The rub-a-dub and dj legend King Yellowman will visit Cologne as part of his current “Dem Mad Over Me” Europe Tour.

The live spectacle will take place at the venue “Essigfabrik” on tuesday, 24th november, 20:00. Ticket-price: 21 €.

More info here…

The VBS.TV crew has visited the jamaican capital Kingston to shoot a documentary on the contemporary jamaican dancehall scene.  The movie is divided into 9 parts – each dealing with different issues. Sneak a peek on dubplate sessions, dancehall princesses, clubs and more featuring artists like Vybez Kartel, Delishus, Ce’Cile, Einstein, Spice, Sean Paul and Assassin.

Watch all parts here!

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Riddim maker and soundsystem operator Raggattack from Gerona, Spain,  has some wicked productions available for free download.  All tunes are created in a original 80’s digital style with the typical catchy and distinctive sequences – a style that has set a landmark in the musical history of reggae. Raggattack features artists like Sammy Gold from UK (check out the showcase album),  U Rie from Neblina Sound and Rebel Congo aka Bad Spencer (Warriors Don’t Cry Riddim), Davis Fendah and more.

Discography – all tunes available on the MySpace Site:

Sammy Gold – Showcase

V.A. – Warriors Don’t Cry Riddim (check  Raggattack MySpace blog)

V.A. – New Heavenless Riddim

David Fendah y Raggattack -  Tocando Suelo

Diegojah – Electric Music

This documentary is one of these underground motion pictures which are brilliant yet hard to find. Recorded in 1979 this movie shows live takes from the Montego Bay Sunsplash, presenting Burning Spear, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Peter Tosh and Third World. Alongside the concert clips are a  stash of artists interviews and snippets showing the environmental setting of jamaican music culture. This makes “Reggae by Bus”  a serious piece of roots reggae documentaries.

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Thanks to Dacian for this interesting and stunning piece of documented reggae history. This is a must see for all reggae fans. Amazing original footage and great vibes. Galong!!!

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It is really sad to see that Google’s Youtube is deleting one good reggaementary after the other.  Due to copyright restrictions some brilliant movies aren’t available anymore. A shame – but still take a look what’s online and enjoy. If you want to download Youtube videos for further studying go and get this powerful Firefox extension. And now have fun with the posts that follow up. Cheers!

Mark Lamarr will present more jamaican hit biscuits from 5 March 2009 on. The one hour show starts thursdays at 10 p.m. Tune in. More info…

A repost of a very good documentary – this time on dailymotion. Cheers!

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Check out the dub vibes in Bonn/ Germany. Future Roots Sound sets up another Dub on the River Session…

Neblina Sound from Barcelona takes over this months Dub on the River. The Rub’a'Dub soldiers from Spain will present another ballistic session of roots, lovers rock and rub a dub.  Date: 23rd August, 8 p.m.. Tickets cost 17 €. The ship returns at midnight. Tickets are limited to a hundred!!!

Stay tuned and visit these sites for upcoming events!

Future Roots

Neblina Sound

The Uni of Dub opens the gates on friday 22nd at the SE One Club. Jah Tubbys, King Shiloh from Amsterdam and the resident sound Abashanti welcome all tribes to this unique event. A great warm up for this years Notting Hill Carnival as well. Entry is 12 pounds. the session starts at 9pm and ends at 6 in the morning. Earplugs can’t be wrong…

Thx to Popdown1 for providing this clip.

More info:

Abashanti I – Falasha Recordings

King Shiloh

Jah Tubbys

University of Dub