1. Highway 2. We All Need Love (feat. Kolohe Kai) 3. Water (feat. The Elovaters) 4. World That We're Livin In (feat. Kabaka Pyramid) 5. It Felt Like 6. Catching Up To You (feat. Nick Hexum) 7. Lion 8. Whisper (feat. Iration) 9. Take It Back 10. Time Won’t Wait (feat. Di Ferrero) 11. Nothing Lasts Forever (feat. Hirie) 12. When We Rise 13. Did I Wait Too Long (feat. Maoli) 14. Rush
Out NOW ATO Records, Without Surrender follows SOJA's Grammy Award-winning Beauty in the Silence and finds the eight-piece collective expanding its musical universe through collaborations that span continents and genres while remaining rooted in the band's enduring message of hope, empathy, and human connection.
It features collas with Di Ferrero(NX Zero), Maoli, HIRIE, Kabaka Pyramid, Nick Hexum (311), Kolohe Kai, The Elovaters and Iration, reflecting SOJA's continued commitment to building bridges across cultures through music.
Taking its title from the opening lines of Max Ehrmann's poem Desiderata—a longtime source of inspiration for the band—Without Surrender captures SOJA's nearly three-decade philosophy of finding resilience, compassion and optimism, even through life's uncertainties.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES Aug 15 Pawtucket, RI - Island Rhodes Festival Aug 29 Reno, NV - Brighter Daze Festival Oct 9 Maui, HI - Maui Arts & Cultural Center Oct 10 Honolulu, HI - Aloha Tower Marketplace Oct 17 San Diego, CA - Mission Bayfest Nov 15-19 Miami, FL - Sublime Reef Madness Cruise Jan 9-13, 2027 Riviera Maya, MX - Closer To The Sun TOUR TICKETS - CLICK HERE
THIS WEEKEND - August 7-9, 2026 - 5th Annual LION HEART MUSIC FEST - Hammonton, NJ
5th Annual LION HEART MUSIC FEST AUGUST 7-9, 2026 Paradise Lakes Campground, Hammonton, NJ
Love ~ Harmony ~ Music ~ Family
Fortunate Youth, The Expendables, Mike Love, Aurorawave, Yaadcore, Lutan Fyah, many more!
Lion Heart isn't just one festival — it's a growing family of gatherings rooted in reggae, nature, and community.
From our flagship weekend on 100 acres in New Jersey to free community celebrations beyond, every Lion Heart event brings live music, real food, healing, and conscious connection.
Whether you're camping under the stars, dancing barefoot on the grass, or restoring the land together, every Lion Heart gathering is more than a show — it's an experience.
also: Dub Club Saturday, Health & Wellness Seminar, Morning yoga session, more!
Welcome to JAMAICA Fest! Join us for a day filled with the vibrant culture, delicious food, and lively music of Jamaica.
The event will be held at 1 Veterans Pl, so mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience.
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Jamaica as you enjoy authentic cuisine, dance to reggae beats, and shop for unique crafts. Don't miss out on this exciting celebration of Jamaican heritage!
Humboldt County, CA - August 14-16 - REGGAE ON THE RIVER 2026 - A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF SOUND, SOUL, & RIVERSIDE MAGIC - Almost time to pack your bags!
Are you ready for the ultimate summer gathering? Whether you're heading to the river solo for the music or bringing the entire family to make lifelong memories, the moment to lock it in is NOW!
The daily schedule is officially set, meaning it's time to choose your own adventure. 3-Day & 2-Day Passes – Choose how you want to experience the music. Premium & 4x4 Car Camping – Park, pitch your tent, and settle into the vibes. Glamping & VIP Add-ons – Elevate your weekend with premium perks. Bring the Whole Crew!
Kids under 12 are FREE + special discounted rates available for teens and seniors.
FAMILY FIRST: Drop into our dedicated Family Zone for crafts, entertainment, and interactive fun.
