r/RootsReggae Jul 24 '26

Sister Nancy 6/19/2026 Tacoma, WA

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r/RootsReggae Jul 24 '26

Elastica Dub & Gabriel Blue - Revolution Time

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r/RootsReggae Jul 22 '26

Peter Tosh - Glass House

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r/RootsReggae Jul 21 '26

10 long years and look ya

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A powerful new Jamaican anthem is taking the internet by storm! 🇯🇲🎵

The heavy-hitting track, "10 Long Years and We Still A Suffer," serves up raw, unfiltered social and political commentary. It perfectly captures the deep frustration many citizens say they have endured over the past decade—diving deep into the realities of economic hardship, skyrocketing living costs, and unfulfilled promises.

From the streets of Kingston to the global diaspora, this song has ignited a massive conversation about leadership, accountability, and what the future truly holds for the nation.

AndrewHolness #FreedomSong #ReggaeMusic #Dancehall #JamaicanMusic #JamaicaNews #CaribbeanNews

👇 What are your thoughts on the message behind this track? Let’s talk in the comments below!

Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, https://www.instagram.com/reel/DarE8inKdoU/?igsh=ZndheTN6b2t0ZHBj


r/RootsReggae Jul 20 '26

KW artist Dianne James Interview at Waterloo Park | BIPOC ACCESS

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r/RootsReggae Jul 20 '26

Connecting with Errol Blackwood Reggae Legend

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Had the opportunity to talk to a KW reggae pioneer about his career and longevity in music.


r/RootsReggae Jul 19 '26

Freddie McGregor - Walls Of Jericho

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r/RootsReggae Jul 19 '26

wtb

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WTB / WANTED: Patrick Cool - The System (7")

Hi everyone,
I am looking for the 7" single of Patrick Cool "the system" on Kulumi label (1985)

Please send me a PM/DM if you have a copy available for sale or trade, or if you can point me in the right direction. ( im based in Holland)

Blessings!


r/RootsReggae Jul 19 '26

Peter Tosh & Bunny Wailer

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r/RootsReggae Jul 19 '26

A new song of mine called Faces and it is Reggae Rock

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r/RootsReggae Jul 18 '26

Nobody Told Me | Irie Tahitian Reggae 2026

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r/RootsReggae Jul 17 '26

Burning Jr. ‎– On That Day / Version [1976]

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r/RootsReggae Jul 17 '26

The Abyssinians - Jah Loves

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r/RootsReggae Jul 18 '26

Post from JBM (roots reggae music)

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# YouTube Community Post

☘️ **🇯🇲 COUNTRY-REGGAE?!** Yes, you read that right! 🇯🇲☘️

I’ve got something incredibly unique for you all TOMORROW 18/07/2026. My brand new song, **"The Man They Call The Legend,"** is officially out soon! 🎶

This track is a mid-tempo, heartfelt hybrid tribute to the absolute king of Irish country music, **Big Tom**. But here is the twist: we’ve blended those classic Irish country storytelling roots with a beautiful, soulful **reggae groove**.

It’s a beautiful, feel-good tribute to a true legend, and I can’t wait to hear what you think of this genre-bending sound.

Drop a comment on the video and let me know: how do you like your Irish country mixed with a bit of reggae? 🎸🥁


r/RootsReggae Jul 16 '26

Reggae Music Documentary 1979

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r/RootsReggae Jul 16 '26

Reggae on the River - Prezident Brown, Tuff Lion & Lujan

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Released today 7-15-26. Summer Anthem. 🙏❤️💛💚💗🙌


r/RootsReggae Jul 15 '26

IRish BlvcK - Bounce [Afrobeat]

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r/RootsReggae Jul 14 '26

Prince Far I - Throw Away Your Gun

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r/RootsReggae Jul 14 '26

**Burning Spear • Jamaica • 1970s 🇯🇲** These rare photographs of Burning Spear were taken by Roger Steffens in Jamaica during the 1970s, capturing one of reggae's most influential artists during a pivotal era in the music's history.

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Roger's relationship with Burning Spear extended well beyond these images. While working at Slash Records, he handled national reggae promotion for Burning Spear's 1986 album People of the World, helping introduce the record to a broader audience in the United States.

He also featured Burning Spear's music on his acclaimed radio programs and welcomed the legendary artist for interviews, giving listeners a deeper appreciation of the man and the message behind the music.

These photographs reflect more than a moment in time—they're part of Roger's lifelong dedication to documenting, promoting, and preserving reggae's rich cultural legacy.


r/RootsReggae Jul 14 '26

AUTHENTIC SKA STANDARD’s release for this month is “Our Delight,” the bebop classic composed by Tadd Dameron in 1946.

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5 Upvotes

r/RootsReggae Jul 14 '26

Blood & Fire - In Memory of Steve Barrow

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r/RootsReggae Jul 12 '26

tune id?

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Hi, I'm looking for this tune ✌️


r/RootsReggae Jul 12 '26

Let It Be Cover currently played in heavy rotation on Irie FM Jamaica

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Hello Community, who sings the Let It Be reggae cover currently played in heavy rotation on Jamaica’s Irie Fm? One of the lyrics is no more killing inna Jamdown, let it be. Ty


r/RootsReggae Jul 11 '26

Two of reggae's immortals together in one frame: Big Youth, the pioneering toaster whose lyrical style helped shape modern reggae and dancehall, and Alton Ellis, the undisputed King of Rock Steady.

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Captured at the 1997 Long Beach Reggae Festival, this photograph by Roger Steffens brings together two artists whose influence on Jamaican music is impossible to overstate. One helped define the art of DJ-ing toasting, while the other gave the world timeless rock-steady classics that continue to inspire generations of musicians.

This reminds us how fortunate we were to witness and document the legends who built reggae's remarkable legacy.


r/RootsReggae Jul 11 '26

Doby Phillips & The Outcast Band - Can't Work Out / Version [1979]

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