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December 2007
- Senegal Hip Hop Awards
In Dakar, hip hop rules. And the Hip Hop Awards, now in their seventh year, are unmissable. But this year, reggae and dancehall will be at the party: not in…
- A busy Christmas for Jah Cure
He told us he was saving himself for his Curefest show before kicking off a series of concerts: now that the event is over, Jah Cure is on the sea routes of…
- Lucky Dube's killers before the courts
A month and a half after the death of Lucky Dube, attacked by men who were trying to steal his car, South African justice has already made considerable…
November 2007
- 30 years on, Exodus reissued with a book
It is exactly 30 years since the release of "Exodus" by Bob Marley & The Wailers. Regularly cited in rankings of the best albums (Time Magazine even named it…
- Inna De Yard, the best of
Almost three years after its launch, Inna De Yard, Makasound's acoustic series, is treating itself to its first best of. Since 2004, Kiddus I, Linval…
- World Clash: another title for Mighty Crown
As every year, the World Clash was held this weekend at the Amazura club in New York. And once again, it was Japan's Mighty Crown who won, taking the trophy…
- A first album for Munga
With the success piled up single after single, since the bloody Nuh bad like I, it is only logical that the release of the first album from Munga Honourable…
- 2008: the reggae tours to come
The big names of reggae will be back in France in 2008. We saw them not long ago, but Israel Vibration will tread French stages again next April to support…
- Sting 2007 line-up
Portmore on 26 December. The different chapters planned this year are titled "Dancehall's Finest" with Beenie Man and Bounty Killer, among others, The…
- Wayne Marshall solo and with the Alliance
His first and most recent album dates back to 2003. In other words, an eternity. A member of the Alliance, less in the spotlight than his comrades Bounty…
- The Wailers at the US Congress
The work of Bob Marley and the Wailers has already passed into posterity. But to make sure the recordings of the most famous Jamaican trio are kept safe, the…
- Groundation grows every year
Every year, Groundation grows a little more. In France, their audience now extends beyond the reggae circle. Last year, you had to be very quick to hope to…
- Ja'Sound will not take place... in Bagnols
The latest twist in the long litany of troubles that have dogged the festival since its last edition in 2006, followed by last year's "hibernation": Ja'Sound…
- New album for Kiprich
Shaggy's protégé on his Big Yard label returns with a second album, which he is currently putting the finishing touches to. After "Outta Road" (2005), Kiprich…
- Winston McAnuff, Takana Zion & Manjul
We know that Winston "Electric Dread" McAnuff is a true stage animal (his 50-date "Paris Rockin'" tour convinced even the most sceptical), and we were curious…
October 2007
- Yaniss Odua meets Straïka & Matinda
Three at once: for its first project, the label Legalize Hits has not brought together the least popular of francophone artists, calling on Yaniss Odua…
- Admiral T: two concerts cancelled
Last year, several gay rights associations, including An Nou Alle, opposed Admiral T's tour going ahead. To calm tempers, he agreed to repeat on the mic (read…
- First album for Zareb
The artist once known as Mr Flash has since changed his name to Zareb and has teamed up with Germany's Pow Pow. It is with them that he is about to release…
- Dub Station #4
This is already the fourth edition of Dub Station, launched to mark the return of the Garance Reggae Festival this summer in Paris. After Gussie P and King…
- Rodigan crowned at Riddim Clash
David Rodigan has filled his trophy shelf a little more by winning Riddim Clash 2007, held on Saturday 20 October in Düsseldorf, Germany, in front of 2,000…
- Apple Gabriel in concert
Apple Gabriel will play in Paris in November. Founder of the trio-turned-duo Israel Vibration with Cecil "Skelly" Spence and Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin, Apple…
- Lucky Dube murdered
South African singer Lucky Dube was shot dead on Thursday evening in Johannesburg, as thieves tried to steal his car. In the evening, while he was in…
- Daddy Mory: concert postponed
