Reggae Hour

Reggae didn’t arrive in the Philippines as a trend. It arrived quietly. And it stayed. In this Reggae Hour documentary episode, we trace the full journey of Filipino reggae — from its early discovery in the late 1960s, to the pioneers of the 70s and 80s, to the rise of Brownman Revival, and into the modern generation shaping its future. This isn’t commentary. It’s documentation. 🎙 What You’ll Discover Act 1 — Discovery How reggae first reached the Philippines through records, radio, and returning seafarers. Act 2 — The Pioneers How Manila introduced it, Cebu expanded it, and Mindanao grounded it in social storytelling. Act 3 — The Present & the Power Brownman Revival’s impact, the rise of regional identity, diaspora influence, and the question that defines the future: Who carries the crown of Filipino reggae next? 🌊 Regional Spotlight Manila — early cafés, university circles, artistic spaces Cebu — lifestyle adoption, festivals, Bisaya storytelling Mindanao — social commentary, rural narratives, resilience Filipino reggae did not imitate Jamaica. It localized. Less confrontation. More communal endurance. Different history. Different expression. Same roots. 🎶 Artists & Cultural Figures Mentioned Cocojam Brownman Revival Tropical Depression Modern Filipino reggae fusion artists Diaspora influence across the U.S., Canada, and beyond 🎧 Why This Episode Matters Filipino reggae has history. But it hasn’t always been archived loudly. If culture isn’t documented, it fades. This episode preserves the story — carefully. If this resonated with you: ✔ Subscribe ✔ Comment your region (Manila, Cebu, Mindanao, Diaspora?) ✔ Share this with someone who grew up on Filipino reggae Kasama ka dito. You’re part of this continuation. 🔗 Support the Documentary Work (Optional) Reggae Hour exists to document culture thoughtfully — without rushing, without reducing, without chasing trends. If you’d like to support the platform beyond streaming, we’ve partnered with Old Glory, a heritage lifestyle and apparel brand rooted in craftsmanship, identity, and culture carried with intention. 👉 https://oldglory.com/discount/REGGAEHOUR� ⚖️ FTC Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through the link above, Reggae Hour may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Availability, shipping, and pricing may vary by location. Your support helps keep this platform independent and research-driven. 📌 Stay Connected 🌍 ReggaeHour.com 🎙 Available on iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow Reggae Hour for deep cultural documentation We don’t chase nostalgia. We preserve legacy. And this rhythm is still moving. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

Is music actually evolving—or quietly losing its value? In this Reggae Hour conversation, Seth Caro joins us for a deep, unfiltered reasoning session on music, thinking, and the role AI plays in exposing an industry already under pressure. Seth reflects on growing up with hip-hop before discovering reggae, crossing genres without copying culture, and why scenes and slogans often limit creativity. He challenges the fear surrounding artificial intelligence, suggesting that AI may not destroy music—but instead force artists and listeners to confront how little value we’ve allowed music to hold. The discussion moves through producer mindset, streaming economics, and cross-genre philosophy, touching on moments like Keith Murray’s “Jah Rx (Redeye Remix)” as evidence that true crossover comes from shared values, not marketing strategies. This isn’t a promo interview. It’s a conversation about time, responsibility, and learning how to think for yourself. Follow Venice Beach Dub Club and stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venicebeachdubclub/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venicebeachdub/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiyVWHdm4QPQ_aH70kQdZgg All links & releases: https://linktr.ee/VBDC If this conversation resonated, don’t let it end here. Follow the artist. Support the work. Stay with the questions. Follow Reggae Hour for long-form conversations that move slower, think deeper, and honor music beyond the algorithm. 🔗 Carrying Value Beyond the Conversation A central question in this episode is whether music is truly evolving — or whether we’ve slowly allowed it to become disposable. That question doesn’t stop with sound. It applies to how we create, how we consume, and how we choose to represent what we value. At Reggae Hour, we partner only with brands that understand that craft takes time, and that meaning is built — not optimized. That’s why we align with Old Glory. 👕 Old Glory — Craft Over Algorithms Old Glory is a heritage lifestyle and apparel brand rooted in craftsmanship, durability, and cultural identity. Their philosophy mirrors the ideas explored in this conversation: resisting shortcuts, honoring process, and standing for something even when it’s slower. Old Glory isn’t about chasing attention. It’s about holding value in a system that constantly tries to strip it away. If this episode resonated with you — if you believe music, culture, and identity deserve more than speed and surface — you can support Reggae Hour using the official link below: 👉 https://oldglory.com/discount/REGGAEHOUR ⚖️ FTC Disclosure This episode description contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through the link above, Reggae Hour may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate support helps keep Reggae Hour independent, long-form, and committed to conversations that move slower and think deeper. Value doesn’t disappear overnight. It erodes when we stop protecting it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

