I-Octane, Mavado and Romain Virgo are the "future stars of reggae" on the cover of Reggae Vibes this month, which profiles their respective careers.
Also in this issue: Clinton Fearon, Singing Melody, Colocks, Ras Daniel Ray, Natty Jean, David Rodigan, plus a feature on Big Youth. The Rastalogie column looks at Pa-Ashanti and Nyabinghi music. The magazine also pays tribute to Winston Riley and Leonard Dillon.
On the sampler CD (14 tracks): I-Octane, Da Professor, Dubtonic Kru, C-Sharp, Bronco Knowledge, Rastamytho, Rod Anton & The Congos, Sizzla & G Mac, Boom One Sound System, Peter Runks, Sekhu etc.
A reminder that Reggae Vibes is organising a benefit concert on Thursday 10 May, with a battalion of artists playing acoustic: Admiral T, Broussaï, Balik (Danakil), Takana Zion, Natty Jean, Light Soljah... (news of 26 March 2012).