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Heartland Reggae

Movie review
Heartland Reggae was released in 1983 and focuses on Jamaica during 1977-1978.  This was a difficult period of time, both politically and socially in Jamaican history, with the JLP and PNP political parties competing for favour, and with a...

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Posted on 9th July 2006 @ 12:00am
Reggae In Holyland - Israel Vibration

Movie review
Reggae In Holyland is the story of reggae band Israel Vibration and the time they spent on their first trip to Israel in 1993 - primarily focussing on the beachfront reggae festival they played at in Ahziv, backed by Roots Radics. Israel...

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Posted on 28th May 2006 @ 4:00pm
Rebel Salute - 11th Anniversary

Movie review
Another DVD from the Rebel Salute festivals, this one coming from a series of three focussing on the 11th Anniversary special which took place in January 2004. The Rebel Salute festivals take place yearly in Jamaica, and are organised by Tony Rebel,...

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Posted on 1st May 2006 @ 3:00pm
2005 Reggae Music Video 3

Movie review
2005 Reggae Music Video 3, released by Music International Distributors, features a variety of artists and their big releases for 2005. Some of the highlights include :   *Ruffian Medley - Xray, Fantan Mojah, Bass, Frasser, Bescenta...

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Posted on 20th March 2006 @ 5:20pm
Sting 2000

Movie review
This DVD showcases footage from the Sting festival which took place in Jamaica in 2000. Performers include Junior Kelly, George Nooks, Cecille and Chuck Fenda, and also sound-clashes between Ninjaman and Merciless and Beenie Man and Bounty Killer....

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Posted on 13th December 2005 @ 10:00pm
Dancehall Riddim Driven 2004

Movie review
This DVD is about VP Records 25th Anniversary Concert which took place in Miami in 2004. It is relatively short, running for 52 minutes, and is a “..tribute to reggae music, the artists and the forces behind the music industry”. Artists featured...

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Posted on 16th November 2005 @ 7:00pm
Rebel Salute 2004 - Dancehall

Movie review
Rebel Salute is a yearly musical event that takes place in Jamaica, organised by Tony Rebel, with the purpose of uplifting the community and putting forward positive messages to the youth, through the promotion of Jamaican artists and culture. This...

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Posted on 6th November 2005 @ 7:00pm
Rockers

Movie review
This year marked the 25th anniversary of the classic film Rockers, and a release of a 25th Anniversary DVD. This DVD has bonus footage on it, including interviews with the director and producer, profiles of the actors/musicians and remastered video...

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Posted on 18th August 2005 @ 4:00pm
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