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Aba Diop & the Yermande Family Release New Album “Family” ft. John Medeski | WATCH NEW VIDEO! Announces New Tour for 2025


 
Aba Diop & the Yermande Family Release New Album Family, With Special Guest John Medeski On Keys
 
Today, Aba Diop & the Yermande Family release Family, their new album that places the sacred sabar percussion of Senegal front and center in a vibrant fusion with global collaborators. The album is out now on all streaming platforms and features the unmistakable sound of John Medeski (Medeski Martin & Wood), who weaves shimmering organ, piano, and Mellotron textures throughout, lifting the ensemble into new, transcendent realms.

Naya Rockers to Release New Benefit Album “Higher Education” on Sept. 12th, 2025 | LISTEN!


 
NAYA ROCKERS ANNOUNCE BENEFIT ALBUM
“HIGHER EDUCATION” FEATURING STEPHEN
MARLEY, SISTER NANCY, MAD PROFESSOR
AND MORE
 
Naya Rockers, in association with Floki Studios (Iceland), proudly present Higher Education, an 11-track benefit LP uniting some of the most respected names in reggae, ska, dub, and New Orleans R&B. Recorded across 15 studios in five countries and featuring Grammy-winning artists,…

Reggae Singer Rochelle Bradshaw to Release Debut Album “Island Girl” on August 15th, 2025


 
Reggae Singer Rochelle Bradshaw Releases Debut Album Island Girl
 
11-Track Reggae/Contemporary/Soul Fusion Arrives on All Major Streaming Platforms
 
About Rochelle Bradshaw
Rochelle Bradshaw’s story begins in Portland, Jamaica, in a home where music wasn’t just entertainment; it was the pulse of daily life. Her father, Anthony Bradshaw, and her uncle, Devon Bradshaw, both played with the legendary reggae band Burning Spear,

Reggae Producer Selector A Releases New Compilation “Reggae Loves Africa, Vol. 2” | LISTEN to SAMPLER!


 
Selector A Releases ‘Reggae Loves Africa Vol. 2’ Compilation
 
The 10-track project highlights reggae’s dialogue with African history, culture, and struggle
 
Reggae producer Eisaku “Selector A” Yamaguchi has released Reggae Loves Africa, Vol. 2, a new compilation of ten reggae tracks that reflect Nelson Mandela’s vision for Africa, honoring both the future he fought for and the values he championed.

French Artist wordsofAzia Releases New EP “Modern Wihegou” | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
wordsofAzia Weaves Ancestral Wisdom Into Debut EP MODERN WIHEGOU
 
wordsofAzia is a French-born artist of Ivorian heritage whose music bridges continents, cultures, and generations. Rooted in the traditional Bhété rhythms of her mother’s village in Ivory Coast and enriched by jazz, soul, and spiritual reflection, her debut EP MODERN WIHEGOU is a bold and deeply personal statement on heritage, identity, and feminine divinity.

Queen Omega & Naya Rockers to Release New Single “Words of Wisdom” on July 11th, 2025 | LISTEN!


 
Queen Omega and Naya Rockers Deliver Roots Reggae Power in “Words of Wisdom” – A Spiritual Anthem for the Times
 
“Words of Wisdom” is a Cross-Continental Collaboration Rooted in Rastafarian Teachings and Gospel Music.
 
July 2025 – International reggae luminary Queen Omega joins forces with producer Nathan Sabanayagam and the Naya Rockers for their stirring new single, “Words of Wisdom,” releasing worldwide via Floki Studios and Naya Records.

Reggae Singer Lila Iké to Release New Album “Treasure Self Love” on August 22nd, 2025


 
LILA IKÉ ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM TREASURE SELF LOVE
 
OUT AUG 22, 2025 (PRE-ORDER NOW)
 
Jamaican Singer Will Make Her Reggae Sumfest Debut on July 19
 
Jamaica’s dynamic singer-songwriter Lila Iké embraces confidence on her sultry new single, “Romantic” featuring dancehall star Masicka, out today. The track and its accompanying video arrive alongside the exciting announcement of her highly anticipated debut album, Treasure Self Love, set for release on August 22, 2025

Singer Cheikh Ibra Fam Releases New Single “Sali” | WATCH NEW VIDEO! New Album “Adouna (Life)” Coming in October 2025


 
Cheikh Ibra Fam Shares New Single “Sali”
Out Now
 
The second single from his upcoming album
Adouna (Life), out in October on Cumbancha
 
A heartfelt tribute to African beauty and love, with a music video set in the historic city of Saint-Louis, Senegal
 
Following the success of his single “Xam Xam,” Senegalese artist Cheikh Ibra Fam returns with a new side of his musical personality on “Sali”, a soulful love song that celebrates African femininity, grace, and authenticity.

Reggae’s Roots: Exploring the Cultural Impact of Bob Marley

Reggae’s Roots: Exploring the Cultural Impact of Bob Marley

Bob Marley is more than just a legendary musician; he is a global icon whose influence transcends music and touches on culture, spirituality, politics, and social justice. To understand the roots of reggae and its profound cultural impact, it is essential to explore the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley, who played a pivotal role in popularizing reggae worldwide.

Idris and Sabrina Elba Releases New Album “No Lip Service” in Collaboration w/S’ABLE Labs | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
IDRIS AND SABRINA ELBA PREMIERE “NO LIP SERVICE” — A GROUNDBREAKING ALBUM FROM S’ABLE LABS EXPLORING BLACK IDENTITY AND CREATIVE WELLNESS.
 
Available now on Spotify and launched alongside S’ABLE Labs’ first-ever lip product, “No Lip Service” marks a groundbreaking crossover between music and beauty—positioning African founded brands at the forefront of wellness innovation and cultural storytelling.
 
NEW YORK, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Idris and Sabrina Elba premiere “No Lip Service” today, a groundbreaking new album created in collaboration with S’ABLE Labs.

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