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Andrew Tosh, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Shinehead, Delroy Wilson Reggae 1990
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V8#7 1990 features Andrew Tosh, son of Peter Tosh & Shirley Livingston (Bunny's sister), on the cover. There's an interview by Terri Larsen done with the "Original Man" following a Miami festival. Also featured are two stories on Peter Tosh, a show review and interview by writer & photographer Jeff Cathrow.
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Best of 1984 w/Jimmy Cliff, Gregory Isaacs, Third World, Yellowman, Mikey Zappow Reggae 1984
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V02#09 1984 is the first-ever full-size Reggae Report! From August 1983, the magazine evolved from a one-page newsletter to a multi-legal-size-paper folded in half mini-magazine, and now, to this one! A real magazine! And we were so proud! This must-have collection of interviews & stories on the greatest artists at the time include Jimmy Cliff, Gregory Isaacs, Aswad, Third World, Skatalites, Mutabaruka, Reving Mikey Zappow, Yellowman, & Carlene Davis, along with guitarist Donald Kinsey & Mother Booker! Classic, fi real! Download V02#09 1984 today & own a part of #ReggaeHistory!
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Big Youth, Tony Rebel, Capleton, Dancehall DJs Reggae 1996
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Dancehall Rules! issue! Inside: Big Youth, Tony Rebel, Capleton, Snow, Rayvon, Old School DJs, Gringo, Old School DJs, Dancehall Singers, & more!
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Black Uhuru, Pat Kelly, Carlene Davis, Caribbean Travel Special Reggae 1990
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V8#6 1990 features a Black Uhuru interview & our Caribbean Music & Travel Special! Artists include Carlene Davis, Pat Kelly, Burning Flames, & director Jonathan Demme. Islands included in the Travel section are Jamaica, Belize, Virgin Islands, Dominica, & Puerto Rico. Educational articles include "Remembering Jamaican Music of the 60s" and more!
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Bob Marley Tribute, Culture, Joe Higgs, Burning Spear Reggae V7#4 1989
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V7#4 1989 features a 1977 Bob Marley interview, a revealing article on the Bob Marley Estate battle by M. Peggy Quattro, and interviews with Joe Higgs and Burning Spear. Also articles on Dermot Hussey, Roger Steffens, and Culture in Colombia.
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Bob Marley Tribute, Dean Fraser, Mikey General, Machel Montano Reggae V14#4 1996
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The 12th Annual Bob Marley Tribute issue covers an interview with Prof. Rex Nettleford on Marley's influence by Dennis Howard, a piece quoting historian Bertram on his global reach & inspiration, as well as stories on Dean Fraser, Inner Circle, Mikey General, Yvad, Angelique Kidjo, Yvad, Heartbeat Records, and more!
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Bunny Wailer, Spragga Benz, Cocoa Tea, Don Taylor Reggae 1995
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Featuring Bunny Wailer! Read a riveting retrospective on "Bunny Wailer - The Unshakeable Lone Wailer" by Lee O'Neill, as well as "Bunny Wailer - On Record," an in-depth discography of the Wailers legend.
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Burning Spear, Bunny Wailer, Jackie Mittoo, Israel Vibration, Charlie Chaplin Reggae 1991
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V9#2 1991 features Burning Spear & Bunny Wailer on the cover of our Roots 'n Culture Special, as well as interviews with both legends. Others include Israel Vibration, Jackie Mittoo, Niney the Observer, Culture's Joseph Hill, Pablo Moses, Charlie Chaplin, Melodians, and Ras Michael.
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Capleton, Ini Kamoze, Sly & Robbie, Lt. Stitchie, Big Mountain Reggae 1995
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V13#1 1995 features Capleton on the cover of our "Rasta Rules the Dancehall" issue. Inside, read stories on Lt. Stitchie, Sly & Robbie, Buccaneer, Ini Kamoze, and how "It's Jamaica & It's Hip to be Rasta, 1995"!
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Culture, U Roy, Lt. Stitchie, Alpha Blondy, Peter Tosh Reggae 1988
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V6#3 1988 features "The Return of Culture" by I. Jabulani Tafari, with a brief interview with Joseph Hill, Peter Tosh wins the Grammy, interviews with U Roy & Lt. Stitchie, and awesome stories on Alpha Blondy, Killer Bees, & much more.
