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November 2012
- Pressure Sounds gathers rare Yabby You tracks
The Pressure Sounds label announces the release of "Deeper Roots", an album gathering dubplates and rare 45s by the venerable Yabby You, who died on 12…
- Dub Invaders, second instalment on the way
The second instalment from Dub Invaders (a.k.a. High Tone Crew Sound System), simply titled "Dub Invaders vol. 2", will be released on 17 December as a double…
- Busy Signal to headline Sting
The Sting 2012 line-up is now known. The show, which will take place on Wednesday 26 December at Jamworld in Portmore, will bring together, as every year, the…
- The Shaggy and Friends concert will not take place
The fourth edition of Shaggy and Friends, the annual charity concert organised by the singer of Boombastic and his Make A Difference foundation, will not take…
- The documentary ''Marley'' is out on DVD
Released in cinemas in mid-June, Kevin Macdonald's documentary "Marley" is available from today on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD. This 2h24 documentary on Bob Marley…
- Broussai and Steel Pulse on the cover of Reggae Vibes
The new issue of the bimonthly Reggae Vibes is on the newsstands, with Broussaï and Steel Pulse on the cover. The magazine carries two separate interviews…
- ''Reggae Vinyls'', the finest sleeves
A reggae specialist, writer Bruno Blum is releasing, in the run-up to Christmas, "Reggae Vinyls" (Stéphane Bachès editions), a 264-page book gathering more…
- David Rodigan quits Kiss FM
The emblematic DJ of the British airwaves has thrown in the towel: in a statement, David Rodigan announced that he is resigning from Kiss FM, where he had…
- Rude Boy Story: screenings
The list of screenings of the documentary "Rude Boy Story", which traces the adventure of Dub Inc (read our Focus), keeps growing. While the band from…
- Busy Signal talks about prison
As he tweeted on 17 November, Busy Signal is back in Jamaica, after six months of incarceration in a federal prison in Minnesota (news of 24/09/2012). At a…
- A superb calendar for the association Help Jamaica!
The association Help Jamaica! is selling a 2013 calendar to fund its work. Founded in Germany in 2008, this non-profit organisation builds and supports…
- The Jamaican Legends, a dream quartet on tour
As part of their European tour, the Jamaican Legends quartet will play in France next week. Made up of the unmissable duo Sly Dunbar (drums) - Robbie…
- General Levy & Joe Ariwa in Toulouse
A renowned artist of the UK scene, General Levy will play a concert on Friday 7 December in Toulouse, at the Connexion Live. The author of the track…
- Sting 2012: the bill takes shape
A month before the 29th edition of the event, to be held on 26 December at the Jamworld Entertainment Centre in Portmore, the line-up remains incomplete, even…
- New remixes from Bost & Bim
Two new 45s from Bost & Bim have just come out on their label Pirates Records. Specialists in remixes (see the series "Yaankees a Yard"), Bost & Bim first pay…
- Ranchie McLean has passed away
The bassist and guitarist Bertram "Ranchie" McLean died last Wednesday at St Andrew hospital, aged 64. According to his son Antonie, McLean had undergone…
- King Shiloh and The Disciples at Dub Station #37
The 37th edition (already!) of the dub event will look impressive. Saturday 15 December at the Trabendo will have a foretaste of the Christmas festivities…
- Sherkhan continues his Brain Freeze Project
With Natural Electric, which he describes as "electric reggae beatbox", the French producer Sherkhan adds an instrumental track to his "Brain Freeze Project"…
- Snoop Lion works for Jamaican children
While awaiting the release of his first reggae album "Reincarnated" (produced by Major Lazer), Snoop Lion once again shows his attachment to Jamaica. The…
- New compilation Maximum Sound 2012
As last year (news of 31/08/2011), the label Maximum Sound is releasing a compilation, "Maximum Sound 2012", in which the producer Frenchie gathers his best…
- European Reggae Contest 2013: registrations open