Join Reggae Hour for a powerful 60-minute journey into the life, near-death, and eternal legacy of Bob Marley. On his 81st Earthstrong, this is not a surface-level celebration. We go behind the myth and into the moments that shaped history. 🔥 The Bulletproof Prophet — shot in his own home, yet standing on stage two days later. ☮️ The Peace Broker — the night music united political enemies when violence ruled the streets. 🕊 The Final Sacrifice — choosing the message over the body during his final tour. This episode explores the Rastafari philosophy, courage, and conviction that turned a man into a movement. 🎶 MUSIC FEATURED Rare and classic selections from The Wailers, including: Rude Boy This Train Freedom Time Ten Commandments of Love Rocking Steady …and more. 🎧 Listen live worldwide — February 6 at 7:00 AM EST 🌍 ReggaeHour.com | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | Apple Music, Subscribe for deep, respectful dives into reggae history and global liberation culture. We don’t chase nostalgia — we document legacy. 🔗 Carrying the Legacy Beyond the Broadcast Bob Marley’s life reminds us that legacy isn’t symbolic. It is carried through conviction, responsibility, and the choices we make long after the music stops. Culture lives not only in sound, but in how we represent ourselves and what we choose to stand for. At Reggae Hour, we partner only with brands that understand that culture is not fashion — and identity is not a trend. That’s why we align with Old Glory. 👕 Old Glory — Heritage Carried With Intention Old Glory is a heritage lifestyle and apparel brand rooted in craftsmanship, durability, and respect for history. Their philosophy mirrors the values explored in this episode: substance over spectacle, purpose over popularity, and legacy carried with care. Old Glory isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about continuity. If honoring culture and carrying history forward with intention resonates with you, you can support Reggae Hour and receive a discount using the official link below: 👉 https://oldglory.com/discount/REGGAEHOUR ⚖️ FTC Disclosure This episode description contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through the link above, Reggae Hour may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate support helps keep Reggae Hour independent, research-driven, and committed to telling history with honesty and respect. The flesh fades. The message doesn’t. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

Before remix culture. Before electronic music. Before producers were artists. There was King Tubby. Born January 28, 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica, Osbourne Ruddock would become the quiet engineer who taught the world to listen differently. In this special Reggae Hour podcast episode, we journey through his life, legacy, and revolutionary impact on reggae and Jamaican music history. This is not a rushed biography. This is a deep cultural meditation. We explore the golden age of Jamaican sound systems, where the mixing board became an instrument. Through carefully placed King Tubby dub selections, we trace the birth, invention, and global echo of dub music — an echo that still vibrates through hip hop, electronic music, and global sound culture today. Listen closely. Stay present. Let the sound breathe. 🎶 EPISODE STRUCTURE & TRACKLIST 🔥 Opening Invocation African Fire Dub — King Tubby 🎛️ Act One: The Birth and the Silence Before Sound Cumberland — King Tubby & Ring Craft Posse Smile — King Tubby & Ring Craft Posse ⚡ Act Two: The Revolution When the Board Became an Instrument Tan Good — King Tubby Dub Take Five — King Tubby Faith in Dub — King Tubby 🌍 Act Three: The Echo That Crossed the World Zion Dub Original — King Tubby Dub on Upper 1st — King Tubby Dubbing My Baby (Original) — King Tubby 🕯️ Closing Vibes & Meditation Jam Rock Spirit Love You — King Tubby & Kevin MacLeod Psalm 92 This episode is narrated through the voices of Zionya and Mr. E, and produced by Reggae Hour — where history is heard, not rushed. If this episode made you listen differently, stay tuned. Another echo is coming. 🔍 Related Topics King Tubby biography History of dub music Roots reggae culture Jamaican sound system history Osbourne Ruddock legacy 🔗 Affiliate Support — Craft, Culture & Legacy (FTC Compliant) Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links. If you choose to use them, Reggae Hour may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. 👕 Old Glory — Heritage Built to Last King Tubby believed in craft over flash — stripping sound down to its essence so what mattered could breathe. That same philosophy is why Reggae Hour partners with Old Glory, a heritage lifestyle and apparel brand focused on craftsmanship, longevity, and cultural identity — not trends. If you value culture that is built with intention, you can support Reggae Hour and receive a discount using the official link below: 👉 https://oldglory.com/discount/... Your support helps keep Reggae Hour independent, research-driven, and culture-first. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