ALL THE RHYTHMS: Get ready for non-stop music! We’re talking roots rock reggae, dancehall, world beat, & massive sound system vibes all day/night.
MASSIVE LINEUP: Witness 34 legendary artists and performers alongside over 20 of the absolute best reggae DJs on the planet.
August 14-16 - Reggae on the River 2026. The energy is undeniable ~ This legendary three-day music & camping experience along the stunning Eel River invites thousands to gather beneath the towering redwoods - a powerful celebration of reggae music culture and connection.
Headlining the 2026 festival is Grammy Award winning reggae icon Burning Spear whose influence spans generations and continents. His highly anticipated Saturday night closing set will be a defining moment of the weekend delivering a moving and powerful tribute to the roots of reggae and its enduring message of truth, resistance and unity.
The 2026 lineup is a vibrant and dynamic showcase of global talent spanning roots reggae conscious dancehall and forward thinking sounds. Audiences can expect the uplifting rhythms of The Movement, the commanding presence and lyrical brilliance of Kabaka Pyramid and the legendary voice of Don Carlos.
High-energy performances from Cham and Ding Dong with Ravers Clavers will bring infectious dancehall momentum while artists like Dezarie, Samory I, Perfect Giddimani and Jah9 deliver soul stirring messages and deeply rooted sound. A new wave of artists including Iba Mahr, Blvk H3ro, and Rik Jam continues to push reggae into the future while established favorites such as Big Mountain, Prezident Brown, and Junior Toots bring timeless energy to the stage. The lineup also expands beyond traditional reggae with genre crossing performances from Devin the Dude immersive dub from Subatomic Sound System and transcendent soundscapes from SIMRIT featuring Purity Attack. Additional artists including Mystic Marley, Teflon Young King, Mighty Mystic, Leaf of Life, Reggae Angels, Mystic Roots, Sol Horizon, Seed n Soil, Hella Mendocino, Rising Signs and many more round out a lineup that offers something for every listener while staying true to the heart of reggae culture.
Fully immersive festival experience - Riverside camping, artisan vendors, and diverse food offerings - wellness programming, yoga sessions and healing spaces. Interactive art installations - family friendly activities. General camping, RV camping, and upgraded glamping options. VIP experiences are also available.
One of the most inclusive festivals in California - A multi generational gathering where community thrives, connections are formed and the spirit of reggae lives on.
Hilo, Hawaii - August 8th at Hilo Town Market - The 808 Day Block Party
It’s going down in Hilo Town!🤙🏽
The 808 Day Block Party lineup is stacked with musical guests, live art, food and drink vendors, interactive workshops, and the best community vibes! 🎶🌋🥳 if you have been to 808 Day before, you know this is so much more than a concert.
808 Day is coming back to Hilo for a block party you don't want to miss! We will be shutting down Waianuenue Ave and the Hilo Town Market for a day full of music, art, food, drink and great vibes. Come celebrate the community and culture that make the 808 so beautiful.
Musical Lineup Includes:
*Hirie *Likkle Jordee *Wavvy *These Guys featuring Small Axe, Mr. 83, Wehilei, Koa of Innavision, and more special guests *Osnizzle spinning between sets to keep the party live
*Also our Play 808 Day Contest winners will be opening the show
We will also have a beer garden hosted by Kona Brewing Hawaii, a kava lounge hosted by Kanaka Kava, a creative workshop with Moon Kine Tingz, live art curated by The Hawai'i Island Art Alliance. flash tattoos hosted by Oblivion Tattoo Shop.
VIP Tickets that include complimentary pupus and beverage, private luas, gifts from our sponsors, optional seating, indoor/outdoor access and preferred viewing. TICKETS
Mahalo to our sponsors Big Island Grown, Kona Brewing Hawai'i, KWXX, Hilo Downtown Improvement Association, and Hawai'i Island Art Allliance.
Arcata, CA - CANNIFEST 2026 - September 12 & 13 - The Humboldt Weekend Where Music, Culture, and Community Collide - Melvin Seals & JGB, Sister Carol, Brett McFarland, and more...
