r/RootsReggae 1d ago

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 2d ago

In this rare archival interview, well known Reggae historian Roger Steffens reveals a side of Bob Marley that went largely unseen by the global media.

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r/RootsReggae 1d ago

KW artist Dianne James Interview at Waterloo Park | BIPOC ACCESS

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r/RootsReggae 2d ago

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 3d ago

Freddie McGregor - Walls Of Jericho

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r/RootsReggae 3d ago

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 3d ago

Peter Tosh & Bunny Wailer

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r/RootsReggae 3d ago

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

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r/RootsReggae 4d ago

Nobody Told Me | Irie Tahitian Reggae 2026

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r/RootsReggae 4d ago

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

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r/RootsReggae 5d ago

The Abyssinians - Jah Loves

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r/RootsReggae 4d ago

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 6d ago

Reggae Music Documentary 1979

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r/RootsReggae 6d ago

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

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


r/RootsReggae 6d ago

IRish BlvcK - Bounce [Afrobeat]

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r/RootsReggae 8d ago

Prince Far I - Throw Away Your Gun

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r/RootsReggae 8d ago

**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 8d ago

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

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6 Upvotes

r/RootsReggae 8d ago

Blood & Fire - In Memory of Steve Barrow

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r/RootsReggae 10d ago

tune id?

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Hi, I'm looking for this tune ✌️


r/RootsReggae 10d ago

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 11d ago

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 11d ago

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

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r/RootsReggae 12d ago

Special edition playing now

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r/RootsReggae 11d ago

Aaron Kamm & The One Drops

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