When the drum goes quiet, the world listens. This special Reggae Hour tribute episode honors the life, discipline, and global legacy of Sly Dunbar — one of the most influential rhythm architects in music history. Alongside Robbie Shakespeare, Sly helped shape reggae into a language the world could understand — without ever losing its roots. From Kingston studios to global stages, from analog roots to digital futures, Sly’s drumming taught us that rhythm is responsibility. In this one-hour episode, Mr. E and Zionia reason through: Why discipline mattered more than flash in Sly’s playing How Sly & Robbie carried reggae across borders without dilution How the torch is now being carried forward by new and international artists — including the Africa–Caribbean connection that keeps reggae alive This is not an interview. This is a reflection. A reasoning. A musical journey guided by the drum. 🎶 Featuring a carefully curated Sly & Robbie set that lets the music teach where words fall short. 👉 Read the full memorial article here: 🔗 https://www.reggaehour.com/202... 👉 SUBSCRIBE for more deep reggae history and cultural reasoning 👉 LIKE & SHARE to honor Sly Dunbar’s legacy 👉 COMMENT with your favorite Sly & Robbie track or memory Stay locked. Let the riddim talk. 🎶 FEATURED TRACKLIST (AS PLAYED IN EPISODE ORDER) Intro / Foundation Fatigue Chic — Sly & Robbie Segment 1: Discipline & Craft Babylon Rebel — Sly & Robbie Change — Delroy Wilson & Sly & Robbie Changing for You — Delroy Wilson & Sly & Robbie Segment 2: Global Reach & Joy Everyday Is a Holiday — John Holt, The Wailers & Sly & Robbie Anywhere You Want Me To Go — John Holt, The Wailers & Sly & Robbie Happy Song — Sly & Robbie, Coba-U, KGN21 Pimp My Cab — Sly & Robbie Segment 3: Legacy & The Torch Positive Way — Reggae Angels & Sly & Robbie I Am a Promise — Rory Baker & Sly & Robbie 🎙️ Mr. E Prompted Track (On-Air): Perspective — Sly & Robbie (Woymab Music) Closing Wedding Day — Delroy Wilson & Sly & Robbie Soul Sister — Sly & Robbie & Delroy Wilson 📣 STRONG CALL-TO-ACTIONS (PLACEMENT READY) 🕊️ Honor the Legacy: Share this episode with someone who loves reggae 🥁 Join the Reasoning: Drop your favorite Sly & Robbie track in the comments 📻 Stay Locked: Subscribe for more Reggae Hour cultural deep dives 📖 Go Deeper: Read the full memorial article → https://www.reggaehour.com/202... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

Studio One changed music forever. But history doesn’t tell itself — people do. In this special episode of Reggae Hour, we reason through the legacy and controversy surrounding Clement “Coxsone” Dodd, the visionary producer behind Studio One. Celebrated as the architect of Jamaica’s most influential label, Coxsone built a system that launched global sounds — but also one that left many musicians unnamed, unpaid, and unheard. This episode explores power, authorship, and silence in early reggae history. We move from the birth of the sound system era, through questions of ownership and control, and into the music that defined a generation. This is not cancellation. This is completion. 📖 Read the full companion blog for deeper context: 👉 https://www.reggaehour.com/202... 🎧 Listen as a podcast on Reggae Hour Available wherever you get your podcasts. 🎶 TRACKLIST (AS PLAYED) I'm Still In Love With You-Alton Elliss, ASPO Matthew Mark-Toots and the Maytals Where’s the Girl for Me-Bob Marley and The Wailers I’ve Got to Go Back Home- Bob Andy Created By The Father- Dennis Brown I Was Born a Free Man- Al Campbell, Freddie McGregor The New Boss- Slim Smith (All Skatalites music hereafter) Freedom Sounds Guns of Navarone Ska Boss Police Woman Fuera de Mi Vida You’re Wondering Now 📣 CALL TO ACTION If you care about reggae history beyond the surface level: 👍 Like the video 💬 Join the discussion in the comments 🔔 Subscribe to Reggae Hour for the full story behind the sound Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

When the storm hits and Babylon goes cold, where do you find your fire? In this special winter edition of Reggae Hour, we aren’t just playing music — we are reasoning on resilience. As snow, power outages, and cold winds sweep across the world outside, Mr. E and Zionya (Daughter of Zion) dig deep into the crates to uncover the sounds that have kept the people warm for generations. From Prince Buster facing the long winter of 1960s England, to the modern spiritual armor of today’s Winter Soldiers, this episode traces how reggae has always been more than music. It has been a fireplace for the diaspora — a source of heat, unity, and strength when the physical world turns cold. This is a story of migration, survival, sound systems, and inner fire. A reminder that even when Babylon freezes, the spirit does not. 🔊 IN THIS EPISODE The History: How Caribbean migrants survived the winters of the UK, U.S., and Canada The Reasoning: Why warmth is both physical and spiritual The Music: A carefully curated journey through Rocksteady, Roots, and Dub 🎶 FEATURED MUSIC (All Rights Reserved to the Artists) Prince Buster – Long Winter (The Foundation) Venice Beach Dub Club – Winter Soldiers (The Struggle) Malika Madremana – Lion in the Winter / Let Mi Lion Roam (The Strength) Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad – Ginger Juice (The Healing) Plus more selections designed to melt the ice 🎙️ ABOUT REGGAE HOUR Reggae Hour is the heartbeat of reggae culture — preserving history, honoring the elders, and reasoning through sound. Hosted by Mr. E, featuring the spiritual reflections of Zionya. 🔗 AFFILIATE SUPPORT (FTC COMPLIANT) Disclosure: This episode description contains affiliate links. If you choose to use them, Reggae Hour may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. 🌿 Zivo.life — 30% Off For listeners focused on staying grounded and nourished through all seasons, Reggae Hour partners with Zivo.life, a plant-based wellness brand. You can explore their products and receive 30% off using the code: REGGAEHOUR 👉 https://zivo.life Affiliate support helps keep Reggae Hour independent, community-driven, and culture-first. Listener trust always comes first. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

