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Reggae-Hour | Reggae Interviews & History

ERIC WILLIAMS| Reggae Historian| Artist Interviewer
Reggae Music
Reggae
Bob Marley
Jamaica
Roots Reggae
Dancehall
Social Justice
Rastafari
Spirituality
Africa
Christmas
Rastafarian Teachings
South Africa
Women In Reggae
Gaza
Haile Selassie I
Dennis Brown
Hip Hop
Winter Solstice
Mental Liberation

Reggae-Hour is a roots culture podcast and media platform dedicated to reggae music, Rastafarian teachings, and deep dives into the history of the African Diaspora. We feed listeners seeking peace and I-nity (unity) through ska, lovers rock, and reggae while raising our voices for social justice across the globe. Each episode is purposefully filled with artist interviews, reggae history, and stori... more

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Latest Episodes

Celebrate International Reggae Day with a powerful conversation featuring South African reggae artist Don Dada (Menelik Nesta Gibbons) on Reggae Hour.

In this inspiring interview, Don Dada reflects on his journey from Forward We Continue to his SAMA... more

For more than five decades, Anthony Brightly has dedicated his life to reggae music. During our International Reggae Day conversation, he posed a series of questions that have echoed throughout the reggae community:

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What does it mean to be Proud To Be Black in today's world?

In this special Reggae Hour Podcast conversation recorded during International Reggae Day, Mr. E sits down with Jamaican-born, Toronto-based reggae artist Iyagrade for a wide-ranging discus... more

Freedom was won.

But what happens next?

Mr. E, Judah Lion, and Zionya explore Juneteenth, liberation, culture, history, and the responsibility we owe future generations.

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Freedom was won.

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Tasha T
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Episode: The Origins of Reggae: The Full Story | From Africa to Jamaica
Bascom X
Reggae artist and mentor who rose from Portmore to international stages
Independent artist
Episode: Bascom X Explains Why Reggae Is the Root of Jamaican Music | Reggae Hour Archives
Anthony Cruz
Reggae artist featured on Reggae Hour Archive
Independent reggae musician
Episode: Anthony Cruz on Heartbreak Anniversary, Reggae & Staying True to the Music | Reggae Hour Archives
Althea Hewitt
Reggae artist featured on the episode
Independent/Keritika Music (Moving Forward album)
Episode: Althea Hewitt on Music, Purpose & Never Giving Up | Reggae Hour Archives
Aaron Silk
Reggae artist
Garnet Silk legacy and Reggae Hour guest
Episode: Aaron Silk on Legacy, Positivity & Music as a Message | Reggae Hour Archive
Christopher Hale
Blazem, conscious reggae artist with Guyanese heritage and Rastafari affiliation
Blazem / Reggae Hour guest
Episode: Blazem on Rastafari, Righteousness & Staying True in Babylon | Reggae Hour Archive
Peter Toss
Guest musician, referenced in the show
Episode: Reggae Didn’t Lose Its Message — We Stopped Listening | The Truth About Its Origins 🌍🔥
Konker Spliff
Lead singer of Spliff Vision; Reality Roots frontman
Spliff Vision
Episode: Spliff Vision- Shot at 21, Loss, Survival & Why Reggae Is Still Rebel Music- Reggae Hour
Rasta Manchante
Reggae artist mentioned performing on the show
Musician
Episode: From Ancient Roots to Modern Roots Reggae — The Sound of a Living Legacy

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Mr. E
Host of Reggae Hour with a focus on roots, history, and community discussion

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Is Music Broken Seth Caro on AI, Value, & Why Thinking is the Real Revolution
Q: What has to change in the music industry to aid artists?
Caro emphasizes the need for a better payout model in music streaming and encourages artists to continue creating genuinely.
Is Music Broken Seth Caro on AI, Value, & Why Thinking is the Real Revolution
Q: Tell me about your writing style.
Caro shares how the hooks come easily while verses require longer crafting, emphasizing the importance of reading and diverse life experiences.
Why Rebel Salute Matters: The Festival That Refused Slackness
Q: What's the biggest hope for the 2027 return in Jamaica?
The hope is to reaffirm the power of roots, culture, and consciousness in a world that increasingly needs it.
Why Rebel Salute Matters: The Festival That Refused Slackness
Q: Is conscious reggae still resonating with the younger generation today?
Yes, it absolutely resonates with new artists like Kronix and Protoje carrying forward the message with modern sounds.
Why Rebel Salute Matters: The Festival That Refused Slackness
Q: How do you maintain that intense authentic Jamaican cultural experience when you transplant it to a different soil, a different cultural context like Florida?
The commitment for Rebel Salute Florida is uncompromising, following the same principles that guide the Jamaican festival.

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Reggae-Hour Artist Interviews focuses on roots culture, reggae history, and artist spotlights, weaving music with cultural commentary and social conversation. Episodes frequently feature in-depth conversations with reggae musicians and cultural voices, exploring the genre's origins, evolution, and contemporary revival, while interspersing classic tracks, performances, and oral histories. The show leans into authenticity, community, and educator-tone history lessons, often tying music to broader diaspora themes and social justice. A notable strength is its recurring commitment to spotlightting women and underrepresented voices in reggae, as well as bridging classic pioneers with modern artists for a living, evolving dialogue about the cultur... more

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2. Bascom X
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4. Althea Hewitt
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7. Peter Toss
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