Monthly Archives: December 2015


The Heptones

The Heptones is a jamaican rocksteady and reggae vocal group which was formed in Kingston in 1965. The original members include Leroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewellyn. In 1978 Sibbles left the group to start his solo career. He was replaced by Dolphin “Naggo” Morris. The Heptones has made significant contribution to the defining sounds of […]


Meet Verse Ital

Stefan Wilson is a reggae singer, songwriter and guitar player who is known as Verse Ital. He was born In the town of Carenage in Trinidad on August 8, 1982. His musical style may be described as a fusion of Roots Reggae, Dancehall and Hip Hop.   Career Verse Ital started his musical career in 2008 with […]


Sorrel Drink Recipe

 Sorrel is the traditional drink of choice for Jamaicans during the Christmas season. The scientific name for sorrel flower is Hibiscus Sabdariffa, otherwise known as Roselle Plant. The plant is not indigenous to Jamaica. It originated in Africa and can be found in other parts of the world in places like Mexico, Argentina, India, China and the Caribbean.   […]


Control Mental Radio 1

Control Mental Radio is an internet based radio station with headquarters in Bogota, Colombia. They broadcast 24 hours daily, music from the Jamaican genres of Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady, Dub, Dancehall and also Hip Hop. It was founded in 2008 by Marcos Casoetto, Cristian Gonzales and Juan Castagnino of Argentina.  The first live broadcast was aired in 2009. Their current […]


Meet Gran Selecta

Gran Selecta is a band from Argentina which was started in March 2012.  There sound is a fusion of Reggae, Dub and Funk. The original members are Vigno Denise in on vocals and guitar; Caro Herrera on bass; DJ Chikane on turntables and sampler; Diego Quintana on guitar and vocals; Lyon Manuel Pereyra on guitar and […]


Meet OM Reggae

OM Reggae is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who specializes in the Reggae genre. He was born Oscar Medina on May 14, 1981 in Maraguay Venezuela.   Solo Career OM Reggae was lead singer and guitarist of the group Resistencia Roots. The group was formed in October 1998 and ofiicially broke up in 2014. in January 2015 […]