Tag Archives: reggae

UB40 

UB40

Like Bob Marley before them and Matisyahu today, UB40 has the rare distinction of a reggae band that attracts fans beyond those who already love dub, reggae, or dancehall music. With 54 UK hit singles and over 70 million albums sold, UB40 are truly kings of modern reggae.
UB40 visited the United States for their 2009 [...]

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Dub Poet Infinity 

Dub Poet Infinity live in NYC

[ 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 [...]

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Elephant Man, Etana, and Reggae Love Songs 

Elephant Man, Etana, and Reggae Love songs sale at VP Records

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. [...]

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Collie Buddz Playback free download 

Collie Buddz Playback EP free reggae music download

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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Reggae love songs 

80 reggae love songs… know any others?

It’s early for Valentine’s Day, but not too early to fall in love. Here’s a list of reggae love songs to help you out:

Is This Love, Could You Be Loved, Stir It Up, Turn Your Lights Down Low, Waiting In Vain, and No Woman, No Cry by Bob Marley
She’s Royal, the recent hit from Tarrus [...]

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Bob Marley 

Play reggae guitar like Bob Marley

With February 6 right around the corner as Bob Marley‘s birthday, we thought you’d enjoy this video that teaches how to play guitar like the King of Reggae himself. This video includes a lesson describing how to play reggae guitar in the style of Bob Marley, including his favorite chords and rhythms.
It’s basically a free [...]

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2011 RaggaMuffin Festival - reggae music and more 

RaggaMuffins Festival 2011 at Long Beach, CA

[ February 19, 2011; February 20, 2011; ] The 30th Annual RaggaMuffins Festival has announced their lineup for the shows on Saturday, February 19th and Sunday, February 20th, at 3PM at the Long Beach Arena in California. Formerly known as the Bob Marley Day Festival, the 2011 RaggaMuffins Music Festival is being billed as a tribute to Bob Marley.

The 30th Annual RaggaMuffins [...]

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Introducing Keera Rootz – Music From The Heart “Sweet Rub-A-Dub”!

(Kingston – Jamaica 18th, January 2011) “When music is a part of you, there’s nothing you can do but share it,” so says Keera Rootz who describes herself as “eclectic.”
Keera Rootz, the upcoming roots/reggae artiste from the Kleva Roots Family Production label, believes message must be in the music and despite her desire to [...]

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Raggamuffin 2011 announces New Zealand bands

New Zealand’s 2011 Raggamuffin Music Festival has announced that New Zealand acts Salmonella Dub, Nesian Mystik, 1814, and Sons of Zion will be performing in Rotorua on February 5, 2011. The New Zealand acts will be joining international music stars Mary J Blige, Jimmy Cliff, Maxi Priest, Sean Paul, The Original Wailers, and Ky-Mani Marley [...]

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2011 Raggamuffin lineup announced

Today the lineup for New Zealand’s Raggamuffin 2011 reggae and music festival was announced.
Performers at 2011 Raggamuffin will include:

Mary J Blige, the R&B star from the United States, will headline the event.
The Original Wailers are also confirmed for the show.
Ky-Mani Marley
Jimmy Cliff
Maxi Priest
Sean Paul

Additional New Zealand acts will be announced next week. Update: the [...]

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