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David Hinds, Peter Tosh, Yellowman, Superjam 83, Donald Kinsey, E.T. Reggae 1984
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V2#1 1984 is a unique version of the magazine that features greats from Superjam 83, including Steel Pulse, Peter, Tosh, Dennis Brown, Chalice, Skatalites, Gregory Isaacs, Leroy Sibbles, and more. Also an interview with lead guitarist Donald Kinsey by M. Peggy Quattro, a Yellowman show review, the 1st Reggae Report Miami Music Award winners, and more!
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Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, John Holt, Bob Andy, Prince Buster, Coxsone Dodd Reggae V9#7 1991
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V09#07 1991 features a shot of Dennis Brown from Sunsplash '91 on the cover of our annual Living Legends issue! Also included are legends Gregory "Cool Ruler" Isaacs, John Holt, Bob Andy, Prince Buster, Dean "Saxman" Fraser, Coxsone Dodd, Third World, as well as a Living Legends article by Lee O'Neill, a review of Jamaica's Sunsplash '91, and a review of Nelson Mandela's Kingston celebration in July 1991. Download now and "Read the Music"!
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Diana King, Sister Carol, Culture, Coxsone Dodd Reggae 1997
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V15#8 1997 features an in-depth & intimate interview with Diana King, queen of 90s Reggae/Pop. Writer Sara Gurgen caught up with the sultry singer after landing the #1 spot on Billboard's Reggae Albums chart. Also inside are awesome stories on Sister Carol, Culture, Coxsone Dodd, & more!
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Freddie McGregor, Mighty Diamonds, Wailing Souls, Marcia Griffiths, Bounti Killa Reggae 1996
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V14#02 1996 features an interview with singer/songwriter Freddie McGregor by writer Howard Campbell. Also featured are stories on the Mighty Diamonds, Marcia Griffiths, Wailing Souls, Winston Jarrett, Bounti Killa, and more!
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Garnet Silk Interview, Mega Banton, Lord Comic, Vicious, Dancehall & Reggae 1994
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V12#02 1994 features an up-close interview with the late Garnet Silk in January 1994 when M. Peggy Quattro visited him at his Jack's Hill, Kingston home, mere months before his untimely and tragic passing. Stories and reviews include Mega Banton, Little Vicious, Lord Comic, Rebel Salute & Sting reviews, Arturo Tappin, and timely stories on the Jamaican gun culture and the best of the 90s Sound Systems. Read the music!
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Gregory Isaacs, Garnet Silk, Terror Fabulous, Luciano, Inner Circle, Studio One Reggae 1995
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V13#2 1995 features two Reggae legends on the cover. Lovers Rock crooner Gregory Isaacs talks with writer Howard Campbell about his comeback after a long battle with cocaine and Campbell's one-year look back on the life of Rasta singer/songwriter Garnet Silk. Also inside: Terror Fabulous, Inner Circle, Studio One Stars, Luciano, Jackie Mittoo, Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis, Wayne Jobson, Dr. Alban, Ernie Ranglin, & a Gregory and Garnet Discography.
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Inner Circle, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, Alton Ellis, Derrick Morgan Reggae 1989
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V7#7 1989 features interviews with Inner Circle discussing why they moved to Miami and Ska legend Derrick Morgan talks his early career. Also inside are awesome stories on Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, Alton Ellis, a review of Jamaica's Sunsplash 12, an overview of the Miami Reggae scene, & much more.
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Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh Arrest, Edi Fitzroy, Michael Rose Reggae 1988
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V06#01 1988 features two top-notch interviews of Peter Tosh and Jimmy Cliff by Deputy Editor & journalist I. Jabulani Tafari! Also, a story on singer Edi Fitzroy, Dancehall Dons Pt. 2, Michael Rose, Marcus Garvey, and our entertaining Departments!
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Judy Mowatt, Desmond Dekker, Roots Radics, Frankie Paul Reggae 1996
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V14#5 1996 features Judy Mowatt on the cover & an interview inside by Howard Campbell that highlights her Black Woman album. Also featured are singers Frankie Paul & Desmond Dekker, Dancehall's Eek-a-Mouse, singer Chevelle Franklyn & more!
