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10 Artists Shaping Contemporary Reggae: Samory I, Lila Iké, Iotosh & Others
(From left) Hector "Roots" Lewis, Romain Virgo, Iotosh, Lila Iké, Samory I, Tarrus Riley
Photos: Courtesy of the artist; Johnny Louis/Getty Images; Courtesy of the artist; Yannick Reid; Horace Freeman; Courtesy of the artist
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In honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month, meet 10 artists who are shaping the sound of contemporary reggae. From veterans who are hitting great strides, to promising newcomers, these acts showcase reggae's wide appeal.
Patricia Meschino
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The result of audacious experimentation by studio musicians and producers, reggae originated in Jamaica circa in Kingston, Jamaica. Along with its various subgenres of lovers rock, roots, dub and dancehall, reggae has influenced many music forms and found adoring audiences all over the world.
An authentic expression of the singers and musicians’ surroundings and experiences, reggae evo
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Giordania Joel Phillips, better known in worldwide dancehall scen as J Capri, at the age of 23, has been involved in a serious traffic accident on 23th November of this current year. She’s been urgently hospitalized at the “University Hospital of the West Indies” where she immediately received surgery.
Few hours after the accident, the news spread out on the internet. Several reggae and dancehall artists, went to visit the girl at the hospital and donated their blood, starting a compaign inviting the more persons as possible to do the same.
Despite doctors’, parents’ and friends’ hard work to make her survive, even if a lot of people tried to be close to the girl with an hope or a bön and spent a minute to think about her, the ung artist deceased on the 4th of December
The location where the begravning service was held was “The University Chapel of the West Indies” (Ja); a lot of people occured wearing multicolored dress as requested by the family. Of course colors weren’
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Macka B Vinyl Records & Discography
Who is Macka B? A Brief Career Overview
Welcome to the vibrant world of Macka B, also known as Christopher MacFarlane! A voice of the UK reggae scene, Macka B is a celebrated dancehall DJ, musician, and activist who has been making waves since the s. Born in Wolverhampton, England, he seamlessly fuses traditional reggae rhythms with the spirited energy of dancehall, all while delivering messages steeped in spirituality and social consciousness.
With his distinctive gravelly vocals and clever lyricism, Macka B has not only captivated listeners but has also played a pivotal role in shaping the UK reggae movement. His commitment to the Rastafarian ethos is reflected in his music, which balances profound themes with a light-hearted flair. Macka B's contributions to the genre are nothing short of groundbreaking, paving the way for future generations of reggae artists. Throughout his career, he has remained closely connected to vinyl culture,