This keepsake edition is 110 pages chock-full of entertaining and educational editorial about reggae lifestyle, legends and industry updates by reggae's top aficionados, plus new music releases and tour dates from artists, reggae-related book reviews, videos, and dozens of reggae festivals with full line-ups so that reggae fans can plan their summer.
The Global Sound Clash Event Prior to Reggae Sumfest’s Main Nights features Selectors from Around the World in an exciting GLOBAL SOUND CLASH Competition!
Following on the packed and riveting World Clash20th Anniversary Sound Clash of Reggae Sumfest 2018at Pier One, we have another All-Star Global Sound System Shoot-Out at the Pier One Event Centre... 2019 GLOBAL SOUND CLASH of REGGAE SUMFEST Thursday Night July 18th
Reggae artists from around the world are congratulating us on our 25th Anniversary milestone. We are very humbled and have shared with you their message and songshere. Warrior King, Cham, Big Mountain, Lutan Fyah, Safira Mono, more!
June 9: Coney Island Reggae On The Boardwalk, Brooklyn, New York
@coneyislandreggae 2019 dates🔊: Sun., June 9; Sat., July 13; Sun., August 11; Sun., Sept. 8 boardwalk at West 20th, 3-7 p.m.; PLUS ❤️💛💚Brawta in the Bronx, Crotona Park Amphitheater, Sat., July 27; and Sun., Aug. 25.
Many people think Social Media is for posting and getting followers...In actuality the concept is to be social. For Reggae musicians it's important to follow/like/comment on all the Reggae Festival's pages if you want them to consider booking you. Also, everyone wants airplay but how many DJs and Soundsystems do you follow? For our Reggae community to keep growing we need to keep supporting each other and get over outdated notions such as "I don't wanna follow too many people because it looks a way." All musicians would like to get booked right? When Reggae Festival Guide posts about festivals on Facebook and Instagram do you like that festival's page? Do you like pages and posts before you DM festivals asking to play? Do you support DJ/Media by following/liking some posts before sending them that mp3? A little fire emoji or LIKE takes 1 second but could make an artist feel good… why not spread some positivity around? We all can see that Facebook is showing posts to less people, so the likes & comments really help the post's reach. A community-minded approach benefits our entire community. If you don’t have time or would like experts to help you please call or email us today, we can get your socials up-to-speed and ensure you’re following important pages. One Love from Joana LeRoque, Marketing Director for Reggae Festival Guide Magazine Email
Over Three Decades Representing World Music and Reggae Artists
Fast Lane International, founded in 1984 to spread the positive conscious energy and message of Reggae Music, has entered its fourth decade of representation for artists in the reggae and world beat genres. Classic roots reggae greats and exciting new world music artists grace the roster for 2019. The agency also continues to assist venues and event planners with bookings, budgeting and talent buying.
MYKAL ROSE with SLY & ROBBIE and REGGAE ANGELS touring the US in May, June & July - headlining five festivals. Check out the show when they come to your area
New Single from the Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths’ ‘Timeless’ Album - Rock Steady + This Old Man
Watch the video for Buju Banton’s “Country For Sale”
The Grammy-winning reggae star shares a video for his first song in seven years.
Nikki Z
This week Nikki Z takes it back to 2009 with some Dancehall classics like Tripple Bounce, Street Swag, Costa Nostra and more. The #1 Syndicated Caribbean Hit Music Show “Nikki Z Live” Available also on iTunes Spotify and Apple podcast. Live from 'Work And Jam' www.WorkandJam.com Marketing & Booking - Bookdivaz@gmail.com Nikki Z Live Twitter/Instagram: @NikkiZOfficial & @NikkizNewz www.QueenzOfficial.com
Hear Reggae Great Big Youth’s Rendition of Bo Diddley’s ‘Gunslinger’
Reggae great Big Youth makes a rare return to the mic for a rendition of Bo Diddley’s “Gunslinger” on the latest cut off the upcoming Red, Gold, Green & Blue compilation, the first release from Zak Starkey’s Trojan Jamaica label.
On “Gunslinger,” Big Youth, the deejay and toastmaster responsible for Seventies classics like Dreadlocks Dread and Natty Cultural Dread, teams with the renowned Sly & Robbie, Studio One guitar great Ernest Ranglin and producer Youth for their version of Rob Jevons’ Morricone-esque remix of the Diddley song.
High Hopes Band : Blessed To See The Light Released April 2019
High Hopes is a conscious roots reggae band with strong influences from many of the foundation artists like Dennis Brown, Pablo Moses, The Gladiators, Gregory Isaacs, & The Abyssinians. Their blend of musicianship, creativity, and tradition move audiences of all ages with a feel-good, uplifting vibe.
Singer/songwriter Chuck Foster hosts Reggae Central on KPFK in LA. He is the author of Roots Rock Reggae (Billboard Books) and The Small Axe Guide To Rock Steady (Muzik Tree UK), wrote the Reggae Update column for Beat Magazine for two decades and currently writes a book review column for the annual Reggae Festival Guide. He started recording in the 1960's, released his first record in the seventies and in recent years he has issued a number of vocal, dub and various artist cd's including We Roots, Gotcha Covered, Perseverance, Make it Right, Conscious Dub, Last Call, Looks Like Trouble and California Dubbin'.
Curly "Money" New Single Available Now on All Digital Platforms
The Belizean born veteran Reggae music artiste and educator Curly has released his long-awaited single "Money." The single is the first release from the upcoming album EDUTAINMENT. Released on his own Tuff Kruffy Entertainment label, the single and upcoming music video is available now and distributed worldwide by Tuff Gong International. The single will also be featured in a new film My Father Belize, that was written Ron Sierra and directed and produced by Leon Lozano and shot on location in Belize.
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1944: Monty Alexander is born in Kingston, Jamaica.
1956: Michael Wallace [Third World; keyboards] is born.
1960: DJ Tiger (Norman Jackson) is born in Kingston, Jamaica.
1964: Millie Small's "My Boy Lollipop" reaches #2 in the U.S. It entered the Hot 100 in the U.S. on May 23.
1965: Junior Reid (Delroy Reid) is born in Tower Hill area of Kingston, Jamaica.
1999: DJ Mr. Vegas is involved in a motor vehicle accident. Vegas was on his way home from a recording session at Jammy's studio in Waterhouse when the Honda Prelude car he was driving crashed into a taxi with the two children aborad on Maxfield Avenue. The impact sent the taxi tumbling and the children, a boy and a girl, sustained injuries. Vegas and the taxi driver received minor injuries.f Bob, is born to Yvette aka Ivet.
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Many people think Social Media is for posting and getting followers...In actuality the concept is to be social. For Reggae musicians it's important to follow/like/comment on all the Reggae Festival's pages if you want them to consider booking you. Also, everyone wants airplay but how many DJs and Soundsystems do you follow?
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2019 marks the 25th year that Reggae Festival Guide has been the leading media company in the reggae industry.