Registrations for the European Reggae Contest 2013, a talent competition organised by the Rototom Sunsplash festival, are now open. Candidates have until 14…
- Summerjam 2013 unveils the start of its line-up
The Summerjam organisers have revealed the names of the first artists on the bill for the event, which will take place from 5 to 7 July 2013 at the Fuehlinger…
- A new turn for Lady Saw
Lady Saw recently announced her intention to give up dancehall and devote herself to gospel. That, at least, is what the "Queen of the Dancehall" revealed via…
- 3D night with Jahtari, Mungo's Hifi and Hammerbass
A 3D night (as in Digital Dub Dancehall) is on the cards on Friday 21 December at La Bellevilloise in Paris. Put together by RAW (Revolution Around the…
- Reggae Sun Ska opens ticket sales
Reggae Sun Ska has just announced the opening of ticket sales for its 2013 edition. This 16th vintage will once again be held in the Médoc, at Pauillac (33)…
- Ragga Dub Force: 25 years and a star-studded line-up
Ragga Dub Force has decided to do things in a big way to celebrate its 25th anniversary, on 12 January 2013, under the big top of the Cabaret Sauvage in…
- ''Far Eye'', the new album from Rockers Disciples and Daba Makourejah
Four years after the release of the promising ''Crossroads'' (with the singer Chola), the French band Rockers Disciples are putting out a new opus, "Far Eye"…
- New website for Perfect
Perfect had warned early yesterday via his Twitter account that "big news" was imminent. Last night, the singjay unveiled his new official website, where you…
- Spyda Sound System, available for free
The Spyda Team is offering its new compilation, a special-edition net-tape of 22 tracks combining dancehall, hip-hop and reggae. Mickee 3000 and Caporal Nigga…
- Soom-T and Solo Banton at the next Skank It Up
A new dub, dubstep and drum'n'bass night branded Skank It Up at the Glazart in Paris, on Friday 30 November. For the occasion, an impressive line-up has been…
- Roots Knotty Roots now available online
Out of print for eight years, the very rich database of "Roots Knotty Roots", the collectors' Bible, is now available on the Internet. The gigantic "RKR"…
- Pioneering selector Duke Vin has passed away
The reggae family has lost one of its legends with the death of Duke Vin (real name Vincent George), who died on 3 November in London at over 80 years of age…
- Boy Better Know wins the Red Bull Culture Clash
No victory for Channel One (pictured) last night at the Wembley Arena in London at the Red Bull Culture Clash 2012 (News of 25/10/2012). At the end of this…
- New Lee Perry compilation from Pressure Sounds
After "High Plains Drifter", available since February, the English label Pressure Sounds has just released "The Sound Doctor : Lee Perry And The Sufferers –…
- Sean Paul crowned at the MOBO Awards
Sean Paul was rewarded at the 2012 MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards, held on Saturday in Liverpool. The Jamaican deejay beat Popcaan, Konshens, Damian…
- Kingston Be Wise, the new single from Protoje
After Who Dem A Program, it is the turn of Kingston Be Wise, the new single from Protoje's second solo album, "The 8 Year Affair". Produced by Don Corleon…
- Nah Bow riddim, first series from Boomshack Records
When the Frenchman Manudigital meets the Swiss sound system Roots From The Cold, the result is the label Boomshak Records. It all took shape about a year ago…
- Video series ''A la Jamaïque'', episode 4
Today may be a public holiday in France, but not in Jamaica, where Sherkhan has finished making the fourth episode of his video series "A la Jamaïque". This…
October 2012
- ''Human Nature'', the new album from Soothsayers
The roots-jazz of Soothsayers lulls on "Human Nature" (Red Earth Records), the fifth album from the eclectic London combo. Produced by the Englishmen Manasseh…
- Buju Banton: sentencing postponed
Buju Banton did not learn the verdict of his new firearms possession trial yesterday in Tampa (Florida). The hearing was adjourned and postponed at the…
- Who will take on Blues Party?
