Ziggy Marley and the Legends featuring THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS, July 30 and 31 The Jamaican harmony trio – Mighty Diamonds, is the longest running harmony trio composed of Donald “Tabby” Shaw, Fitzroy “Bunny” Simpson, and Lloyd “Judge” Ferguson. They started back in 1969 with their hit single “Country Living” and “Hey Girl”, and still active today. Ziggy Marley, the son of the great reggae legend Bob Marley and a reggae artist as well, expressed his gratitude to the trio in a recent interview in London, saying that they are the premiere male vocal trio in reggae music. He also said that the Mighty Diamonds is one of his musical influences. With this, Ziggy Marley and fellow reggae artist Tuff Gong, will feature Mighty Diamonds in their...

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Usually, Sumfest starts on a Thursday as a Dancehall Night. This year, the 19th annual Greatest Reggae Show on Earth had more to offer, either your preference was Bunny Wailer, Mavado, or Nicki Minaj. All the hottest artists of Kingston were present; from rising stars Chan Dizzy, Tifa, and Konshens to successful hit makers such as Spice, Assassin, and I-Octane. Fans set off fireworks and torches that radiate through the night. A glowing bonfire followed just right in the middle of the outdoor arena. The flames were a symbol of the supporters’ appreciation towards the artists and their breathtaking performances. Khago surpassed his last year’s smash hit “Nah Sell Out”. He attempted to suppress intense rumors of rivalry between him and Octane....

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Alborosie or Alberto D’Ascola in real life is a rising reggae star who follows a similar path from the greatest musical legends before him. He’s a promising young musician touring around the world and soon to mature as an icon in the music industry. His latest albums are “Escape from Babylon to the Kingdom of Zion” – released in 2010 (much of a sequel for his “Escape from Babylon” album in 2009) and “2 Times Rebellion” that was just released this year. Born in Sicily Italy (1977), he got lots of attention from people as a prodigy. At a young age, he was able to play several instruments including piano, guitar, bass and drums. He got into numerous bands until he formed the reggae band ‘Reggae National Ticket’ at the age of 15. In 1993, the...

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Showcasing reggae music with the taste of various musical influences, Mad Caddies sets a unique vibe in the industry. The band has been touring in US, Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia for years. ‘Keep it Going’ – a 14 track album, is the band’s latest album released in 2007. With the association of the Grammy Award winning producer Wayne Jobson, the 5th full track album release became a huge success. It definitely took the listeners on a journey of Jamaican musical dancehalls to the mainstream music scene.  The summer of 1995 was the time when high school buddies – Chuck Robertson, Carter Benson, James Malis and Todd Rosenberg, started the group under the name ‘The Ivy League’. The coast of California certainly is a beautiful place...

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Formed in 1998, Groundation (the name came from the struggle to invite everyone on the same level to educate each other and ignore hierarchy) has been creating a unique sound of reggae music for years. The internationally known band started in the underground music scene, showcasing their music from Jazz, Fusion, and Dub influences. Composed of Harrison Stafford (guitarist/singer/composer), Marcus Urani (keyboards), Ryan Newman (bass), David Chachere (trumpet), Kelsey Howard (trombone), Jason Robinson (sax), Mingo Lewis Jr. (percussions), Te Kanawa Haereiti (drums) and singers Stephanie Wallace and Kim Pommel, the nine-piece band is considered one of the most outstanding reggae bands in the world. For years, the band has toured for over 4 continents...

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One of the leaders of the reggae dancehall movement, Sizzla Kalonji or simply Miguel Orlando Collins in real life emerged as a promising reggae artist in the late 90’s for his songs about love, faith, and advocacy. He gained popularity not only from his chart-topping singles but also from his controversial topics on homosexuality and western oppression. Born on April 17, 1976 and raised by Rastafarian parents, Sizzla grew up with principles from the Bobo Ashanti branch of the Rastafari movement. He studied mechanical engineering in Kingston, Jamaica but he ended up with gigs for the Caveman Hi-Fi sound system. After honing his talents and making his own style of music, he was able to make a name for himself as a local performer. In 1995,...

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San Diego might not be a place where reggae music is appreciated the most. The guys in Tribal Seeds know that very much but it didn't matter a lot. With the love for the natural vibe of the Caribbean, Steven Jacobo (vocals/guitars) and his brother Tony-Ray Jacobo (keyboards), formed a reggae group in 2004 with talented musicians John Wegener (bass), Marc Munoz (guitars) and Tony Navarro (percussions). The band shares music influences like Pepper, 311, SOJA, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and Bob Marley to create a flavorful yet empowering music across the nation. Both raised playing musical instruments and reggae (there were plenty of times when their parents blasted the house with reggae music), Steven and Tony were inspired with the strong message...

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Clifton George Bailey III or the famous Capleton these days, is a native of St. Mary, Jamaica who known for his religious views and reggae music. He gained his international stardom in the 90’s with his songs “Bumbo Red”, “Woman Me Lotion”, and “Number One on the Look Good Chart”. From a very young age, Capleton showed interest in music as he sneaked out of the house to listen from some vibes brought by traveling musicians. His religious belief on the other hand was the result of his clever reasoning skill thus calling him by his friends in the name of Capleton – name of the famous lawyer in their town. At the age of eighteen, he moved from St. Mary to Kingston pursuing his dreams of becoming a dancehall deejay. Kingston is the home of popular...

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A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Jah Cure or Siccature Alcock in real life is a reggae artist who had his break during the 90’s. His single named “King of the Jungle” with another artist Sizzla was a jumpstart for his career in the reggae scene. He was born in October 11th 1978 and grew up in Kingston along with his reggae influences Capleton and David House Crew – the one who named him Jah Cure because of his profound smoking of herbs that results into a certain “cured” look. Jah Cure’s career started on small performances in pubs and hanging around studios. With Beres Hammond as his mentor, he was able to release his very first single “King of the Jungle” that gained a lot of attention from listeners. With the constant release of successful...

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