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Reggae Hour | Reggae Interviews, History & Culture

ERIC WILLIAMS| Reggae Historian| Artist Interviewer
Reggae Music
Reggae
Jamaica
Bob Marley
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 the roots reggae podcast for artist interviews, reggae history, Jamaican music, Rastafari culture, and the stories behind the sound. Hosted by Eric Williams, each episode connects the music to its people, history, and movement—from legendary voices to today’s artists.

Listen to full episodes, discover new interviews, and join a global community built on roots, culture, and I-nity. more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes118Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Nearly two years after his first appearance on Reggae Hour, conscious reggae artist Redeemm returns for one of his most thought-provoking conversations yet.

This episode explores much more than music.

Redeemm reflects on the journey since Key for C... more

Some conversations become part of reggae history.

In this heartfelt episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast, producer, bandleader, and Reggae Powerhouse Band founder Leroy Scarlett returns to celebrate the release of Reggae Powerhouse Band & Friends Seri... more

Watch the full Young Garvey interview on YouTube:

youtu.be/O3AgEOMMgRE

Read the Young Garvey feature article on Reggae Hour:

www.reggaehour.com/2026/07/fabian-findley-young-garvey-carrying.html

What happens when music becomes more... more

What happens when an artist values purpose over popularity?

In this special Reggae Hour conversation, Jamaican roots reggae artist Kleva Roots joins us for a powerful discussion about music, spirituality, discipline, and the responsibility of consci... more

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Recent Guests

Leroy Scarlett
Reggae artist and founder of Reggae Powerhouse Band
Reggae Powerhouse Band
Episode: Leroy Scarlett on Reggae Powerhouse Band & Friends Series 2 | Preserving Reggae's Legacy | Reggae Hour Podcast
Young Garvey
Jamaican singer, songwriter, producer, founder of One Nation Music
One Nation Music
Episode: Young Garvey Interview: Kingston Roots, Marcus Garvey & Conscious Reggae | Reggae Hour
Don Dada (Menelik Nesta Gibbons)
Conscious reggae artist from South Africa
Reggae-Hour guest, Don Dada
Episode: International Reggae Day Special | Don Dada on Reggae, Africa, Legacy & Forward We Continue | Reggae Hour
Anthony Brightly
Elder in reggae, longtime commentator and organizer
Reggae community veteran
Episode: Who Owns Reggae? Anthony Brightly's Warning Sparks a Global Conversation | International Reggae Day Special
Don Dada
Voice in the culture, mentor, advocate for platform building
Reggae community figure
Episode: Who Owns Reggae? Anthony Brightly's Warning Sparks a Global Conversation | International Reggae Day Special
Kleva Roots
Conscious reggae artist, proponent of spiritual duty in reggae
Musician
Episode: Who Owns Reggae? Anthony Brightly's Warning Sparks a Global Conversation | International Reggae Day Special
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

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

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International Reggae Day Special | Don Dada on Reggae, Africa, Legacy & Forward We Continue | Reggae Hour
Q: How do you mentor the next generation in South Africa and beyond?
Education is central; provide formal training, explain business basics, and create platforms where young artists can grow, while ensuring safe, supportive environments for all, especially women.
International Reggae Day Special | Don Dada on Reggae, Africa, Legacy & Forward We Continue | Reggae Hour
Q: What does your latest album Forward We Continue represent for you and for Africa?
It's a statement of progression and independence, reflecting Africa's move to self-determination, with a focus on unifying the continent through culture and music while honoring the diaspora.
Iyagrade on Black Identity, Reggae, Healing & Building a Legacy | Reggae Hour Podcast
Q: That's what I am talking about, man. Tell me, man, what's going on with you, man? How are you observing International Reggae Day today?
Iyagrade explains his independence as an artist, his Roots and cross-genre approach, and how he uses music to inspire and uplift others while celebrating Reggae Day.
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Q: What has to change in the music industry to aid artists?
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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.

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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. Young Garvey
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