Aurelia Dey, Etana, Marcia Griffiths & Others Confirmed For The 2019 Öland Roots Festival In Sweden (@EtanaStrongOne @AureliaDeyMusic @OlandRoots)

aurelia etana marciaThis year the Öland Roots Festival is doing something bold! Their entire 2019 lineup is made up of women in various genres of urban music: reggae, dancehall, afrobeat and world music. Some of the confirmed acts are: Aurelia Dey, Etana, Marcia Griffiths, Koffee, Etzia and a slew of other known female entertainers.

The festival will take place from July 10th to the 14th on the Öland Roots grounds – Dansbanevägen, 38062 Stora Frö – in Kalmar Län, Sweden. For the full lineup, info on tickets, camping etc. visit the event’s official website.

New Reggae Video: Raging Fyah – Better Tomorrow (@RagingFyah)

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Grammy nominated Raging Fyah released the official video for their single “Better Tomorrow” via YouTube on March 25th. The single, on which the group stays true to their roots rock reggae sound, will be included on their upcoming album.

Directed by Dubee of Upsetta, the video portrays disturbing images of current events around the world, as well as what should be done to make things better. Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.

Jamaicans Unhappy That Buju Banton Apologized To The Gay Community

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Earlier this month, Buju Banton released an official statement regarding his controversial song “Boom Bye Bye.” In the statement he made it clear that he has put the song behind him and will not be performing it again because of the pain it’s caused so many people.

Though some Jamaicans are okay with the personal statement, others are very disappointed. Some in the Rastafari community has even questioned why the artist, a known Rastaman would do such a thing.

Tarrus Riley Confirmed For the Terre De Blues De Marie-Galante Festival (@tarrusrileyja)

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The Marie-Galante’s Terre de Blues Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary from June 7th through to the 10th at Le Murat (97112 Grand-Bourg). Jamaica’s Tarrus Riley is among the list of those confirmed for the event. He will be performing on Sunday, June 9th.

Tickets for this event are now available online. Click here to purchase.

Sizzla Releases New Album, “Victory”

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Sizzla‘s latest contribution to the reggae industry is a 16-track album entitled Victory. Produced by Breadback Productions, Victory was officially released on March 18th and it has many in Sizzla‘s camp looking for the Grammy nod on this one.

All songs on Victory can be streamed and downloaded from iTunes.

Buju’s Next Stop Is In The Bahamas On March 30th (@BujuOfficial)

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Now that his debut performance for the Long Walk To Freedom Tour is behind him, Buju Banton and his team are now preparing for their next stop, which will be at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas on March 30th.

This event, which is being presented by Paradise Productions, will also feature a set from international Nigerian artist Davido.

New Reggae Video: Duane Stephenson & Agent Sasco – Play That Song (@AgentSasco)

Duane Stephenson & Agent Sasco

The remix version of Duane Stephenson’s “Play That Song,” which features Agent Sasco, now has some visuals. The official video was just uploaded to Duane’s YouTube channel and is definitely worth the watch.

Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.