After taking a hiatus, which was due in part to the pandemic, Jam Link International – the company that’s responsible for Aarhus’ annual Bob Marley Celebration – is now ready to resume the show on a more consistent basis. Having said that, the 2024 staging will be presented at Volume Village (located at Thomas Koppels Gade 201, 8000 Aarhus C) on Saturday, February 24, with a running time of 21:30 – 03:30.

As of this writing, the organizers have confirmed several of the region’s top-tier reggae selectors: DJ Willy, Denali Sound & Crew, as well as veteran guest Booyaka Sound from Odense, who is now celebrating their 30th anniversary. They’re also promising to announce the full and complete lineup at the end of January.  

Jam Link Intl.‘s Bob Marley Celebration was first presented in 2015. Both local – Europe based – and international (Jamaica and other Caribbean nationals) reggae performers have graced its stage. Furthermore, this event has become one of Aarhus’ most anticipated reggae concerts scheduled in the first quarter, and that is regardless of the lineup.

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Roots reggae singer I-Wayne has kicked off 2024 with new music. On January 1st, the Rastafarian performer – in collaboration with Life Glow Records – shared a powerful tune called Domestic War. On the track, I-Wayne shines a light on the unfortunate rise in abusive relationships.

The official video, which was just uploaded to his YouTube channel, further amplifies the seriousness of this issue, as well as I-Wayne‘s strong argument against behaviors that lead to domestic violence. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

After some unfortunate setbacks, Holland-based reggae singer Kayafyahouse is feeling elated about the release of his fourth studio album, Mr Herbsman. The eleven-track reggae project – which was recorded and mastered in Jamaica – went live on all streaming platforms earlier today, January 9th, 2024. 

With contributions from some of the best musicians in the reggae industry, Mr Herbsman is already being lauded for its exceptional production quality. Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Dalton Browne, Robbie Lyn, Dean Fraser, Sydney ‘Bongo Billy’ Watson, Melbourne ‘Dusty’ Miller, Donald ‘Danny’ Dennis, Mitchum ‘Khan’ Chin, and Paul ‘Wrongmove’ Crosdale have all added their respective skill set to the LP. 

What’s more, it was recorded at various studios in Jamaica: Anchor, Penthouse, One Pop, Tad’s Recordings, Mixing Lab, and Home Grown Muzik Recording, and was mastered by Christopher Daley in Kingston. And although Kayafyahouse is both the executive and creative producer, he credits Dean Fraser and the Fire House Crew for aiding him in the arrangements.

It is clear that no expense was spared on this body of work. It is well produced with relaxing roots-reggae and dub rhythms, as well as lyrics centered on relationships, social issues, the reggae genre, and life in general. Kudos to Toney Owens the 1st – Kayafyahouse‘s manager – who brought the singer to Jamaica in 2013, so as to connect him to all the aforementioned accomplished reggae figures.

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Vocalists Glen Washington and Singer J will be doing a Valentines Showcase at Chak89 Restaurant & Lounge – 105 Bond Road – in Mitcham, Surrey (UK), on Sunday, February 11th. Early bird tickets, which are going for £25, can be purchased on Eventbrite.

On his latest single, People of this World, Warrior King addresses the numerous wars happening in various parts of the earth and offers his perspective, leaning heavily on his Rastafarian faith. He sings:

As long as the strong keep oppressing the weak
as long as injustice is not made obsolete
as long as there is silence from those who can speak
there will be wars all over the world
as long as the truth is substituted with lies
as long as there’s people stealing others birthrights
as long as racism exist in the earth 
there will be wars all over the world

People of this World was produced by Josh Harris, with support from his team at Big Feet Records. The song credits are as follows: lead and harmony vocals were done by Warrior King; additional backing vocals sung by Rose Barnett; bass, Keyboards and samples by Josh Harris; guitar by Jallanzo, and drums by Santa Davis. The mixing and mastering engineers were Tommi Tikkenen and Earle Holder Mastering, respectively. 

The song was released on Friday, January 5th, and as such, is now available on all streaming platforms. 

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Goa Sunsplash, arguably India’s most respected live reggae music event, will take place this month, on January 13 and 14 at Antisocial Goa, which is located on Gawdewada Road, in the town of Morjim, Goa.

One of the confirmed performers on this year’s lineup is international recording artist Anthony B. The original fire man will share the stage with several other top-tier reggae acts. Click here for additional information.