This is not a playlist — this is a reasoning. In this Reggae Hour episode, Mr. E and Zionia reason through the music, message, and consciousness of Culture, guided by the uncompromising voice of Joseph Hill. From self-determination and honesty to global awareness and spiritual grounding, these songs are not just heard — they are meant to be lived. This episode flows through Culture classics that speak directly to responsibility, reflection, and resilience, with live reasoning between tracks that connect the music to real life, real choices, and real times. If reggae is a message, this episode asks one thing plainly: Are we standing up for what we know is right? 🎧 Stream live and on demand via ReggaeHour.com, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. ⏱️ PODCAST CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Fight For Yu Right — CULTURE 01:28 — Mr. E & Zionia Reasoning 18:00 — Pass On — CULTURE 22:00 — Be Honest — CULTURE 25:05 — Wings of a Dove — CULTURE 29:01 — Still Rest My Heart — CULTURE 34:13 — Why Worry About Them — CULTURE 38:09 — Camp Yard — CULTURE 43:04 — International Herb — CULTURE 47:22 — Mr. Music — CULTURE Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

We lost a giant. Today, Reggae Hour honors the life and legacy of Stephen "Cat" Coore—the founding father of Third World and a true cultural ambassador. We explore why his humility was just as powerful as his guitar. Body: 🕯️ A CALL TO HONOR Before we dive into the history, we will ask you to join us in a shared moment of silence to send power to his journey home. ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Cat Coore wasn't just a musician; he was an architect of the sound that carried Jamaica to the globe. From "96 Degrees in the Shade" to his cello performances, he bridged the gap between Roots and the World. Join Mr. E and Zionya as we reason on: Why Cat Coore is considered a "Prophet" of the music. The impact of Third World on the Diaspora. How to live with intention and leave the door open for the next generation. 🔊 FEATURED MUSIC TRIBUTE: We let the music speak where words fail. 🎵 Ain’t Giving Up (feat. Bunny Rugs) 🎵 Freedom 🎵 Brand New Beggar 🎵 YimMasGan 🎵 Natural Mystic 🎵 Front Door (feat. Gregory Isaacs) 🎵 96° in the Shade 🎵 Spirit Lives (Live) CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Legacy of a Legend 1:15 - Pause to Honor (Moment of Silence) 2:30 - When Reggae Went Global (Third World History) 15:45 - The Man Beyond the Music: Cat Coore’s Spirit 28:20 - "Leaving the Door Open" for the Youth 40:10 - Why We Study Reggae Legends as Prophets 45:00 - Closing Tribute 🇯🇲 JOIN THE CONVERSATION How has Cat Coore’s music impacted your life? Leave a Rasta flag 🇯🇲 or a candle 🕯️ in the comments to pay your respects. 📍 STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CULTURE: Website: ReggaeHour.com Support the History: [Link] #CatCoore #ThirdWorldBand #ReggaeHistory #RestInPower #ReggaeHour #RootsReggae #96Degrees #Jamaica 💡 Zionya’s Final Polish Tips: The Thumbnail: Use a classic, soulful photo of Cat Coore (perhaps with his Cello or Guitar). Text should just say "REST IN POWER" or "THE QUIET PROPHET." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp This episode includes AI-generated content.

Roots. Discipline. Testimony. This is not a hype interview. This is testimony. In this powerful episode of Reggae Hour, conscious reggae artist Blaz’em (Christopher Hale) sits down for a rare, unfiltered conversation about a 15-year journey rooted in Rastafari, discipline, and truth. Raised in a Caribbean household and guided by elder Rastaman dem, Blaz’em embraced Rastafari at just 14 years old — not as an image, but as a way of life. In this episode, he speaks openly about mistakes, accountability, spirituality, and why conscious reggae still matters in a world full of noise. You’ll hear Blaz’em reflect on:Why reggae is not entertainment, but testimony The role of elders in shaping righteous youth The discipline of the Bobo Shanti order Walking away from Babylon without selling your soul Why music can reach hearts when words fail And why righteousness is non-negotiable As Blaz’em puts it: “Reggae is not entertainment. It’s testimony.” This episode is for the seekers, the rooted, and anyone who still believes music can uplift, correct, and liberate. 🔥 If reggae ever spoke to your soul, this conversation is for you. 🎧 WHERE TO LISTEN Listen now on iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and ReggaeHour.com 🔔 Subscribe for more conscious conversations and roots-driven culture 💬 Leave a review or comment and tell us what this episode stirred in you 🌍 STAY CONNECTED WITH BLAZ’EM 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopherhale123/?locale=zh_CN ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQF526Y108wb7R5EUgL05XA/about 🔗 AFFILIATE SUPPORT (FTC DISCLOSURE + DISCOUNTS) Note: This episode description contains affiliate links. If you choose to use them, Reggae Hour may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only share partners we genuinely align with. 🌿 Zivo.life — 30% Off If you’re supporting a cleaner, more conscious daily routine, you can explore Zivo.life and use code: REGGAEHOUR for 30% off 👉 https://zivo.life 👕 Old Glory — Reggae Hour Discount For heritage apparel and culture-driven merch aligned with music and identity, shop Old Glory using the official Reggae Hour discount link: 👉 https://oldglory.com/discount/REGGAEHOUR Your support helps keep Reggae Hour independent, community-driven, and culture-first. Stay locked. Stay righteous. One Love. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

