MAGIC! is a Canadian reggae fusion band, composed of well-known songwriter/ record producer Nasri Atweh on lead vocals with guitarist/keyboardist Mark Pelli"" Pellizzer, drummer Alex Tanas and bassist Ben Spivak. Nasri had been working with and writing songs for different pop acts prior to the start of the band. He had met Mark Pelli in the studio, and within a... read full bio
Two brothers, Steven Rene Jacobo and Tony-Ray Jacobo, formed Tribal Seeds in San Diego, California. They quickly grew into a six member band with Victor Navarro, Carlos Verdugo, E.N Young, and Ryan Gonzo. The band's sound showcases their spiritually driven rock vibe, infused with reggae style roots. Tribal Seeds have worked their way to the foreground of the reggae rock... read full bio
Sizzla is one of the most commercially and critically successful reggae artists today, recognized for his extensive list of releases, including over seventy solo albums. He was among the leaders of the conscious dancehall movement, bringing dancehall back to the musical and spiritual influence of roots reggae, favoring organic productions and heavily Rastafarian themes. Through his music, Sizzla promotes faith... read full bio
Daniele Gaudi, often known simply as Gaudi, is a musician, composer, record producer, and solo artist whose musical sound is a combination of worldbeat, electronica and dub, along with hints of reggae. Though Gaudi has released a large number of solo albums, he is an avid traveler and has traversed the globe performing his music on tour. Gaudi got his... read full bio
The Good, the Bad and the Queen are an English art rock supergroup that consists of members Damon Albarn of Blur and the band the Gorillaz, Paul Simonon of the Clash, Simon Tong from Verve, and previously consisted of Fela Kuti from Tony Allen prior to his passing. The band’s music is a mixture of art rock, folk, dub, and... read full bio
The talented guitarist and composer Chadwick Stokes was raised on a rural farm outside of Boston. His numerous endeavors have weaved together music, art, history and activism. He has been a songwriter since early adolescence. From his politically charged band, State Radio, to his nascent solo project, Chadwick Stokes and the Pintos, to the band Dispatch, which he founded in his... read full bio
The Cat Empire have progressively grown to be one of Australia's most popular musical exports. Without anyone at home actually noticing, the band consistently generates more worldwide business than any of their local contemporaries. They do this by attracting passionate devotion throughout the globe. The six people who have been connected by a shared passion of music since their teens have... read full bio
Skillibeng is the genre's current king and dancehall is once more a major force. He has made a reputation for himself in his own Jamaica over the past few years and he now has his sights set on ruling the music business outside of the Caribbean. The captivating Crocodile Tooth The Album, Skillibeng's debut album and his recent signing to RCA Records are... read full bio
For more than a decade, Kolohe Kai has been one of the most prominent artists in Pacific Island Reggae music. Since securing a record deal, Roman De Peralta's project, born and raised on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, has generated ten Island Reggae songs. Kolohe Kai's sound combines the localism of ukulele music with the rhythms of roots reggae and more... read full bio
Throughout the 90's, Big Sugar released several radio singles, gold and platinum recordings and other notable works. They rose to prominence as a major concert attraction, performing more than 300 gigs annually while touring the US and Canada. Gordie Johnson caught the attention of musicians like the Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones and Black Crowes due to his distinctive technique. Gibson Guitars created... read full bio
Over the past five years, Jamaica has seen an exhilarating "Reggae Revival," a renaissance of conscious, natural music. The leader of this movement continues to be Protoje. The GRAMMY-nominated artist, Oje Ken Ollivierre, was born in Saint Elizabeth to singer Lorna Bennett and former calypso king Mike Ollivierre of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He blends hip-hop, R&B, soul and rock into... read full bio
Sammy Johnson, often known as Sammy J, is an Australian who uses his Polynesian and Maori heritage to inspire and encourage others via his music. Sammy's music is invigorating and captivating, fusing passionate lyrics with tropical reggae, soul, and jazz moods. Sammy, who is now located in the United States, seems to have taken off in the market, selling... read full bio
JBB was founded by Kevin Kinsella and had a long and illustrious career spanning three decades and numerous lineup changes. The band's groundbreaking record, "All Time," became almost legendary and is recognized as a key component of the US reggae scene. Throughout the course of the first five JBB albums, Kinsella—who began as the band's original lead singer and... read full bio
Marley's last name is practically associated with Jamaica. Even though the renowned singer has joined his forefathers in the afterlife, his family ties to their own country are still strong. Mystic Marley, Bob Marley's granddaughter and the daughter of producer and multiple Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley, has decided to continue her grandfather's musical heritage. Mystic Marley is emerging as one... read full bio
One of the most recognizable names on the Jamaican music scene and a major dub musician, Scientist was recognized for his expansive production and mixing methods as well as his eccentric album titles and cover art. In the LPs of Scientist, he may be seen utilizing his abilities at the mixing desk to take on monsters, legendary bad guys and video... read full bio
A two-time MOBO Award winner, YolanDa Brown OBE's music is a delectable blend of reggae, jazz and soul. She has performed live shows with The Temptations, Billy Ocean, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, Bill Laurance of Snarky Puppy, Kelly Jones of the Stereophonics and Rick Astley. She is now writing music for Sesame Street, a television... read full bio
Dominican Republic-born vocalist Paul St. Hilaire performs reggae music. He started working with Rhythm & Sound (Moritz von Oswald, Mark Ernestus), who created a number of records on their own Burial Mix label with his vocals. These releases have influenced listeners and other producers ever since. He made multiple cameos on electronic albums by artists such as Deadbeat, Beat Pharmacy,... read full bio
Brothers Rob and Ric Harrison are Echo Town. With strong drums, a deep, resonating didgeridoo, upbeat vocals, and a delight that can only be felt live, they bring a tribal percussive fire to the stage. Many have said that what makes the two so intriguing is their electricity and energy together. Echo Town's ability to smoothly transition across genres shows how... read full bio
Toots and the Maytels' combination of great reggae rhythms, heartfelt vocals, and soulful gospel influence remains potent and powerful - probably the most cohesive mix of reggae and soul music ever, and still going strong with generations of fans. Current record holders of the most number one hits in Jamaica, their sound is a unique, original combination of gospel, ska,... read full bio
Julian Marley is a reggae musician from Barbados. He is a grammy award nominated musician also known for his contributions to other artists music. Julian contributed a vast range of musical elements to singer Lauryn Hill's Grammy Award winning album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which was recorded at Tuff Gong studio's in Jamaica. The Roots Rock Reggae Festival in... read full bio