Gentleman's concert, originally planned for tonight, ultimately gave way to the national strike. Daddy Mory's, scheduled for 20 October at the Elysée…
- Alpha Blondy, new album and tour
The African griot, whose career spans more than 25 years, is back on stage for a French tour (see dates below), preceded by the release of his new album, "Jah…
- Shaggy honoured
On Monday 15 October Shaggy received the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander, for services rendered to Jamaica. The honour recognises a career begun…
- Tickets to be won for The Dynamics
The seventh edition of the Nuits Noires will welcome the Dynamics to the Bus Palladium on Saturday 20 October. This Lyon band has just released its first…
- SOJA on tour
The American band Soldier of Jah Army, or SOJA, began its second European tour earlier this month, after a string of festivals this summer (Reggae Sun Ska…
- Kebra Negast, the Glory of the Kings of Ethiopia
The Kebra Negast ("Glory of the Kings") is a text written in the 13th century, which traces, among other things, the meeting between Makeda, the Queen of…
- Jah Cure does not please everyone
The arrival of Jah Cure, released this summer, is not making everyone happy in the United Kingdom . While the public is turning out (the tour is reported sold…
- Gentleman: concert postponed
Owing to the national strike led by the SNCF and the RATP, Garance and Talowa Productions have decided to postpone Gentleman's concert, originally scheduled…
- Artikal Band, the compilation
Everyone has attended at least one concert where the artist was backed by the Artikal Band. Genuine marathon runners of the stage, able to carry a show for…
- Tiken Jah Fakoly on tour
The griot of reggae is back for a long French tour. In Paris, Tiken Jah Fakoly has already sold out the Olympia and so adds an extra date at the Zénith six…
- Gyptian in Paris
We had almost seen him in France a few days after his very good performance at the Sundance Festival in Holland (report of 28/08/2007). Ultimately cancelled…
September 2007
- Alpheus, "Eveything for a reason"
We told you about it last month with a megamix to listen to: Alpheus's second album, "Everything for a Reason", will be out on 29 October, on the French label…
- Lauryn Hill, best of and reggae
After two solo albums, Lauryn Hill released her first best-of this summer, with J Period of 101 Records. At a time when anyone can put together a compilation…
- Riddim Clash 2007
Last year, the Riddim Clash saw Bass Odyssey (JA), LP International (USA) and David Rodigan (UK) go head to head. It was the English gentleman who lifted the…
- Césaires de la Musique 2007
Launched last year (news of ), the Césaires de la Musique ceremony will hold its second edition on 22 October 2007, at the Casino de Paris. It will be…
- The All Blacks, music and reggae
At a time when France has plunged into rugby madness, Naïve is opportunely releasing the official compilation of the All Blacks, the New Zealand team: "All…
- MOBO Awards, the winners
The 2007 vintage of the Music of Black Origin Awards, held in London last weekend, has named its winner: Kanye West scoops the prizes for best hip hop artist…
- Admiral T on tour
Admiral T is back on the roads of France for a month-long tour starting at the end of October in mainland France. Note that a tour of the French West Indies…
- Latitude Reggae, the DVD
Remember, it was 29 January 2006. On the stage of the Elysée Montmartre in Paris, world and reggae artists were gathered under the leadership of Tiken Jah…
- Festival de Marne, the reggae line-up
From 5 to 21 October, the Festival de Marne will showcase more than 99 artists. In the midst of an eclectic programme including Rachid Taha, Grand Corps…
- Shaggy on Second Life
Always at the cutting edge, Shaggy has found the hippest ploy of the moment to gain international exposure: he has an alter ego on Second Life, the virtual…
- Black Roots, live session
In 2004 Makasound had already devoted a successful reissue to this mysterious British band, melodic to a fault, "On the frontline", which compiled two albums…
- Les Nuits Zébrées are back
At the dawn of their 4th season, Radio Nova's Nuits Zébrées are back in the capital. The concept is unchanged: the event is free (you just have to pick up…
- Morgan Heritage… as a sound system!
