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CD Review: Duane Stephenson, Black Gold

Duane Stephenson, Black Gold [VP Records, 2010] Mind you don’t get this record confused with another bearing the same name […]

CD Review: Fat Freddy’s Drop, Live at Roundhouse

Fat Freddy’s Drop, Live at Roundhouse [The Drop, 2010] Not strictly a reggae band, New Zealanders Fat Freddy’s Drop also […]

CD Review: King Sunny Ade, Baba Mo Tunde

King Sunny Ade, Baba Mo Tunde [IndigeDisc, 2010] Ah, Sunny Ade, the Juju King. He was the first African musician […]

‘Lonely Soldier’ Gregory Isaacs Dead at 59

Photos by Lee Abel, reggaeportraits. com Gregory Isaacs — a legend in his own time, one of the most popular […]

Show Review and Slideshow: Richie Spice at the Independent SF

Photos by: Lee Abel, reggaeportraits.com On September 17 in San Francisco, The Independent featured Richie Spice headlining a showcase of […]

Win Barrington Levy Show Tickets – San Francisco

Win Barrington Levy Show Tickets Courtesy of Slim’s Nightclub Saturday Nite Rockers on KUSF 90.3FM presents: Barrington Levy DJs Bob […]

CD Review: Various Artists, The Definitive Collection of Federal Records ’64-’82

Various Artists, The Definitive Collection of Federal Records (1964-1982) [VP Records, 2010] I like “various artists” reggae compilations. According to […]