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Anthony B
Site of Anthony B - has biography, releases, pictures and tour dates.
http://www.anthonyb.com/
Chuck Fenda
Reggae and dancehall artist Chuck Fenda - online. Includes tour dates, biography, news, photos and music.
http://www.chuckfendaonline.com/index.htm
Dubcall Productions
Site of Swedish-based producer - Dubcall - all about Roots & Dub! Includes audio and studio information.
http://www.dubcall.se/index.html
Jah Shaka
Online home of UK soundsystem legend - Jah Shaka - Zulu Warrior. Includes, events, history and discography.
http://www.jahshakasoundsystem.com/
Mikey Dread
Home of Michael Campbell - the Dread at the Controls - online. Includes news, biography, press, gig guide, links and downloads.
http://www.mikeydread.com/homex1.html
Newtown Sound
Production studio - Newtown Sound - online.
http://newtownsound.co.nz/
Perfect
Myspace page of reggae/dancehall artist, Perfect.
http://www.myspace.com/perfectfromjamaica
Rebel Bass
Website of Rebel Bass - producer, DJ & riddim maker - running tings in Queenstown and the South.
http://www.rebelbassnz.com/
Sizzla Kalonji Inc
Contains information, biography, tour dates and news about Sizzla Kalonji.
http://www.sizzlakalonjiinc.com/
Steve Rice
Site of Bristol based selector, Steve Rice.
http://www.stevericedj.com/
The Itals
Myspace page of Jamaican reggae group, The Itals.
http://www.myspace.com/theitals
Cornerstone Roots
Site of Cornerstone Roots - a 7-piece, original roots reggae group from Whaingaroa, Aotearoa - who combine a mixture of soul, deep roots skank, heavy bass riffs, conscious lyrics and Pacific flavours.
http://www.motherland.co.nz/cornerstoneroots/
Fat Freddy's Drop
Site of Fat Freddy's Drop - a live band originating from Wellington who fuse skanking urban Pacific roots, soul, dub, jazz and electronica.
http://www.fatfreddysdrop.com/
Homefire Burning
Website of Kapiti-based Roots-Reggae band - Homefire Burning. Includes biography, gig guide and photos.
http://www.homefireburning.co.nz/
Intinn Sound
Website of Intinn Sound - a Reggae/Dub band based in Ireland.
http://www.intinnsound.net/
Katchafire
Home of eight-piece reggae band - Katchafire. Includes profiles, gallery, gig guide and merchandise.
http://www.katchafire.co.nz/index.html
Kora
Home of five-piece reggae band - Kora. Includes profiles, images, audio, press, gig guide and merchandise.
http://www.kora.co.nz/
Salmonella Dub
Home of Salmonella Dub - five piece band who blend a hybrid of skankin roots reggae, low rolling dub bass lines with drum n bass breaks in a distinctly Pacific style.
http://www.salmonelladub.com/
The Blackseeds
Site of the eight piece live band - The Black Seeds - who produce a unique blend of funk, reggae, soul and dub.
http://www.theblackseeds.com/
Channel One Soundsystem UK
Online home of the classic UK soundsystem - Channel One. Includes releases, gig guide and profile.
http://www.rootsandculture.co.uk/
Chant Down Sound
Melbourne based reggae and dancehall crew. Features history, images, audio and gig guide. Also links to info about the Chant Down Babylon radio show.
http://www.chantdown.com/
Congo Natty
UK based jungle, hip-hop and reggae movement grounded in Rastafari.
http://www.congonattymusic.com/cn/
Firecorner
Sydney based crew, Firehouse. Includes profiles, links, audio and info on Oz soundsystem runnings.
http://www.firecorner.com/
Roots Ministry
Website of Germany Reggae crew - Roots Ministry. Includes biography, pictures, video, mixes and charts.
http://www.rootsministry.de
Yardwise Crew
Myspace page of Wellington-based reggae/roots/dancehall crew, Yardwise (Topknot, Misteek, Spin Zero, Art Official).
http://www.myspace.com/yardwise
BBC Reggae
Comprehensive resource on reggae from the BBC - includes profiles, history, music map, audio and links.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/bluessoulreggae/guides/reggae//
Dub.com
Site dedicated to dub which includes links to blogs, podcasts, radio shows, record labels and more.
http://www.dub.com/
I-Reggae
A web site livicated to change through the word, sound and power of reggae music. Features news, interviews, profiles, top tens, links and more.
http://www.ireggae.com/
Irie Lion
Home of Dutch, Belgian and Israeli reggae and ska online.
http://www.irielion.com/
JahWorks
A US web project that portrays Caribbean and African-based music and culture. Features news, reviews, gig guide and discussion board.
http://www.jahworks.org/v2/home.asp
Jamaican Label Art
A nice site dedicated to the artwork and design on vinyl relating to Caribbean music.
http://jamaicanlabelart.com/
Jammin Reggae Archives
Well-respected and long-standing portal to reggae online. Has a worldwide focus and includes news, interviews, reviews, and information on all things reggae.