The Seal We open Episode 14 of Reggae Hour Salute with Tasha T – The World Is Trouble, a sobering roots anthem that sets the tone for reflection, clarity, and truth. From there, Mr. E closes out Reggae Hour Salute with a heartfelt recap of the past three days, honoring the music, the reasoning, and the spirit that carried us through this journey. Over the three-day experience, we reasoned on:African liberation and modern coups, especially Burkina Faso, sovereignty, and the global shift away from colonial control Babylon systems, global power structures, and the role reggae plays as truth-telling music Rastafarian philosophy, spirituality, and the divinity of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I Women in reggae as culture bearers, messengers, and matriarchs of sound Food, fashion, and faith — from i-tal living to cultural expression Global justice, Palestine, Africa, the Caribbean, and unity through consciousness This episode is not just an ending — it’s a seal. A reminder that reggae is more than sound. It is memory, resistance, healing, and prophecy. We close with music that echoes where we’ve been and points toward where we’re going. 🎶 TRACK LIST (FROM ATTACHED IMAGES)Born Jamaican – Anthony B. In a Di Jungle – Tasha T Maddicted Ruff Bounce – Dejah Lewis I Am Africa – Cactus Agony Heartbreak Anniversary – Anthony Cruz Mr. Preacher Man – Tasha T Earth Destruction Mix – Redeemm Welcome to Jamrock – Damian Marley Marcus Garvey – Burning Spear Praise Rastafari – Blaz Em African Man (Dub Vox) – Buju Banton Twists and Turns – Kasaka Say Something Jah Dub – Ecspedition 📢 FINAL WORD Three days. Multiple nations. One vibration. If you listened from the beginning — respect. If you’re just arriving — the archive lives on. Reggae Hour Salute isn’t over. It’s etched. More music. More reasoning. More truth. 🔗 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE & SUPPORT (FTC COMPLIANT) Disclosure: This episode description contains affiliate links. If you choose to use them, Reggae Hour Salute may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Zivo.life — For listeners who support natural, plant-based living, Reggae Hour partners with Zivo.life. You can explore their products and receive 30% off using code REGGAEHOUR. 👉 https://zivo.life Old Glory — Reggae Hour also partners with Old Glory, a heritage lifestyle and apparel brand. If you choose to shop using the Reggae Hour discount link, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. 👉 https://oldglory.com/discount/REGGAEHOUR Affiliate support helps keep Reggae Hour independent, community-driven, and culture-first. Listener trust always comes first. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp This episode includes AI-generated content.

Religion, Royal Bloodlines & Spiritual Reasoning We open Episode 13 of Reggae Hour Salute with the powerful Mystic Revealers anthem “Religion”, setting the tone for a deep, respectful reasoning session. In this episode, Mr. E and Zionya explore one of the most misunderstood conversations in reggae culture and Rastafari thought: the spiritual relationship between Jesus Christ and Emperor Haile Selassie I. This is not debate for debate’s sake — this is context, history, scripture, and vibration. We reason through how faith, divinity, liberation, and African identity intersect, and why reggae has always been a vehicle for spiritual questioning outside of Babylon’s rigid frameworks. After the discussion, the music carries the message forward — roots, upliftment, reflection, and soul. This episode is for the thinkers. The seekers. The listeners who know reggae is more than sound — it’s testimony. 🎧 Stream live and on demand at REGGAEHOUR.COM and all major podcast platforms. 🎶 TRACKLIST (from the images) Opening Selection Mystic Revealers – Religion Music Lineup Baffuchaffu – Ancient Kush Aaron Silk – Herb Tree Tasha T – Give I Strength Deep Blu – Missing Home Bugle & Capleton – Hopes (Small World Instrumental) Tasha T – Jah Jah Children Crucial Riddim – On My Mind STR8 – Come On Home (Mix 21) Thorpido – Nah Give Up (Kaos Family Records / Burn It Productions) Anaiyah Sunshine – Through The Rain Tasha T – Another Day (Zion Gold Riddim 07) Anthony Cruz – Heartbreak Anniversary Aliyah Sunshine – Just The Two Of Us Disclosure: This episode description contains affiliate links. If you choose to use them, Reggae Hour may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. 🌿 Zivo.life — 30% Off For listeners who support natural, plant-based living, Reggae Hour partners with Zivo.life. You can explore their products and receive 30% off using the code: REGGAEHOUR 👉 https://zivo.life Affiliate support helps keep Reggae Hour independent, community-driven, and culture-first. Listener trust always comes first. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

