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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/
Rhombus
The Rhombus dub trio bring a South Pacific brew of dub n bass, hip-hop, soul, funk, and roots-reggae.
http://www.rhombus.co.nz
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/
Ethiosales
Ethiosales is a New Zealand company that imports clothing, jewellery and accessories from Ethiopia. The goods appeal to the lovers of reggae music and HIM Haile Selassie. Ethiosales is the only source in New Zealand of original images of HIM Haile Selassie on clothing and accessories.
http://www.ethiosales.com/shop/index.php
Get Lessons
Your one stop shop for private music lessons.
http://www.getlessons.co.nz
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/
Outdoor Styles
Website about New Zealand music outdoor festivals.
http://www.outdoorstyles.co.nz/home
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/
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/
Stink Inc
Blog by renowned NZ broadcaster, writer, music-maker, DJ and 'Round Trip Mars' record label founder, Stinky Jim.
http://stinkinc.blogspot.com/
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/
Vyb3
Website from the UK which promotes dancehall music and offers a range of information from the dancehall scene, from news, to music, mixtapes and sound effects.
http://www.vyb3.co.uk
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/
Patate Records
Site of top-notch, Paris-based record store - Patate. Has an online shop.
http://www.patate-records.net/
Reggae Fever
Big selection of rare ska/rocksteady and reggae records all easy to find with search function and sound-samples.
http://www.reggaefever.ch/
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