Some festivals chase trends. Others create moments that linger long after the final encore. Cannifest 2026 belongs firmly in the second category. On September 12 and 13, the historic Arcata Ballpark will transform into the beating heart of Humboldt County, where four stages of music, local art, independent makers, and one of California's most distinctive communities come together for a weekend that feels equal parts concert, street fair, and cultural homecoming.
Forget endless asphalt parking lots and corporate branding stretched across every fence. Cannifest is rooted in place. The towering redwoods are just down the road.The Pacific Ocean isn't far beyond them.And everywhere you look, Humboldt's fiercely independent spirit shapes the experience—from the musicians taking the stage to the artists hanging their work and the farmers sharing the harvest that has defined this region for generations.
This all-ages event really centers on creating a safe space for multiple generations to relax and enjoy—or get involved in the many activations in the Family Interactive Zone (FIZ). Face painters, Tie dye workshops, Hula Hoop making activities,Art Projects and so much more! The music, naturally, is the centerpiece With top-tier production stages running throughout the weekend, Cannifest creates the kind of musical journey that rewards curiosity. One minute you're caught in front of a powerhouse headlining set.
The next you're discovering a local band that somehow hasn't exploded beyond Northern California yet. Instead of funneling everyone toward one moment, Cannifest invites festival-goers to build their own soundtrack. It's a reminder of what music festivals used to feel like before algorithms started deciding what everyone should hear. Then there's Arcata.
In an era when many festivals require shuttle schedules, rideshare apps, and strategic parking plans, Arcata offers something refreshingly simple: you can walk almost everywhere. The city is compact, vibrant, and built for wandering.Downtown radiates and the fest is just half a block away from the historic Arcata Plaza, where independent cafés, record stores, bookstores, breweries, vintage shops, and locally owned restaurants create an atmosphere that's more neighborhood than tourist destination. That walkability changes everything. Wake up, grab breakfast at a local café, browse a record store, stroll through the Plaza, and make your way to the festival without ever climbing behind the wheel. After the last encore, the night doesn't abruptly end in a sea of traffic.
Instead, it spills naturally back into town, where conversations continue over walks to the afterparty. It's the kind of festival experience that's becoming increasingly rare.Cannifest also refuses to separate music from the community that surrounds it. Makers, artists, educators, farmers, and local businesses are woven into the weekend rather than pushed to the sidelines. The result feels less like a touring event dropped into a city and more like Humboldt opening its front door and inviting everyone inside. That authenticity is impossible to manufacture. For decades,Humboldt County has occupied a mythical place in California's cultural imagination—a landscape of ancient redwoods, rugged coastline, sustainable farms, creative independence, and people determinedto do things their own way.
Cannifest channels that same energy. It's ambitious without feeling overproduced, expansive, without losing its local soul. Guests from all around the world are set to fly into the ACV airport, or climb the Cali coast in tour buses to share their knowledge, create content, taste the delicious local food and beverages and cultivate a true sense of human connection. As festival culture continues to evolve, events like Cannifest remind us why people gather around live music in the first place.
It's not just about the lineup. It's about the conversations between sets.The unexpected discoveries.The places you explore.The strangers who become friends by the end of the night. Cannifest 2026 promises all of that—and something even harder to find:a genuine sense of place. For one weekend in September, Arcata won't simply host a music festival. It will become one. Leading the charge is Melvin Seals & JGB, bringing the enduring spirit of the Jerry Garcia Band to Humboldt with the soulful Hammond grooves and improvisational fire that have made Seals a jam-scene legend. Joining them is Sister Carol, the Grammy-nominated reggae icon whose commanding voice and conscious lyrics have made her one of the genre's most respected performers.
Tickets available at cannifest.com along with other details including how to get involved. Follow @cannifest for other exciting news and sponsor spotlights!