We open Episode 12 of Reggae Hour Salute with the timeless anthem “Jah’s Glory” by Third World, setting the tone for a deep and reasoned discussion on the divinity, legacy, and spiritual significance of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I. Mr. E and Zionya explore why Haile Selassie remains central to Rastafari philosophy, African identity, and global liberation thought — separating myth, faith, history, and cultural impact with respect and clarity. After the reasoning, we let the music speak. This episode features a powerful lineup of roots, culture, and conscious reggae selections pulled straight from the vibration — uplifting messages, Nyabinghi spirit, and forward-thinking sounds. 🎶 Full Track List (as played) Third World – Jah’s Glory Lion Heart – Almighty Father Praise Rastafari – (Artist Unlisted) Almighty – (Artist Unlisted) Ecspedition – Say Something Jah Dub Iyagrade – Heavenly Rev 2 Redeemm – Set Jah People Free (New Mix) Fyah Prince – Using Knowledge to Awaken the Masses Fyah Prince – Don’t Fear Judy Mowatt – Rasta Woman Chant Kquality – Giving Thanks (Main Mix 11) Queen Ifrica – Daddy Tasha T – Spread Some Love (Straight Mix) 🔔 Affiliate & FTC Disclosure This episode may include affiliate references. Reggae Hour is an affiliate partner of zivo.life and Old Glory. If you choose to support the show by using links associated with these partners, Reggae Hour may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. All opinions shared remain our own and are rooted in culture, wellness, and conscious living. 📢 Call to Action Listen with intention Share the episode with your tribe Support conscious brands that support independent media Keep the reasoning alive Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

We open Episode 11 of Reggae Hour Salute with the powerful and grounding anthem “Freedom” by Aza Lineage, setting the vibration for a deep and necessary reasoning on Babylon systems — how they operate, how they shape culture, and how conscious people learn to see through them. Mr. E and Zionya break down Babylon not as a buzzword, but as a lived reality — touching on social conditioning, economic pressure, spiritual distraction, and the importance of awareness, discipline, and community. From there, we move into “Nineveh” by Redeemm, a song that reinforces accountability, warning, and reflection — before letting the rest of the music carry the message forward. This episode blends roots, dub, fire band energy, and conscious lyrics, delivering food for the mind and vibration for the soul. 🎶 Full Track List (as played) Aza Lineage – Freedom Redeemm – Nineveh Tasha T – Bed of Fire Don Dada – Loyalty Runkus – In Addis Ababa (Dub) 9 Sabo feat. Blessed – One World Leroy Scarlet – Bounce Kleva Roots – Taking It Higher (Prod. by Recall) Redeemm – Peculiar People More Fire Band – Musical Fire I Threes – Precious World Iyah Angel – Love Is the Answer (Jah SoulJah Riddim) Judy Mowatt – Concrete Jungle 🔔 FTC Affiliate Disclosure This episode of Reggae Hour Salute may include affiliate references and sponsorship mentions. Reggae Hour is an affiliate partner with zivo.life and Old Glory. If you choose to support the show by using links or offers associated with these partners, Reggae Hour may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. All opinions shared remain independent, culturally grounded, and aligned with conscious living. 📢 Call to Action Listen with intention Share this episode with your reasoning circle Support independent reggae and conscious platforms Stay aware — Babylon thrives on distraction Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

Day Three of Reggae Hour Salute opens with a firestarter from Don Dada – Forward off his Forward We Continue EP — setting the tone for a deep, necessary conversation. In this episode, Mr. E and Zionya take a bold stance on one of the world’s hardest truths: the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the growing call for justice and peace. This isn’t politics — it’s principle. It’s about humanity, freedom, and the oneness reggae has always stood for. Zionya and Mr. E reflect on how reggae has forever carried the message of the oppressed — from Africa’s liberation movements to Jamaica’s cry against Babylon, and now, the world’s plea for peace. After the talk, the music continues the reasoning — unity riddims, righteous harmonies, and the timeless echo that says: “One Love means all people.” Tune in for healing, culture, and roots vibration that still dares to speak truth to power. 🎶 FULL TRACKLIST (FROM IMAGES + OPENING SELECTION) Forward – Don Dada Precious World – I Threes West Indies – Koffee X – Chronixx Virtuous Woman – RickyDan the Barber aka D Dan Concrete Jungle – Judy Mowatt Almighty Father – Lion Heart Why Can’t We Be Friends – Predator Dub Assassins Free Africa – Kleva Roots (Produced by Oga Henz) Set Jah People Free (New Mix) – Redeemm Good Ole Vybz – KQualiti Tempted to Touch (Live 1Xtra in Jamaica 2019) – Beres Hammond Man A Bad Man – Lady G 🔗 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE (FTC COMPLIANT) This episode of Reggae Hour Salute contains affiliate relationships that support the show. • Zeevo Life — Reggae Hour may earn a commission if you shop wellness and plant-based vitality through zeevo dot life using promo code REGGAEHOUR for a discount. We only align with brands that live conscious, natural, and sustainable. • Old Glory — Reggae Hour proudly partners with Old Glory, a veteran-founded lifestyle brand. Purchases made through our links may earn a commission that helps us keep this show independent and rooted in culture. Your support keeps Reggae Hour free from Babylon systems — independent, truthful, and powered by people. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

