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Aimann Raad - Freedom (Ya Foy Production)

In all honesty, Ivorian-Lebanese artist Aimann Raad was a new name to us, although he has long been a familiar figure on the Ivorian reggae scene. With 'Freedom', he finally delivers his debut full-length.

September 6, 2026 2 min

News

Reggae.be: new design, familiar vibes!

You may have already noticed: as of today, Reggae.be looks significantly different. Exactly ten years after the launch of the previous version, we've finally given the site the much-needed makeover it was due!

August 26, 2026 2 min

Event Report

Sound system culture is alive and kicking, and that should make us all glad!

In his widely read opinion piece, Dries Talloen displays all the hallmarks of an ageing reggae fan. Things used to be better. Bring back roots and culture. Dub is ours. These are the same old refrains we've heard time and again.

August 11, 2026 16 min

Roots & Culture

R.I.P. Errol 'Barkwood' Brown (1951–2026), co-founder and lead vocalist of Black Roots

The ranks of British roots reggae band Black Roots are becoming increasingly depleted. After the Bristol-based band previously had to say goodbye to bassist Derrick King and vocalist Delroy O'Gilvie, we have now received the sad news that co-founder and lead vocalist Errol 'Barkwood' Brown has also passed away.

July 30, 2026 2 min

Roots & Culture

A tale of two lions: Haile Selassie and Belgium - part 2

In the first part of this series, we explored the earliest contacts between Belgium and what was then known as Abyssinia. We now move forward to 1924, when Ras Tafari, the future Emperor Haile Selassie, paid his first visit to Belgium.

July 21, 2026 27 min

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