genre: reggae

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  blog May 15, 2013

  David Rodigan reggae mix from FACT Mag

  One of the most fascinating aspects of reggae’s global diaspora is its ability to utterly ensnare listeners, frequently transforming them to the point that their relationship to the genre becomes one of the touchstones of their cultural life. On the … Read more »

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  program May 8, 2013

  Afropop Roadshow: Spotlight Sierra Leone

  Afropop’s Roadshow series continues with a focus on new music and interviews from Sierra Leone. Electric Bubu music from Janka Nabay, hip hop from Bajah and The Dry Eye Crew, the latest from Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars, and introducing the … Read more »

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  blog May 1, 2013

  Poirier Drops “Corruption Proof Mix”

  At this point, what more can we really say about Porier? Mixtape-wise, the Montreal based DJ is pretty consistently fire, releasing coherent, compelling selections that pull from every which way while consistently revealing a deep understanding of Diasporic currents AND … Read more »

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  blog April 9, 2013

  Yaadcore mix highlights “Reggae Revival”

  Ever since our recent trip to Kingston, we’ve been talking about the “reggae revival” that has been sweeping the Jamaican music scene. While it seems impossible to pin down any particular reason for the return to a more conscious orientation (although … Read more »

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  contest April 9, 2013

  Toots and the Maytals and Galactic Ticket Giveaway!

  What’s the only thing better than reggae legends Toots and the Maytals (they of Pressure Drop AND 54-46 was My Number AND Funky Kingston fame) playing in NYC? The fact that they are paired with the (also extremely) excellent NOLA … Read more »