This episode of Reggae Hour Salute opens with a foundation stone: Burning Spear – Marcus Garvey. From there, Mr. E and Zionya step into one of the most important conversations of the entire series — Africa reclaiming itself. We break down the recent African coups, with a focused look at Burkina Faso and the leadership of Ibrahim Traoré, examining what self-determination looks like in real time when nations reject colonial control and economic extraction. The conversation connects African liberation directly to Jamaican independence, Garveyism, and Rastafarian consciousness, showing how reggae has always been the global messenger for these movements. This is not hype. This is history moving forward. The music that follows carries that same revolutionary spirit — roots, resistance, and reason — reminding us that reggae has always documented the fall of Babylon long before headlines caught up. 🎶 FULL TRACKLIST (FROM IMAGES + OPENING SELECTION) Marcus Garvey – Burning Spear Culture Brown – Move Up (Album: Go Dehaug 2025) I Appreciate Dads – Ecspedition Loyalty – Don Dada Give Me Long Days – Blazem Rasta (Aire State Riddim) Is This Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers Amsterdam Everywhere I Am – Cheezy and the Crackers Love Is the Answer – Iyah Angel (Jah SoulJah Riddim) Sick for Love – King I Music Focus Herbs – Stoneface Priest (Medi Riddim) Inna Yard – Anthony B We Can Do Better – Sizzla In Addis Ababa (Dub) – Runkus 🔗 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE (FTC COMPLIANT) This episode of Reggae Hour Salute contains affiliate relationships. • Zeevo Life — Reggae Hour may earn a commission if you choose to support your wellness journey through zeevo dot life. We only partner with brands aligned with conscious living and natural balance. Affiliate support helps keep Reggae Hour independent, culture-driven, and free from corporate control. No extra cost to you — just continued support for roots media. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

Day two of Reggae Hour Salute continues with a crown-heavy session dedicated to the women who shaped reggae culture from the inside out. We open with Rita Marley – Who Feels It Knows It, a reminder that reggae truth has always lived in women’s voices — whether history chose to amplify it or not. From there, Mr. E and Zai-O-Nya hold space for a powerful conversation on Women in Reggae — honoring the pioneers, the culture bearers, and the modern torch-carriers who never waited for permission. This episode gives flowers to women who: • Spoke spirituality when the industry pushed silence • Held roots culture steady through every era • Made space for the next generation to rise This is not a side note in reggae history — this is the history. 💚 Affiliate Note: This episode is supported by Zeevo Life. Listeners can receive 30% off at zeevo dot life using code REGGAEHOUR. (FTC disclosure: Reggae Hour may receive a commission from qualifying purchases.) 🎶 Tap in on your favorite streaming platform or visit ReggaeHour.com Because reggae never survived without women — it thrived because of them. 🌺 WOMEN ARTISTS HIGHLIGHTED (FROM TALK + PLAYLIST) Rita Marley Judy Mowatt Marcia Griffiths Sister Nancy Queen Ifrica Lady G Koffee Lila Iké Tasha T Lady Squanda Miki Rae 🎶 FULL TRACKLIST (EXTRACTED FROM IMAGES) Rita Marley – Who Feels It Knows It Tasha T – Ethiopian Liberation Queen Ifrica – Lioness On the Rise Judy Mowatt – Rasta Woman Chant Koffee ft. Jane Macgizmo – Blazin Marcia Griffiths – Dreamland Sister Nancy – Bam Bam Lady G – Breeze Off Judy Mowatt – Black Woman Lady Squanda – Fire Lila Iké – Second Chance I Threes – Nice Time (Live) Miki Rae – Sweet Delilah DK & Dubz – Warrior Gurl (Acoustic Mix) Tasha T – Put It On Lila Iké – Solitude Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

