of Reggae” follows some of the greatest performers of this genre, heir…
- Linval Thompson and the Mighty Diamonds on tour
Linval Thompson and the Mighty Diamonds will criss-cross France on this fine roots tour not to be missed. 02/11/2010 : Ghent - Belgium 03/11/2010 : Big Band…
- Dave Kelly reconciles Baby Cham and Bounty Killer
More than ten years after recording Another Level on the Bug Riddim, Bounty Killer and Baby Cham are reunited by Dave Kelly (Mad House Records) for a track…
- Horace Andy soon on tour
Reggae's most famous falsetto will soon be touring France, accompanied by the Homegrown Band. He will be presenting his new album, Serious Times, in the shops…
- Buju Banton to be released on bail
Ten months after entering prison, Buju Banton is about to taste freedom again. While awaiting his new trial, the date of which has yet to be set (news of…
- Tiken Jah Fakoly: African Revolution Tour, the dates
With his new album, "African Revolution", out at the end of September, Tiken Jah Fakoly is about to kick off a (very) long tour across France. A marathon tour…
- Chaka Demus in hospital
Chaka Demus is currently recovering from a serious operation at Andrews Memorial Hospital in Kingston, the Jamaica Observer of 12 October tells us. One half…
- Undertaker Trophy, the clash of the new season
A little reminder for those who may have missed the announcement of the new season's big showdown: the Undertaker Trophy will take place on Sunday 31 October…
- The Pioneers of Reggae in France
While books telling the history of reggae are legion, far fewer dwell on its emergence in France. That is the ambition of this first book by Joseph Musso…
- Summerjam 2011: first tickets on sale
The 25th edition has barely closed, and tickets for Summerjam 2011 are already on pre-sale. The next edition, whose credo is "Stand Up for Love", will take…
- Ghetto Scorp presents the Eyes of My Purpose Riddim
A brand-new label, Ghetto Scorp is announcing the release of its first series, devoted to the Eyes of My Purpose Riddim. It is a hip-hop crossover rhythm…
- Linval Thompson and the Mighty Diamonds in Paris
A fine roots night is coming up on Thursday 4 November at La Bellevilloise in Paris. Two great names of reggae will share the stage: Linval Thompson and the…
- Umanizm 2
Seven years after the first volume that we all remember, Uman is back with "Umanizm 2", his new mixtape. The cherry on the cake: it is available as a free…
- Riddim Clash: Heavy Hammer takes the win
Six sound systems were competing for victory at the Riddim Clash held this weekend in Germany, among them Guiding Star, who represented France in this…
- Two riddims for Irie Ites
The labels are back after the summer break, and you can feel it. Irie Ites Records is releasing two series, available since 20 September on the same CD and as…
- Bounty Killer back before the courts
At this rate, they will end up reserving a cell for him: with proceedings already under way against him for possession of ganja, Bounty Killer has been back…
- Buju Banton: new album in the shops
Already available since last week in the United States and Europe, Buju Banton's new album hits French shops today. His ninth album, titled "Before the Dawn"…
- Ky-Mani Marley: the autobiography published in French
Bob Marley's tenth acknowledged child, Ky-Mani Marley has known everything about life as a "son of"... but without the perks. He tells the story in an…
September 2010
- A new website for Chezidek
Chezidek now has a brand-new, revamped website. While there is still little news and few concert dates there, the essentials are in place: videos, biography…
- Busy Signal on European tour
To mark the release of his new album "D.O.B" this summer, Busy Signal will begin a European tour at the end of October. A chance to see him twice in France…
- The Dub Station returns to Paris
The Dub Station is back in Paris. The capital had not had a dub night for several weeks. That was in early July, at the Glaz'art, with Aba Shanti-I, Jacin and…
- The Congos still in France
The Congos are continuing their tour of France to mark the release of the album "Back in Black Ark". After a series of summer concerts, the trio will play a…