It is an unusual event that Soul Vybz Records, CO2 activity and Stay Up have put together for the second edition of Soul Vybz Party: bringing in Morgan…
- Curefest a victim of its own success
Already postponed because of the Jamaican elections (themselves delayed by Hurricane Dean), Curefest is set to see further changes to its schedule. A gigantic…
- New album for Ky-mani
If in France we know a "Milestone" released in 2004, that album means nothing to its author; so you have to go back to 2001 and "Many More Roads" to find…
- Mobo Awards 2007, the reggae nominees
The 2007 edition of the Mobo Awards (Music of Black Origin) will take place on 19 September in London. This event, launched in 1996 as the first awards…
- Weddy Weddy parties move to the S-Kart
Following the announcement of the administrative closure of Studio 46 a few days ago, the Weddy Weddy parties are moving to the S-Kart (56 av. du Président…
- Half Pint recognised for his life's work
Veteran singer Half Pint (real name Lindon Roberts) has been officially thanked for his contribution to promoting Jamaican music and culture by the city of…
August 2007
- Jah Cure and Tarrus Riley in London
Eindhoven and Reggae Sundance were perhaps a bit far for some to see Jah Cure on stage. London is much closer, and many of our compatriots should be at the…
- Gentleman on tour
It is now a tradition: every new Gentleman album is preceded by a French tour. The most popular of the European deejays, whose fourth studio album is expected…
- Toots in the light with his 30th album
We had not seen him since the uneven "True Love", for which he won a Grammy Award in 2004. Toots is back with "Light your light", whose release this year…
- Curefest 2007 in sight
For its first edition, Curefest is already establishing itself among the most important events of the year. Organised to celebrate Jah Cure's release after…
- The Marley brothers play the opener
The success of Traffic Jam is giving Stephen Marley, author of the hit with his brother Damian Marley, ideas. After inviting Buju Banton, it is now the rapper…
- Freddie McGregor turns to dancehall
Spotted at the funeral of his young protégé, the singer Craig Dennis, veteran Freddie McGregor revealed that he is preparing a new album, due next February…
- Shaggy, intoxicated
Shaggy's new album, produced by his label Big Yard and distributed by VP Records, should be in the shops on 16 October. We already know that this successor to…
- Kymani on the bill with… Van Halen!
To mark the release of his new album “Radio”, already 5 years after the very good “Many More Roads”, Kymani Marley will accompany the famous rock band Van…
- The Reggae Compassionate Act already void?
"As long as the artists respect the agreement, we will honour our commitment to stop our campaign against them," the 3 gay rights groups, J-FLAG, OutRage! and…
- Black-catalog.com, a new record shop
A new record shop is making its entrance online: Black Catalog. A behind-the-scenes player in vinyl distribution, Black Catalog is now becoming a full-fledged…
- QQ barred from the stage
The precocious career of child star QQ (Stookie, Poverty) has just come to a halt. It is his own father and manager who is being called to account by the…
- Dean leaves Jamaica devastated
Hurricane Dean just keeps strengthening: since passing over Jamaica on Sunday evening, it is now considered "potentially catastrophic". Heading for Belize and…
- Ben Harper meets the Wailers
Ben Harper is not afraid of overwork. A year after the release of Both Sides of the Gun, his new album Lifeline, again recorded with the Innocents Criminals…
- Marley and Tosh in church
Reggae will be heard in Jamaican churches: the Anglican Church of Jamaica has very officially decided to include two songs by Bob Marley and Peter Tosh among…
- Richie Spice cancelled
Amid the rich programme of Reggae Sundance last weekend, the cancellation of Richie Spice's concert almost went unnoticed. But it is in fact his entire…
- The life of Bob Marley as a musical
The life of Bob Marley never ceases to inspire writers. After a feature film project that was ultimately abandoned, it is a musical that will set out to bring…
- Don Carlos in Paris!
Don Carlos will be in Paris for a one-off concert in France. The veteran, a founder of Black Uhuru before going solo, will perform in the capital on Tuesday 4…
- Jah Cure confirmed at Sundance
The news has just broken: Jah Cure will indeed be the surprise guest announced by the Dutch festival Reggae Sundance. Freshly released, Jah Cure will thus…
- Buju Banton signs the Reggae Compassionate Act too
It is another victory for gay rights groups: Buju Banton joins Beenie Man, Sizzla and Capleton among the artists who have signed the Reggae Compassionate Act…
