The Nomade Reggae Festival is set to return for its 11th edition from July 30 to August 2, 2026, in Anglefort, France. Nestled between the lake and the mountains at the foot of the majestic Grand Colombier, the four-day event will once again celebrate reggae music while promoting the festival’s core values of solidarity, peace, and unity.

Recognized for its commitment to international solidarity, the Nomade Reggae Festival brings together internationally acclaimed performers alongside emerging local talent. This year’s edition will place a special spotlight on the vibrant reggae, dub, and sound system scene from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sharing the stage with some of reggae’s biggest international names.

The first wave of artists includes Alpha Blondy, Admiral T, Groundation, Anthony B, Skarra Mucci x Manudigital, Jah9, Big Red, Jah Mason, Zentone, Lyricson, Sinaï Sound System, I Woks, Dub Silence, Ensemble National Reggae, The Tighters, Meeting Sound System: Soul Stereo, The Archivists, and D47 Sound System, with additional acts expected to be announced.

Beyond the live performances, festivalgoers can enjoy four dedicated sound system stages, food vendors, cultural activities, market stalls, and complimentary camping, creating an immersive reggae experience in one of France’s most picturesque outdoor settings.

Reggae powerhouse Hempress Sativa is back on the road this summer with a packed run of European tour dates, offered in two formats: full band show or track show.

The tour follows the release of her lates album WOMAN on March 20, 2026, produced entirely by Paolo Baldini DubFiles. The record delivers a message of power, gender awareness, and resistance, weaving together spirituality, identity, and determination into a single narrative. Since its release, Hempress Sativa has taken the album on a club tour that reached audiences as far afield as India and Colombia, before now bringing the show back to European festival stages.

The summer run kicked off at the Hampafestivalen in Svedala on June 26, and was followed by Couleur Café in Bruxelles on the 27th. Fans across Europe can catch Hempress Sativa at the following confirmed dates and locations:

16 July – Summer Nite Festival, Mogliano, IT (Band Show)
24 July – Ostroda Festival, Ostroda, PL (Band Show)
25 July – Bababoom Festival, Marina di Fermo, IT (Band Show)
26 July – WOMAD Festival, Wiltshire, UK (Band Show)
31 July – Sunfest, Bergamo, IT (Track Show)
1 August – Era Ora Festival, Torbole, IT (Track Show)
4 August – Jamit Fest, Melpignano, IT (Track Show)
15 August – Afro C, Bruxelles, BE (Band Show)
29 August – Uprising Festival, Bratislava, SK (Band Show)
11 September – Sun Donato, Bologna, IT (Band Show)
18 September – Festival Boreal, Los Silos Tenerife, ES (Track Show)
19 September – Sonraiz, Carcabuey, ES (Track Show)

Reggae recording artist Jah Izrehl has unveiled the official music video for his single, “Babylon a Wicked,” delivering a visual that complements the song’s message of social and political awareness.

Directed by Quan Nelson, the video features Jah Izrehl performing the track while dressed in army shorts, sneakers, and a Third World toque. Throughout the visual, the conscious reggae artiste is also seen smoking a spliff, reinforcing the roots reggae aesthetic that accompanies the song’s uncompromising message.

In “Babylon a Wicked,” Jah Izrehl uses the term “Babylon” to symbolize oppressive world leaders and systems of power. The lyrics address ongoing conflicts across the globe, expressing the view that many wars are driven by the desire to seize land rather than achieve peace.

The official video is now available on YouTube and other digital platforms.

Music and art enthusiasts are invited to an interactive afternoon of creativity as Jamaican singer, songwriter, and performer A J Brown hosts Paint, Sip & Song  on Sunday, July 12, at the Island SPACE Caribbean Museum in Plantation, Florida.

Guests will have the opportunity to create their own works of art while enjoying live music with A J Brown in a relaxed, creative setting. Blending music, visual art, and audience interaction, Paint, Sip & Song provides a unique opportunity for fans to experience the veteran entertainer in a more intimate environment. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.

In addition to preparing for the event, Brown is currently promoting his latest single, “Dancehall Ball,” a lovers rock reggae track written and produced by Danny Breakenridge for Upstairs Music. Released in mid-June, the song’s official music video is a fully AI-generated production that has been masterfully crafted, capturing Brown‘s likeness and signature features with remarkable realism while complementing the song’s romantic, feel-good vibe. The video further highlights Brown‘s smooth yet powerful vocal delivery and demonstrates the creative possibilities of modern visual storytelling.

“Dancehall Ball” and its official music video are available on all major streaming and digital platforms.

Reggae singer Samory I and The Wise Dem Band are scheduled to perform at Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz, California, on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Presented by Moe’s Alley and Ay Que Linda, the event will also feature special guest Blakkamoore, as well as DJ Robert Rankin.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the show beginning at 8:00 p.m. Tickets, which are going for $30.31, are available now via Ticketweb.com. The event is strictly for guests 21 years and older.

Roots reggae vocalist Nadia McAnuff, presented by SoulNurse Records, has unveiled a run of European summer dates under the banner “Roots. Family. Road.” The tour kicks off July 10 at Öland Roots Festival in Mörbylånga, Sweden, and winds through Germany, France, Poland, and the UK before closing September 5 in Île de Ré, France.

Several dates spotlight different facets of her musical world: some shows feature Nadia McAnuff & The Ligerians, others pair her with Kjah Sounds, and a stretch of the tour is billed as McAnuff Family & The Ligerians, reflecting the tour’s family-rooted theme. Stops include festivals and venues such as Downtown Festival in Wangerooge, La Rotonde in Tours, Ostroda Reggae Festival in Poland, Flockisteady Festival in Salisbury, and Paris’s La Boule Noire.

With the new tour, Nadia McAnuff continues to carve out her own identity in roots reggae while honoring the musical legacy of her family.