REMO FEST '26 - Blanco, Texas - Camping • Reggae • Good Vibes - Saturday, September 19, 2026 Get ready for Texas' biggest grassroots reggae and soundsystem gathering!
Remo Fest '26 returns to the beautiful Hill Country Caribbean Vybez in Blanco, Texas
A full day of live reggae, dancehall, roots music, DJs, and sound system culture with artists from across Texas, Jamaica, Belize, and beyond!
SKILLINJAH, SGT. REMO, RAS INDIO, MICAH SHALOM, SOULFIYA, many more!
Camping Make it a full weekend experience with on-site camping under the Texas Hill Country stars. Enjoy Caribbean food, cold drinks, local vendors, positive vibes, and a welcoming community of music lovers from Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and beyond.
Tickets Tickets and campsites are limited. Secure yours early and be part of the movement as Texas reggae comes together for one unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community.
About Remo Fest
Remo Fest is Texas' grassroots reggae and sound system festival, built by the community and for the community. Now entering its 5th year and its 3rd year. Click here to read more
~Where Texas Reggae Connects~
Get tickets and reserve your campsite now at www.sgtremo.com
San Diego, CA - Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Marcus Garvey Day featuring Dezarie
Saturday, August 22, 2026 Marcus Garvey Day featuring Dezarie - 8pm - 11pm PDT - $25 Adv
Sunday, August 23, 2026 - Passport to Wellness 11:00 am - 6:00 pm - Donation
WorldBeat Cultural Center, San Diego, CA - ALL AGES
Dezarie Performing at World Beat Center in San Diego on August 22 in Celebration of Marcus Garvey ~Passport to Wellness Day with Dezarie on the Following Sunday~
Dezarie Performing at World Beat Center in San Diego on August 22 in Celebration of Marcus Garvey.
Marcus Garvey, a visionary Pan-African leader, educator, and champion of Black self-determination, will be celebrated during an unforgettable evening of conscious roots reggae at WorldBeat Cultural Center.
This year’s celebration features internationally acclaimed reggae artist Dezarie, whose powerful voice and uplifting lyrics have inspired audiences around the world for more than two decades. Hailing from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dezarie is celebrated for her spiritually grounded music, messages of justice, African consciousness, self-love, and cultural pride. With beloved songs such as Gracious Mama Africa, Love in Your Meditation, and Strengthen Your Mind, she has become one of the most respected female voices in modern roots reggae.
WorldBeat Cultural Center is located 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA. It is an all-ages venue. Tickets are $25.00 in advance (plus fees) at https://events.humanitix.com/dezarie-marcus-garvey-day. Tickets are $5 more at the door.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Dezarie will be conducting sound healing at Passport to Wellness Day from 11am to 6pm. Many workshops, consultations, and demonstrations will be available, including mindful movement classes, incense making, sacred fire and crystal hologram activation workshop and more. Donation.
Founded in 1984 as WorldBeat Productions by Executive Director, Makeda Dread in San Diego, CA. WorldBeat Cultural Center serves the community as a non-profit community center, performing arts center for classes and showcasing, museum, gift shop, cafe and outdoor classroom. Join us for a daily dance or percussion class, an annual event, lecture or book the venue for your own event!
Oakland, CA - Reggae On Fire: Donny Rasta & JAHBUDDA! with Native Elements - Saturday, August 22
Reggae On Fire: Donny Rasta & JAHBUDDA! with Native Elements - Saturday, August 22
Get ready for Live Reggae Music at Oakland's largest cannabis lounge w/Donny Rasta & JAHBUDDA l Native Elements bringing the Jammin Beats!
Reggae Town Music presents Reggae On Fire, a Cannabis-friendly live reggae experience featuring two generations of Bay Area reggae talent:Donny Rasta & JAHBUDDA!
Bay Area reggae veteran Donny Rasta brings more than 30 years of experience in the Roots & Culture reggae scene. Known for powerful vocals, conscious lyrics, energetic performances, and a message rooted in unity, love, and cultural awareness, Donny Rasta will take the stage with his full band, JAHBUDDA!
Expect a powerful live set filled with authentic roots reggae, uplifting messages, deep rhythms, and the unmistakable energy of a seasoned Bay Area performer.
Joining the show is San Francisco reggae powerhouse Native Elements. The band has kept the Bay Area’s energetic, feel-good reggae tradition alive for more than three decades, blending reggae with influences from rock, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, lovers rock, and soul. Their horn-driven sound, instrumental improvisation, and uplifting stage presence have made them longtime favorites throughout Northern California.
Donny Rasta & JAHBUDDA! and Native Elements will deliver an unforgettable night celebrating Bay Area reggae, community, culture, and positive vibrations.
The Perfect Oakland Setting
The concert takes place at ROOT’D in the 510, an equity-owned Oakland herb business located at 4444 Telegraph Avenue in the heart of the Temescal neighborhood. ROOT’D was created to serve the local community and offer a welcoming Oakland cannabis experience.
Come ready to enjoy live music, powerful reggae rhythms, community, and cannabis-friendly vibes in one of Oakland’s most distinctive settings.
Doors open: 7:00 PM Location:
ROOT’D in the 510 Address: 4444 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
21+
Duluth, MN - Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival Fire Relief Fundraiser
To Our Beloved Reggae Family, Our ticket sales got smoked this year! First off, a massive THANK YOU to everyone who stepped out & brought the irie energy to Bayfront this year. The vibes were unmatched!
As many of you know, wildfire smoke & hazardous air quality dealt us a tough hand this season, keeping nearly 1,000 of our family members at home. Running an independent festival for over 20 years is a labor of love, & a setback like this hits our festival family hard. It was not possible to reschedule due to artists' touring schedules which are arranged months in advance. But the movement doesn't stop! We’re 100% full steam ahead for 2027, & we’re working hard right now to bring you the ultimate festival experience you’ve counted on for two decades.
• Grab Your Early Bird Tickets Today: Trust the process! While the official lineup drops in the spring, you already know we bring the heat every single year with top international reggae, dancehall, & world music stars • Support the Festival with a Donation: If you love what Bayfront brings to our community, consider throwing some support into the collective pot. • Get an Official T-Shirt: Donate $50 or more, & we’ll send you an official 2026 Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival T-Shirt as a token of our gratitude!
Reggae music is all about unity, resilience, & standing together through the storm. Let’s keep this 20-year legacy strong. We're already looking forward to seeing you all back at our home base - Bayfront Festival Park on July 17, 2027
Give Thanks & One Love, The Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival Team
From Dubmatix - The Ska Sessions - Free album download
From Bass Culture: Today’s Reggae Deep Dive – History, Sound & Vibes
(Click the “download” link below, enter $0, and “download to my computer)
What fans have said:
42adam - Shake your legs
Eclectic - Lovin’ the groove. Wicked. Favorite track: Hot Ska.
STEFF - Groovy likkle moddafucka! Favorite track: Hot Ska Instrumental.
djypsy - I never was much into ska, Dubmatix changed this forever.
ranja4 - Superb album with great ska Tunes. Favorite track: Ragga Twins- Ragga Ska.
August - Jamaican reggae and dub artist JAH9 coming to California
Get ready for an international Jamaican reggae sensation JAH9 bringing her powerful energy to California!
Blending deep, heavy roots-dub sonics with smooth jazz phrasing and profound lyrical storytelling, from her legendary anthems like "New Name" and "Avocado" to the soul-stirring reflections of “Note to Self” and her brilliant new “Open Heart Project”.
This isn't just a concert—it’s a high-vibrational, conscious musical movement that will move your body and elevate your spirit.
Tickets are moving fast, so grab yours now and witness one of contemporary reggae’s most compelling, powerhouse voices live in session!