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Lt. Stitchie, Mykal Roze, Junior Reid, Half Pint, Mighty Diamonds, Toots Reggae 1989
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Lt. Stitchie graces the cover of V7#2 1989, and inside is his interview on "Life & Lyrics." Also included are Mykal Roze, Junior Reid, Half Pint, Shinehead, Mighty Diamonds, Sugar Minott, Judy Mowatt, Toots, Eek a Mouse, and lots more! Download your copy today!
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Luciano, Arturo Tappin, Ken Boothe, Apache Indian, Majek Fashek Reggae 1995
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V13#8 1995 features Luciano and Arturo Tappin on the cover of our 12th Anniversary-Music for the 21st Century. Also inside: Ken Boothe, Apache Indian, Prezident Brown, Computer Paul, Kashief Lindo, & more!
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Luciano, Mutabaruka, Degree, Mikey General, Gibby Reggae 1997
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V15#5 1997 features Luciano on the cover and an up-close-and-personal interview with "The Messenger" in Miami by M. Peggy Quattro. This issue covers Conscious Reggae, veteran Dancehall performer/producer Degree (formerly known as General Degree), & DC-based Hip-Hop act Born Jamericans.
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Lucky Dube, Beenie Man, Junior Reid, Ini Kamoze, Leroy Sibbles Reggae 1995
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V13#9 1995 features Lucky Dube on the cover & inside, an up-close-and-personal interview by M. Peggy Quattro. Also inside are great stories on Ini Kamoze, Pam Hall, Beenie Man, Leroy Sibbles, Junior Reid, Mad Professor, and a Sumfest '95 review.
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Marcia Griffiths, Gregory Isaacs, Judy Mowatt, Ernie Ranglin Reggae 1989
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V7#9 1989 features an interview with Marcia Griffiths. M. Peggy Quattro caught up with the "Queen of Reggae" in a Miami recording studio for an "Electric Slide" update. Also inside are stories on Gregory Isaacs, Yellowman, King Sunny Ade, Ernie Ranglin, Foundation, Judy Mowatt, & much more.
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Pato Banton, Josey Wales, West Coast Reggae Special Reggae 1990
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V8#3 1990 is our West Coast Special, featuring artists & shows from San Francisco to San Diego! Our cover features West Coast favorite & UK-born Pato Banton. Also inside is an up-close-and-personal interview with DJ legend Josey Wales, a look at Reggae on CD, Hawaii Reggae, and the Reggae scene in Paris.
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Peter Tosh Tribute-The Funeral, Sugar Minott, Dancehall Dons Reggae 1987
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Inside: A report on Peter Tosh's murder and funeral, Sugar Minott, Dancehall Dons, Marcus Garvey, International Sunsplash reviews, Rasta Jubilee & more!
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Shabba Ranks, Leroy Sibbles, Inner Circle, Bunny Wailer Reggae 1990
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V8#5 1990 features DJ sensation Shabba Ranks, veteran Clancy Eccles, Inner Circle, Leroy Sibbles, John Holt, Bunny Wailer, Lt. Stitchie, Reggae Sunsplash, & much more.
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Sister Carol, JC Lodge, Shinehead, NYC Special Reggae 1989
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V7#5 1989 is our "New York City Special" that features NYC's Reggae bands, labels, radio, clubs, & personalities. Articles & interviews include Sister Carol, JC Lodge, Shinehead, and a review of Reggae Report's NYC Launch Party & Show, a battle between Scratch Perry & Coxsone Dodd, Bunny Wailer, Nelson Mandela, & more!
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Sly & Robbie w/KRS-ONE, Cocoa Tea, Mikey Dread, Pinchers, Junior Reid Reggae 1989
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V07#08 1989 features the famous Riddim Twins - Sly & Robbie and the album they recorded for and with NYC Rapper KRS-ONE for the Island-released Silent Assasins LP! Also inside Junior Reid, Cocoa Tea, Home T, Pinchers, Lovindeer, Robbie Lyn, Mikey Dread, Poets in Unity, all our Departments, and much more!
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Steely & Clevie, Puma Jones, Keith Sterling, Lasana Bandela Reggae 1990
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V8#2 1990 features Dancehall innovators Steely & Clevie, Black Uhuru singer Puma Jones, keyboardist Keith Sterling, flutist Lasana Bandela, & much more.