"Who wants to take on Blues Party?" The question has been posed since June on our forum. Who will dare to face the veteran sound system in a clash of 100%…
- The Bob Marley business is in full swing
Known for its rankings of all kinds, Forbes magazine has compiled, as it does every year, its list of deceased celebrities who earned the most (''Top Earning…
- Reggae.be blows out its 10 candles
An anniversary that comes as the site has evolved into a trilingual one, now available in French, English and Dutch. In a long article, Karel Michiels (aka…
- Marcus Garvey biography translated by Hélène Lee
"Negro with a Hat: The Rise and Fall of Marcus Garvey", the biography of the "Black Moses" written by the British author of Jamaican origin Colin Grant, is…
- Beres Hammond returns with a double album
Four years after "Moment In Time", his latest album to date, Beres Hammond makes his comeback with "One Love, One Life". Still on VP Records, this opus will…
- Two new 45s on Scotch Bonnet Records
Two new 45s stamped Scotch Bonnet Records will be available on 12 November. The Scottish label of the sound system Mungo's Hi Fi first produces a combination…
- Red Bull Culture Clash: a summit meeting
Across the Channel, Wembley Arena is set to vibrate to the sound of heavy bass on Wednesday 7 November for Red Bull Culture Clash 2012. The event offers a…
- Irie Ites celebrates 13 years
As every year, Irie Ites has the good idea of throwing an anniversary party to blow out one more candle. For its 13th birthday, the label and sound system…
- ''Kakilambe'', Takana Zion's fourth album
After "Zion Prophet" (2007), "Rappel à l'ordre" (2009) and "Rasta Government" (2011), Takana Zion unveils his fourth album, "Kakilambe", due out on 19…
- Bitty McLean: a 45 before the album
Running Over, Bitty McLean's new track, is coming out very soon as a 12-inch single on Taxi Records, in association with Tabou1 and Silent River. This cover…
- Channel One 45s collector's box set
VP Records, via its 17 North Parade label, is releasing a beautiful collector's box set of seven 45s titled "Channel 1 : 7-Inch Spectacular". Seven tracks…
- Two new sleeve books from Soul Jazz Records
The eclectic label Soul Jazz Records (via its Soul Jazz Books arm) is releasing two books on 5 November, titled "Reggae 45 Soundsystem – The Label Art of…
- Dubkasm goes back in time with ''Brixton Rec''
Three years after "Transform I", Dubkasm, a safe bet of the UK dub scene, have just released a new opus, titled "Brixton Rec". Mixed by the unmissable Aba…
- New Jamaica Insula release: ''Les gangs de Jamaïque''
A new release in the Jamaica Insula collection, "Les gangs de Jamaïque" takes stock of crime in Yard in 2012. A former editor-in-chief of the specialist…
- Black Roots, first time in Paris
Making their first appearance in France at Ecolozicalizes 2011 in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (91), Black Roots will play their first date in the capital on…
- Julian Marley's tour cancelled
Mediacom has just announced the cancellation of Julian Marley's European tour. Scheduled from 22 November to 21 December, it was to have seen Bob Marley's son…
- SOJA, French release of ''Strength to survive''
Already available across the Atlantic since the end of January, SOJA's fourth album, "Strength To Survive", will be released in France on 29 October. A deluxe…
- Lyon Dub Station, third act
The capital of Gaul welcomes back its Dub Station for a third edition with a hefty line-up. While France's OBF will be on the bill once again, it is the…
- Lee Perry biography translated into French
The official biography of Lee "Scratch" Perry, written by David Katz and titled "People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry", will be available in…
- Télérama Dub Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary
Ten years deserves a celebration! For its 10th anniversary, the Télérama Dub Festival is offering a line-up as enticing as it is eclectic, spread over the…
- Anthony B's tour cancelled
Anthony B's French tour, the Freedom Fighter Tour, has finally been cancelled. Anthony B was taken ill during a concert in Texas on Saturday 6 October…
- Soul Train Awards 2012: the nominees
The nominees for the 2012 Soul Train Awards, to be held on 8 November at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, have been unveiled. For the second year running, the…
- Aidonia moves into production
Aidonia is moving into production, having turned his crew Jag One Productions into a label. J.O.P. has launched its first riddim, titled "Fatality", on which…
- Raggasonic back on the road
With the release of their new album, ''Raggasonic 3'', which has just come out, Big Red and Daddy Mory are back on the road. After more than two years of…
- New twists in the Buju Banton case
The Buju Banton case could well see fresh twists, if the information revealed last Thursday by the Florida paper Broward Palm Beach New Times is to be…
- DJ Captain Barkey shot dead
The Jamaican DJ Captain Barkey, real name Wayne Hamilton, 50, was shot dead on Saturday night in the car park of the Holiday Motel in the Bronx (New York…
- Natty Jean: an African tour with Danakil
After criss-crossing the roads of France in 2012 for the release of his first solo album "Santa Yalla" (on Baco Records, Danakil's label), Natty Jean is back…
- 2 Many Selectaz available as a free download
Inspired by the famous Belgian duo 2 Many DJ's, who made their name through their mixes, the sound systems High Time Sound, Flash It Up Sound Machine and…
- Junior Kelly back in France
Junior Kelly is back in France. From 26 October he will embark on a 13-date European tour, six of them in France. The singer of Love So Nice will play Amiens…
- Danny Sims, former Bob Marley manager, has died
Danny Sims, former manager of Bob Marley and the Wailers, died last Wednesday in Los Angeles at the age of 72, after a long battle with colon cancer. A former…
