Tag Archives: Reggae

28Jan/26

Pop-Reggae Legends UB40 Announce Massive 40-City “Unstoppable” North American Tour and New Summer Album

January 28, 2026MusicA Real Labour of Love, Ali Campbell, Anaheim, Birmingham, Canada, Cover Up, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Duncan Campbell, Earl Falconer, Falconer, For the Many, Gilly, Hollywood, Ian Thompson, Jahred Gordon, James, James "Jimmy" Brown, Jimmy Brown, Laurence Parry, Los Angeles, Martin Meredith, Matt Campbell, Matt Doyle, New York City, Norman Hassan, Ottawa, Red Red Wine, Reggae, Robin Campbell, The Planet Smashers, UB40, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

Jan. 28, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The provided text details the announcement of The Unstoppable Tour, a major concert series by the legendary British reggae-pop group UB40 scheduled for late 2025. This extensive 40-city trek will cover numerous locations across the United States and Canada, marking the band’s fifth straight year of North American performances. Fans can expect a setlist featuring iconic hits like “Red Red Wine” alongside material from a forthcoming studio album slated for release this summer. The current lineup includes original founding members and lead vocalist Matt Doyle, who has fronted the group since 2021. Beyond the tour logistics, the sources highlight the band’s enduring global influence, noting their massive record sales and multiple Grammy nominations earned over a career spanning nearly five decades. Continue reading →

28Oct/24

How Black music record stores shaped the sound of the UK

October 28, 2024MusicAmit Dinesh Patel, Brona Martin, Claude Hendrickson, Creative Commons, David Rodigan, Independent record label, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Music, Music industry, Music store, Record shop, Reggae, Trevor Nelson, United Kingdomadmin

Black music record stores have always been more than just places to buy records. These spaces became lifelines for communities, cultural hubs where people gathered, shared stories and connected over a shared passion for music.

From the early days of the Windrush generation to the present, these stores have been a vital part of the Black cultural experience. For many, they were crucial in shaping not just their musical tastes, but their sense of identity and belonging.

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08Aug/23

England are one of the favorites to win the the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

August 8, 2023FootballAustralia, Beth Mead, Bob Marley, Bob Marley Bob Marley, Colombia, Columbia, Ellen White, France, Jamaica, Leah Williamson, Morocco, Negril, New Zealand, Peter Tosh, Reggae, Roots Reggae Library, Sarina Wiegman, Spain, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

Tuesday, Aug 8 2023 – – The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has certainly produced some surprises so far, with teams like Morocco and New Zealand knocking out more fancied opponents. England have also progressed on slim margins, but they have shown that they have the quality to go all the way and win the tournament. Continue reading →

06May/23

What did Bob Marley say about life?

May 6, 2023Human Interest9 Mile Music Festival, Bob Marley, Gold, Guitarists, Jamming, Marley, Musicians, Reggae, Roots Reggae Library, War, Ziggy Marleyadmin

“Don’t Gain The World & Lose Your Soul, Wisdom Is Better Than Silver Or Gold.” “Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.”

Bob Marley wrote a song called “Jamming” in 1977. The song is about the importance of peace and unity. In the song, Marley sings about how we should all come together and jam, or celebrate, regardless of our differences. He says that we should not let the “bullets” of violence stop us from enjoying life. Continue reading →

06Feb/23

IN CELEBRATION OF BOB MARLEY’S 78TH BIRTHDAY, THE MARLEY FAMILY TUFF GONG AND UME RELEASE BOB MARLEY LIMITED-EDITION VINYL SERIES PRESSED AT TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL IN JAMAICA – AVAILABLE MARCH 24

February 6, 2023MusicBob Marley, Bob Marley Museum, Guitarists, Jamaica, Kingston, Legend, Marley, Musicians, Reggae, Roots Reggae Library, Tuff Gong, Uprisingadmin

The Marley Family, Tuff Gong, and UMe commemorate Bob Marley’s 78th birthday by honoring his life and musical heritage by announcing twelve limited-edition Bob Marley vinyl L.P.s, each numbered and pressed exclusively at the legendary Tuff Gong International headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica, featuring nine original studio albums and two original live albums, plus the world’s best-selling reggae album, Legend, all including a highly-desirable Tuff Gong stamp. Continue reading