Day two of Reggae Hour Salute continues with a powerful meditation on reggae fashion as culture, resistance, and identity. This episode opens in roots fashion with Lee “Scratch” Perry – King of the Animals, then Mr. E and Zionya step into a conversation about how reggae fashion has never been about trends — it’s about truth, ancestry, spirituality, and self-definition. From African garments to Rasta symbolism, from handmade expression to colors that speak louder than words, this segment breaks down how reggae fashion moves as a living archive of liberation. The music throughout the episode reinforces that message — roots first, message always. This is fashion with meaning. Music with purpose. Culture without compromise. 🎶 FULL TRACKLIST (FROM EPISODE 7 IMAGES) Plough More Seed – Amicomeblaq Ethnonice – Ethnonice Culture Brown – Move Up (Album: Go Dehaug 2025) Iyah Angel – Love Is the Answer (Jah Sojulah Riddim) I Appreciate Dads – Ecspedition Twists and Turns – Kasaka Try – Emynenx Got to Be a Better Way – Mystic Revealers Heavenly (Rev 2) – Iyagrade Africa Forever (Mixed) – Iyagrade Track 13 – Unknown Artist Raving Fete (Soca) – Lionheart aka Pluxx 🔗 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE & SUPPORT LINKS (FTC COMPLIANT) This episode of Reggae Hour Salute contains affiliate relationships that help support the show. Zivolife — If you choose to support plant-based, natural living, you can explore Zivolife through Reggae Hour’s affiliate link: 👉 https://zivolife.com Use code REGGAEHOUR at checkout. Reggae Hour may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Old Glory — Reggae Hour also partners with Old Glory, a heritage lifestyle and apparel brand rooted in craftsmanship and cultural pride. 👉 https://oldglory.com/discount/REGGAEHOUR Purchases made through our links may earn Reggae Hour a commission, at no extra cost to you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

Day two of Reggae Hour Salute goes deeper than sound — it moves into sustenance, strength, and self-care. We open with Aaron Silk – “Positive Vibes”, setting the tone for a session rooted in nourishment of mind, body, and spirit. From there, Zai-O-Nya delivers a powerful culinary lesson on i-tal food — not as trend, but as tradition. This episode breaks down how i-tal living aligns with reggae culture, Rastafari principles, and conscious survival in modern times. 🔥 Inside this episode: • What i-tal food truly means (beyond vegan labels) • How food, music, and vibration work together • Why reggae has always been about health & balance • A roots-heavy playlist centered on liberation, identity, and self-respect 🎶 As always, the music carries the message. From Sister Nancy to Dennis Brown, from Iyagrade to Tasha T — this set honors women, elders, and truth-speakers holding the line. 💚 Affiliate Note: This episode is supported by Zeevo Life. Listeners can receive 30% off at zeevo dot life using code REGGAEHOUR. (FTC disclosure: Reggae Hour may receive a commission from qualifying purchases.) 📡 Stream Reggae Hour Salute on your favorite platform or visit ReggaeHour.com Food is fuel. Music is medicine. Culture is continuity. 🥥 i-TAL FOOD RECIPES (LOCKED FOR DESCRIPTION) 1. The Vegan Standard — i-tal Sip (Coconut Root Stew) Base: Fresh hand-milked coconut milk + spring water Ground Provision: Yellow yam, sweet potato, green banana Flavor: Whole scotch bonnet, thyme, scallion, crushed pimento Secret: Split peas boiled down to thicken naturally 2. The Vegetarian Delight — Callaloo & Pumpkin Rundown Base: Coconut milk reduced to custard Greens: Callaloo (or spinach/kale) Texture: Calabaza pumpkin Twist: Ghee or soft-poached farm egg Served With: Whole-wheat boiled dumplings 3. The Pescatarian Balance — Steamed Snapper with Okra Fish: Whole red snapper Bed: Carrot, onion, okra Aromatics: Ginger, garlic, bird pepper Method: Banana-leaf steam for full nutrient retention 🎶 FULL TRACKLIST (CORRECTED) Aaron Silk – Positive Vibes AmiComeBlaq – Plough More Seed Iyah Angel – Iyah Angel (Changes Riddim) Kqualiti – Whine For Me Baby Eesah & Jhoe Speng – Red Now Tasha T – Mother of Creation Redeemm – Set Jah People Free (New Mix) Iyagrade – Proud To Be Black Khago – Ruff Life Crisis Dennis Brown – Here I Come Rita Marley – A Jah Jah Sister Nancy – Muma Dis Come Atika D.M & Tasha T – Beautiful Lady Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

The spirit of conscious reggae never rests. We open this episode with Marcia Griffiths – All My Life, a reminder that reggae is not a moment — it’s a lifelong mission. From there, Reggae Hour Salute turns its focus to the other reggae festivals around the world that continue holding the line for roots, culture, and message-driven music when major stages go silent. In this conversation, we reflect on how gatherings beyond the spotlight — community festivals, independent sound systems, and grassroots events — keep the culture alive year after year. These are the spaces where conscious reggae is protected, amplified, and passed forward. This episode also features a powerful playlist spanning generations and regions, highlighting artists who embody resilience, upliftment, and global unity through sound. Reggae doesn’t depend on one stage. It lives wherever the people gather. 🎧 Tune in, reason with us, and keep the vibration moving forward. 🌿 SUPPORT THE SHOW This episode is supported by Zivo Life. Listeners can receive 30% off by using the code REGGAEHOUR at zivo.life. (Affiliate link — your support helps keep Reggae Hour independent and conscious.) 📲 Follow Reggae Hour on your favorite streaming platform 🌍 Visit ReggaeHour.com for more roots, culture, and reasoning Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support. 🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution. Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In: Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement: Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Visit → https://www.ReggaeHour.com 🔥 Let your voice be heard! Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message. The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp