Talkin' Reggae

Soulfiya talks with Jay about jumping on a soundsystem mic from an early age, learning to front a live band, blending various styles with conscious and spiritual lyrics, and his love of 90s dancehall

Hear Soulfiya on your favorite streaming platform and learn more about him at https://www.facebook.com/soulfiya

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Dane Foltin talks with Jay about the new Lion Heights album, False Reality, and the band's upcoming tour. PLUS what does it take to relocate a band, why is reggae an underground movement, and what exactly is Outlaw Reggae??

False Reality is available everywhere now!

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Pat Monahan returns to Talkin' Reggae to chat about FloFest 2023, plus the latest on his band Soul Purpose IV and WSLR radio show

Get tix to FloFest 2023 at https://www.potlucksrq.com/

For more on Soul Purpose IV: https://ourstage.com/profile/soulpurpose

Learn about Music with a Purpose at https://wslr.org/shows/music-with-a-purpose/

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Seattle's Lion of Judah Band returns to Talkin' Reggae to discuss their new sound, new tunes, and upcoming show with Soltribe and Streetlevel Uprising at Aurora Borealis in Shorline, WA 

For show info: https://www.facebook.com/events/904214280766180

Lion of Judah Band: http://www.lionofjudahband.com

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Manager Michele stopped by the podcast to discuss road managing the upcoming Pacific NW tour of Soltribe, Streetlevel Uprising, and many special guests! PLUS building a conscious reggae network in the U.S. Bonus fun appearance by reggae mom Brenda!

For tour details visit https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=731140345301699&set=pb.100052172201571.-2207520000.&type=3

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Naphtali, Curtis, and Stingshark of Dub Lounge International talk with Jay about the deep origins of the band, pushing dub and roots forward with new sounds, and the things that make a live performance exceptional

For more on Dub Lounge International: https://www.facebook.com/dubloungeintl

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Jay breaks down the tunes in Rolling Stone's article: "Where I’m Coming From: 60 Years of Jamaican Music in 60 Songs"

See the list at https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/jamaica-greatest-songs-marley-popcaan-reggae-1390124

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Jay pays tribute to legendary keyboardist Tyrone Downie, discusses anti-Semitism, and breaks down the 2022 Best Reggae Album Grammy nominees

Kenya Eugene talks with Jay about her new single "Higher", drops a history lesson on the 1878 St. Croix Fireburn Riot that inspired one of her hottest tunes, and discusses the intuitive way she chooses rhythms to create her Heart Music. PLUS how to let go of fear and self-doubt to let joy flow freely

Stream "Higher" everywhere now!

For more on Kenya: https://kenyaheartmusic.com/

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Adam Reeves discusses his upcoming comic book series on the life of legendary Skatalites trombonist Don Drummond. PLUS Adam talks about his previous book on the unrivaled wealth of musical talent produced by Jamaica's Alpha Boys School and... a boxing, sound-system rocking Catholic nun who made a huge contribution to reggae and ska??

Check out the Kickstarter campaign to help launch Trombone Man: Ska's Fallen Genius - A comic book series: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2007751561/trombone-man-skas-fallen-genius/community

Get Alpha Boys School: Cradle of Jamaican Music at https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Boys-School-Cradle-Jamaican/dp/0692980733/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Q5691XHWDHLY&keywords=alpha+boys+school+book&qid=1667783858&sprefix=alpha+boys+school+boo%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1

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