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Dukes Of Roots & Natiruts Release 'Try Happy' Photo Dukes Of Roots & Natiruts Release 'Try Happy'
by Michael Major - December 02, 2022

Dukes Of Roots has released 'Try Happy' with Natiruts. The new song, produced by Sean “YoungPow” Diedrick and executive produced by Rod Walkey, was the first written and recorded for the upcoming Dukes Of Roots project. It was later revisited by LionChld to include the Brazilian reggae roots band an...

Bitty McLean Covers Bob Andy's 'Let Them Say' Photo Bitty McLean Covers Bob Andy's 'Let Them Say'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2022

Produced by Dean Fraser, We Remember Bob Andy will be available on vinyl, digital platforms and as a double CD. The album will include Bob Andy cover versions from Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Luciano, Romain Virgo Nadine Sutherland, Richie Spice, and others,  extended with nine instrumental version...

Caribbean Stars Tarrus Riley & Alison Hinds Takeover Spotify Playlists Photo Caribbean Stars Tarrus Riley & Alison Hinds Takeover Spotify Playlists
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022

Reggae star Tarrus Riley has taken over the Spotify Reggae Classics playlist.  The initiative, supported by VP Records, also sees the Queen of Soca, Alison Hinds take over the ‘Soca Classics’ playlist in celebration of the Carnival Sounds campaign honoring UK Carnival.  The selections will also be s...

Dukes Of Roots Release A Tribute To Toots Hibbert With 'Pressure Drop' Ft. Tarrus Ri Photo Dukes Of Roots Release A Tribute To Toots Hibbert With 'Pressure Drop' Ft. Tarrus Riley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 18, 2022

The Dukes of Roots announced their debut song, a cover of the renowned Toots and The Maytals, 'Pressure Drop' via Migration Records x YoungPow Productions! The new song released alongside the lyric video is a tribute to friendship, roots music and Toots Hibbert, featuring the legendary Tarrus Riley....

Trojan Jamaica/Bmg Share New U-Roy Groove Armada Remix Photo Trojan Jamaica/Bmg Share New U-Roy Groove Armada Remix
by Michael Major - March 03, 2022

Trojan Jamaica/BMG continues to honor and extend the groundbreaking work of the late great U-Roy with today’s premiere of a new Groove Armada remix of U-Roy and Shaggy’s spectacular version of “Rule The Nation.” A new video produced by Jamaica Soundsystem in collaboration with whynow and Rockers the...

U-Roy Releases New Video 'Stop That Train' Photo U-Roy Releases New Video 'Stop That Train'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 29, 2021

“Stop That Train” was a hit by the Jamaican band The Spanishtonians (also known as the Spanish Town Skabeats) released in 1965 at the height of the original ska movement....

The California Roots And Arts Festival Releases 2022 Line-Up Photo The California Roots And Arts Festival Releases 2022 Line-Up
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021

Cali Roots fans can still celebrate this year with the Can't Stop The Music 2021 an online festival experience. It kicks off this year on May 28-30th for THREE incredible days of Cali Roots magic from the comforts of home....

The California Roots And Arts Festival Rescheduled To May 2022 Photo The California Roots And Arts Festival Rescheduled To May 2022
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 25, 2021

The California Roots Music & Arts Festival announced today that they are moving their 2021 event to May 2022, due to the ongoing public health and safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic....

VP Records Featured On Spotify's 'Legendary Labels' Playlist Photo VP Records Featured On Spotify's 'Legendary Labels' Playlist
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2020

Spotify features VP Records in its 'Legendary Labels' playlist series highlighting some of the signature hits the label is known for.   ...

Ice Cube, Atmosphere, And Sean Paul Added to California Roots Music And Arts Festival Photo Ice Cube, Atmosphere, And Sean Paul Added to California Roots Music And Arts Festival Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 04, 2020

The California Roots Music and Arts Festival has become synonymous with the North American reggae and roots music scene, but for years the event has also featured some of the biggest names in hip hop. The 2015 edition had the legendary Roots headline and Cypress Hill also perform that year. Minneapo...

The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce Third Round Of Arti Photo The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce Third Round Of Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2020

After two impressive rounds of artist announcements featuring some of the biggest names in reggae, hip hop, and roots music, the California Roots Music and Arts Festival is proud to announce its third and final wave of artists. The eleventh edition of the event taking place May 22-24, 2020 at the Mo...

The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce First Round Of Arti Photo The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce First Round Of Artists
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 22, 2019

The California Roots Music and Arts Festival has had much to celebrate in 2019 with a successful ten year event, launching their own radio show “Cali Roots Radio” on SiriusXM's “The Joint,” and through a new strategic partnership with Reggae Rise Up. Cali Roots is thrilled to announce its first roun...

Audiomack Unveils Next SKYLINE: KINGSTON SERIES Release Photo Audiomack Unveils Next SKYLINE: KINGSTON SERIES Release
by Tori Hartshorn - July 24, 2019

 Preeminent artist-first music streaming platform Audiomack continues its SKYLINE: KINGSTON series with the next drop of original music today. ...

The Estelle Experience to Launch in New York This February Photo The Estelle Experience to Launch in New York This February
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2019

Grammy Award winning artist Estelle will hit the East Coast this February with intimate performances as she presents the 'Estelle Experience' beginning in New York on February 6th and continuing onto Philadelphia, Virginia, Atlanta and Nashville, with more cities to be announced later....

World's Largest Independent Reggae Label VP Records Celebrates 40th Anniversary Photo World's Largest Independent Reggae Label VP Records Celebrates 40th Anniversary
by Tori Hartshorn - January 08, 2019

VP Records, the world's largest reggae music company, announces a year-long calendar of activities in celebration of its 40 years in the United States. The year will feature a variety of music and cultural events, products, historical exhibits and experiences, in Jamaica, across the U.S., Toronto, C...

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Announces Lineup for 40th Season Photo BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Announces Lineup for 40th Season
by Macon Prickett - May 02, 2018

BRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce the lineup and sponsors for its 40th season of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. With 31 performances (June 5 – August 11), BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! launches a yearlong celebration to cap off four decad...

Over 30 Caribbean Artists Join Hurricane Relief Concert in Jamaica Photo Over 30 Caribbean Artists Join Hurricane Relief Concert in Jamaica
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2017

With more than 30 bold-faced names in Caribbean music expected to perform, the historic benefit concert Caribbean Love Now JAMATHON is set to take place at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, Jamaica on November 22, 2017....

Rootfire at the Park to Donate 100% of Ticket Proceeds to Hurricane Irma Relief
by Caryn Robbins - September 20, 2017

Sticking true to their commitment to community and goal of consistent giving, festival organizers Rootfire, Ineffable Live, and Deuterman Productions have announced that 100% of ticket proceeds from the upcoming Rootfire at the Park will be donated to Hurricane Irma relief efforts....

Rootfire at the Park Festival Returns to Cocoa FL for 3 Days
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2017

Rootfire, Deuterman Productions, and Ineffable Live are returning for the second year to Cocoa, FL with Rootfire At The Park, a music and lifestyle festival that hosts exceptional music, and thoughtful details to make a day outside better...












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