Rollin’ w/Bob
“One good thing about music,
when it hits you fell no pain.
So hit me with music…”
~ Bob Marley
Protoje
New ARTISTS
On the rise — The hottest new artist
out of Jamaica
It is said that society has lost its way. We have all but entirely lost hope in the possibility of revolutionary progress instigated by the young people of Jamaica. The pessimists have yet to consider the notorious innovation of Jamaicans, that therein lies a rich history of focusing and refocusing in perilous times, pinpointing the tiny loopholes and then widening them into gaping gaps for not only Jamaicans to see the truth, but the entire world. This is what a certain exciting breakthrough musician has committed himself to doing. His name… Protoje. …
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REASONING
“Reggae propelled the Rasta cosmology into the middle of the planet’s cultural arenas and suddenly people wanted to know what all the chanting and praying and obsessive smoking of herb
was all about.”
~ Stephen Davis and Peter Simon, Rock Critics, USA
Originals
The ORIGINALS
Roots, Rasta, Reggae:
Visionaries in a Musical Revolution
Reggae music is the roots of Rastafarian “livity.” Reggae, similarly, is the heartbeat of the film – both in lyrics and rhythm. A pulsating reggae score drives the film – classic recognizable tracks as well as the innovative, experimental works of contemporary international stars.
The artists, some yet to be confirmed, include the likes of…Alborosie, Burning Spear, Damian Marley, Jah9, Jacob Miller, Jah Cure, King Jassim, Matisyahu, Morgan Heritage, No-Maddz, Protoje, Ras Levi Roots, Tarrus Riley, Turbulence and the film’s lead, Donisha Prendergast.
The Soundtrack
Errol Blackwood – Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Errol Blackwood was born in the Accompong (Maroon) Hills of Jamaica. He moved to Toronto Canada at an early age … Continue
Tarrus Riley | Shaka Zulu Pickney
This is the official video for “Shaka Zulu Pickney” by Tarrus Riley. Directed by Storm Saulter
