Nkulee Dube: Feeling Irie in Northern California Words and photos by Lee Abel San Francisco, CA – South Africa-based Nkulee Dube delighted Californians in Santa Cruz, San Francisco and Berkeley during July, on what was her first U.S. tour. She was ably supported by her own wonderful band. Many who came to see the 26-year-old … Continue reading Nkulee Dube – Berkeley, CA Show
Miami Reggae Fest: Reggae Unity to Feed the Hungry Sun is shining, weather is sweet, make you wanna move your dancing feet is the theme perfectly suited for the Miami Reggae Festival held Sun., April 30. Stepping into Peacock Park, we were greeted with positive vibes blaring from the speakers and the distinct scent of … Continue reading Miami Reggae Fest 2011
Kona Beer presents DubFest Saturday, Sept. 5th Featuring the legendary Bunny Wailer Florida’s new premier music festival DubFest is about to set fire on the festival scene featuring artists like Bunny Wailer and Lee “Scratch” Perry that span the generations of Reggae, ska and alternative music. DubFest hits Hollywood ArtsPark in downtown Hollywood, FL on … Continue reading DubFest is Coming
Anthony B Brings Dancehall to the Dub Club Review and Photos by Jan Salzman March 30, 2009 – Los Angeles, CA – It was a cool but comfortable evening, and the packed house at the Dub Club in LA eagerly awaited the performance of dancehall star Anthony B. The conscious DJ, born Keith Anthony Blair, … Continue reading Anthony B Show in LA
Buju Banton: The Voice of Rasta Righteousness By M. Peggy Quattro It was a perfect Miami night; clear skies, balmy breeze, and a Reggae festival in the park. The 16th Caribbean (formerly Marley) Festival was jammin’ alongside the bay and the downtown park was rammed. Positioned between Capleton and Ky-mani’s set, the show-stealing Buju Banton fired … Continue reading Buju Banton: Rasta Voice – An Interview
LUCKY DUBE – RESPECT (Aug. 3, 1964 – Oct. 18, 2007) A Tribute – Gone But Never Forgotten Words and Photos by Lee Abel “Bob Marley said, ‘How long shall they kill our prophets while we stand aside and look’ But little did he know that eventually the enemy will stand aside and look while … Continue reading Lucky Dube Tribute Sept. 2008
SLY and ROBBIE: Reggae Disciples Standing up for Reggae Words & Photos by M. Peggy Quattro August 30, 2008 – Miami, Florida – With careers spanning more than 30 years and hundreds of thousands of recorded tracks, SLY and ROBBIE – aka the Riddim Twins – are still standing up for Reggae. Equal partners in … Continue reading Sly & Robbie – Fueled by “God Power” 2008
SUGAR MINOTT – NEW DAY CD STOP, LOOK & LISTEN RECORDS Lincoln “Sugar” Minott, pioneer Dancehall/Lover’s Rock singer with decades of hit songs recorded on more than 60 albums, is set to take the world by musical storm with the release of New Day, his latest CD on Stop, Look & Listen Records. With 15 tracks that … Continue reading Sugar Minott – New Day CD