Reggae Artists Everywhere!

The more you listen to Reggae, the more artists you discover and you realize that you are home.

Etana, whose name translates to ‘the strong one’ in Swahili, emigrated from her native Jamaica to Florida where she went on to join a female R&B trio. The overtly sexual stereotypes of the genre juxtaposed with her ideals, and eventually she returned to Jamaica to create a sound that embodied Rastafarian principles and respect for women. Her 2008 debut album, The Strong One, solidified her signature sound – powerful vocals paired with an eclectic fusion of reggae, soul, jazz, and folk – while remaining committed to sending a positive, spiritual message. Her most recent release, I Rise, was listed amongst World A Reggae’s Top 10 Albums of 2014.

​Born in the Bronx in 1979, the multi-award-winning Tarrus Riley, son of reggae legend Jimmy Riley, was recording music by his early teens. Since the release of his debut album, Challenges, in 2004, the star has exploded onto the music scene with high profile performances at Reggae Sumfest and the Jamaican Jazz and Blues Festival, garnering accolades such as the EME Awards’ 2011 Cultural Artiste of the Year. Despite his rapid rise to fame, Riley has remained committed to his roots, emphasizing that making ‘thought-provoking music about Black consciousness and experience’ is the core of his work, a vision that he supports through commitment to movements like BLAKSOIL, which aim to speak to the consciousness of black women and children.

Formed in Jamaica in 2000, Rootz Underground are a six-piece band whose music, while staying true to the seminal sound of 1970s reggae and the positive message of Rastafari, combines an edgy and organic sound that is all their own. With the release of their studio albums Movement in 2008 and Gravity in 2010, they have toured over 22 countries across the globe and performed at high profile festivals like Jamaica’s Rebel Salute and Reggae Sumfest. Rootz Underground has established itself as a major player on the international reggae scene. Their highly anticipated third studio album, Return of the Righteous Vol. 1, was released in France in March 2015 and will be released globally on June 1 this year.

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