Catch this foundational reggae revivalist perform at the 37th annual Reggae on the River Festival
on Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Main Stage. TICKETS
also these Southern California dates:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - Los Angeles Dub Club
Opening: Rik Jam and Dub Club DJs
Doors 9:00 PM
Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(Enter on Glendale Blvd. at the alley near 1154)
21+ • Tickets start at $30 TICKETS
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - The Harp in San Diego
Opening: Kat Hall
4935 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
Doors: 8:00 PM/Showtime: 9:00 PM
21+ Tickets start at $40 TICKETS
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Richie B's Jamaican Reggae Airplay Charts
Jamaica Music Countdown
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JMC Charts - July 31 – Aug 6,2026
TOP 25 Dancehall Singles,TOP 25 Reggae Singles, and TOP 10 Albums/CD Chart
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Ital Statistics This week in Reggae and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history
August 4
1182:
Roman Catholic Church outlaws cannabis ingestion in Spain.
1864:
U.S. Republican Sanate passes 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery.However, the House of Representatives did not pass the amendment until January 31, 1865.
1949:
Trombonist Vincent Gordon aka Trommie, Don D. Junior or Don Drummond Jr, is born in Kingston, Jamaica.
1957:
Dean Fraser [809; saxophone] is born in central downtown Kingston district of Jones Town.
1974:
Singer Ghost (Carlton Hylton) is born.
1984:
Chehon is born.
1999:
Janet Kay guests on Japan TV-Asahi's News Station performing "Loving You" and "Celebrate Life" with her husband.
2021:
Jamaican dub poet and storyteller Jean "Binta" Breeze passes away.
August 5
1960:
Burkina Faso independent
1976:
Singer Fantan Mojah is born Owen Lennox Moncrieffe in White Hill, St Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica.
1998:
Buju Banton has lost his gold cross charm that was being put on the stage of his Yokohama Bay Hall concert in Japan. Who stole it? Give it back to Buju!
2007:
Terry The AKI-06 passes away.
August 6
1947:
Dennis Alcapone (Dennis Smith) is born in Clarendon, Jamaica.
1955:
Guitarist Earl 'Chinna' Smith is born.
1962:
Jamaica becomes an independent dominion within the British Commonwealth.
An event celebrated by Lord Creator's "Independent Jamaica", Derrick Morgan's "Forward March" and Jimmy Cliff's "Miss Jamaica".
1977:
Sir Alexander Bustamante, the first Prime Minister of Jamaica, passes away. Age 93. (b. February 22, 1884)
1989:
Adam Clayton [U2; bass] is arrested at his home in Dublin, Ireland for pot possession.
2003:
Jimmy Cliff is awarded the Order of Merit (O.M.), Jamaica's third highest honour.
August 7
1765:
"Began to separete the Male from the Female Hemp... Rather Too Late." George Washington's Diary
1960:
Ivory Coast independent
1962:
The first session of Jamaica's new Parliament is convened at Gordon House in Kingston.
1962:
Nick Danger [Wackies Rhythm Force; keyboards/vocals] is born in New York, USA.
1963:
DJ Screechy Dan (Robert Stevens) is born in Kingston, Jamaica.
2011:
Singer Joe Yamanaka passes away (died of lung cancer) at hospital in Yokosuka.
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5th Annual LION HEART MUSIC FEST AUGUST 7-9, 2026 Paradise Lakes Campground, Hammonton, NJ
We have lots of entertainment lined up for you and @etanastrongone is coming to the stage to bring you the vibes you need !
It’s going down in Hilo Town!🤙🏽
Some festivals chase trends. Others create moments that linger long after the final encore. Cannifest 2026 belongs firmly in the second category. On September 12 and 13, the historic Arcata Ballpark will transform into the beating heart of Humboldt County, where four stages of music, local art, independent makers, and one of California's most distinctive communities come together for a weekend that feels equal parts concert, street fair, and cultural homecoming. 
REMO FEST '26 - Blanco, Texas - Camping • Reggae • Good Vibes - Saturday, September 19, 2026
Saturday, August 22, 2026
To Our Beloved Reggae Family, Our ticket sales got smoked this year!