http://niceup.com/
Lyric DVD Magazine
A DVD format magazine on the reggae and dancehall industry - music, lifestyle, news, artist interviews and concert footage.
http://www.lyricdvdmag.com/
Mukuna - Auckland Gig Guide
Auckland based gig guide, which also includes options for event promotion through various websites and publications.
http://www.mukuna.co.nz/
Ras Video
A video production entity formed by a group of Rastafarians, to preserve Rasta culture with the application of video technology.
http://www.rasvideo.com/
Rasta In Oz
Australian and New Zealand reggae and Rastafari information source. Includes links, radio shows, gig guide and information on other happenings.
http://www.rastainoz.com/
Rasta Ites
Rastafari news, information on Haile Selassie I, repatriation, Ethiopian Culture, pictures, links and events from around the world.
http://www.rastaites.com/
Reggae Auction
A place to find and sell rare Reggae vinyl and more for free ranging from Rocksteady, Ska, Dub, Roots, Rub a Dub, Reggae & Dancehall.
http://www.reggae-auction.com/
Reggae Australia
Australian reggae online – includes information on gigs, artists and a widely used discussion board.
http://www.ozreggae.com/
Reggae Lyrics
Website containing reggae lyrics.
http://www.reggaelyrics.info/
Reggae News UK
UK based site with news, reviews, gig guide, releases, gallery and links.
http://www.reggaenews.co.uk/
Roots Archives
A comprehensive and searchable database of Jamaican roots reggae albums from 1970 to 1985.
http://www.roots-archives.com/
Shizzer
Online home of the multi-talented South Island based reggae and dancehall crew - Dubwize Soundsystem. Includes profiles, audio, gig guide and other related information.
http://www.shizzer.com/
South Gate Reggae Aotearoa New Zealand
Longstanding non-profit website livicated to the upliftment of reggae music from Aotearoa.
http://www.reggae.artist.maori.nz/
Studio Uprising
Original illustrations with a Jamaican vibe.
http://studio-uprising.net/home/home.html
Untitled Element
Site of Jamaican photographer, Lindsay Donald. Showcases a selection of his amazing work with the legends of reggae and his efforts in maintaining the spirit of black culture.
http://www.untitledelement.com/
Yard Graft
Blog focusing on the reggae/dancehall scene inna Auckland.
http://yardgraft.blogspot.com/
Blood and Fire
Classic reggae reissue label online. Includes releases, merchandise, discography and one of the most widely used worldwide discussion forums.
http://www.bloodandfire.co.uk/index.php
Easystar Records
New York based reggae label dedicated to modern roots production, using live instrumentation and vintage recording techniques, and reissues of rare recordings.
http://www.easystar.com/
Falasha Recordings
Website of the mighty Aba Shanti and Crew - has pictures, writings, profiles, merchandise and recordings.
http://www.falasha-recordings.com/
Fifth Element Records
Kingston based reggae label dedicated to the upliftment of the youth through music. Features artists such as Richie Spice and Spanna Banna.
http://www.fifthelementrecords.com/home.htm
Jah Warrior
Home of UK based Jah Warrior Records. Includes releases, an online store, artist profiles, soundsystem history, interviews and links.
http://www.jahwarrior.com/
Judgement Yard
The official website of Sizzla Kalonji and Judgement Yard. Features history, profiles, multi-media, news and forums.
http://www.judgementyard.org/home.php?url=index
Musical Ambassador
Website of the Jamaican Musical Ambassador label. Includes artists, store, producers, photo gallery and links.
http://www.musicalambassador.com/
Motherland Collective
Site of The Motherland Collective - a group of individuals dedicated to promotion, performance and forward movement of roots based music in Aotearoa. Organisers of the bi-yearly Soundsplash reggae festival.
http://www.motherland.co.nz/index.htm
1.FM Reggae Trade
The best of classic and contemporary reggae with DJ SassoReggae - based in Brazil.
http://www.radioreggaetrade.com/
Munt 88.5 FM
Radio station of Massey University in Wellington, playing music of all descriptions and genres.
http://www.muntfm.co.nz/
Radio Active 89 FM
Wellington based radio station, playing some of the freshest and most diverse music in New Zealand.
http://www.radioactive.co.nz/
Conch Records
Online home of Auckland-based music store - featuring vinyl, CDs, DVDs, figurines, clothing and art.
http://www.conch.co.nz/
Ernie B's
Well-respected and longstanding reggae distributor. Stocks CD's, vinyl (LP, 12", 10", 7"), VHS, DVD's, books, and other items.
http://www.ebreggae.com/
Jugglin Records
Auckland based reggae supplier of the full spectrum of reggae, from long time vintage ska, roots & dub right up to the freshest bashment pieces. Also features Auckland events and news.
http://www.jugglin.co.nz/
Patate Records
Site of top-notch, Paris-based record store - Patate. Has an online shop.
http://www.patate-records.net/
Reggae Source
US site with current tour dates, chart info, music reviews and an online store.
http://www.reggaesource.com/c/rs/index.html
Reggae Unlimited
Site of UK soundsystem, Gladdy Wax. Features news, profiles, features and an online shop.
http://www.reggaeunlimited.com