[ April 29, 2011; 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm. ] Acorn Project, Dub Lounge International, and the Fabulous Party Boys are hosting a tour kick-off and CD release party at Seattle’s Nectar Lounge on Friday April 29th, 2011. I’m in NYC so I can’t make it, but check ‘em out if you’re in the area!

The show is celebrating 2 events in the Seattle-area indie music [...]

We’ve just received word that dancehall star Vybz Kartel and reggae singer Barrington Levy are going to star in Gangstas, a new feature film that’s being shot in Jamaica.
The action flick is heavily rooted in Barrington Levy’s Gangsters soundtrack, which includes performances by Vybz Kartel and DJ Khago. The movie aspires to show the gritty [...]

[ March 25, 2011; March 26, 2011; March 27, 2011; March 28, 2011; March 29, 2011; March 30, 2011; March 31, 2011; April 1, 2011; April 2, 2011; April 3, 2011; April 4, 2011; April 5, 2011; April 6, 2011; April 7, 2011; April 8, 2011; April 9, 2011; April 10, 2011; April 13, 2011; April 14, 2011; April 15, 2011; April 16, 2011; April 17, 2011; April 20, 2011; April 22, 2011; April 23, 2011; May 13, 2011; May 14, 2011; ] There’s a new reggae artist biopic coming to the big screen: The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry. The reggae music documentary details the life and times of Lee “Scratch” Perry, arguably one of the world’s greatest dub reggae music producers. It was created by Ethan Higbee and Adam Bhala Lough, and [...]

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival has announced that they’ve added Vusi Mahlasela, Brigadier Jerry, The Cables, Duane Stephenson, Saritah, and Jah Love Sound System to this year’s lineup.
The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is pleased to announce that Vusi Mahlasela, Brigadier Jerry, The Cables, Duane Stephenson, Saritah and Jah Love Sound System have been added [...]

Lee “Scratch” Perry‘s fantastic reggae music voyage began with the artiste’s upbringing in the Jamaica countryside and his travels to urban environments in the late 1950s. From there, Lee Scratch Perry helped create the reggae music genre and went on to mentor Bob Marley and the Wailers.
Lee Scratch Perry built his fame with his amazing [...]

[ February 27, 2011; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Update: It sounds like this show has been postponed, so check with the venue before you head out.

On Sunday, February 27, 2010, dub poet Infinity will perform live at Sullivan Hall in New York City. King of Zulu Entertainment is presenting this “dubmatic” night of entertainment in celebration of Infinity’s birthday.

Dub poet Infinity is a [...]

VP Records has announced 3 sales on their albums, for Etana‘s Free Expressions, Elephant Man‘s Dance & Sweep, and Songs for Reggae Lovers 4, a compilation album created specially for Valentine’s Day.
Free Expressions from Etana
Etana‘s Free Expressions is a 14-track album that display the artist’s unique brand of pop reggae, soulful vocals, and personal lyrics. [...]

Collie Buddz has returned to the music scene with a bang, making every track of his latest EP, Playback, available as a free download from his website. Originally released on January 18, 2011, Playback kicked off with Holiday, the first reggae single. The initial response to Playback was overwhelmingly positive, including strong support from NYC [...]

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The Rastafarian colors are red, gold, and green. Some people include black in that color scheme as well, but it’s role in the color scheme is sometimes disputed.
Rasta colors appear throughout reggae music and the Rastafarian world in general, whether on Rasta flags, reggae clothing, or Bob Marley posters. Any long-time dub or reggae fan [...]