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  • When the Drum Goes Quiet: How Sly Dunbar Disciplined Reggae & Changed the World Forever

    When the Drum Goes Quiet: How Sly Dunbar Disciplined Reggae & Changed the World Forever
    Jan 27 2026
    When the drum goes quiet, the world listens.
    This special Reggae Hour tribute episode honors the life, discipline, and global legacy of Sly Dunbar — one of the most influential rhythm architects in music history.
    Alongside Robbie Shakespeare, Sly helped shape reggae into a language the world could understand — without ever losing its roots. From Kingston studios to global stages, from analog roots to digital futures, Sly’s drumming taught us that rhythm is responsibility.
    In this one-hour episode, Mr. E and Zionia reason through:
    Why discipline mattered more than flash in Sly’s playing
    How Sly & Robbie carried reggae across borders without dilution
    How the torch is now being carried forward by new and international artists — including the Africa–Caribbean connection that keeps reggae alive
    This is not an interview.
    This is a reflection.
    A reasoning.
    A musical journey guided by the drum.
    🎶 Featuring a carefully curated Sly & Robbie set that lets the music teach where words fall short.
    👉 Read the full memorial article here:
    🔗 https://www.reggaehour.com/202...
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    👉 LIKE & SHARE to honor Sly Dunbar’s legacy
    👉 COMMENT with your favorite Sly & Robbie track or memory
    Stay locked. Let the riddim talk.
    🎶 FEATURED TRACKLIST (AS PLAYED IN EPISODE ORDER)
    Intro / Foundation
    Fatigue Chic — Sly & Robbie
    Segment 1: Discipline & Craft
    Babylon Rebel — Sly & Robbie
    Change — Delroy Wilson & Sly & Robbie
    Changing for You — Delroy Wilson & Sly & Robbie
    Segment 2: Global Reach & Joy
    Everyday Is a Holiday — John Holt, The Wailers & Sly & Robbie
    Anywhere You Want Me To Go — John Holt, The Wailers & Sly & Robbie
    Happy Song — Sly & Robbie, Coba-U, KGN21
    Pimp My Cab — Sly & Robbie
    Segment 3: Legacy & The Torch
    Positive Way — Reggae Angels & Sly & Robbie
    I Am a Promise — Rory Baker & Sly & Robbie
    🎙️ Mr. E Prompted Track (On-Air):
    Perspective — Sly & Robbie (Woymab Music)
    Closing
    Wedding Day — Delroy Wilson & Sly & Robbie
    Soul Sister — Sly & Robbie & Delroy Wilson
    📣 STRONG CALL-TO-ACTIONS (PLACEMENT READY)
    🕊️ Honor the Legacy: Share this episode with someone who loves reggae
    🥁 Join the Reasoning: Drop your favorite Sly & Robbie track in the comments
    📻 Stay Locked: Subscribe for more Reggae Hour cultural deep dives
    📖 Go Deeper: Read the full memorial article → https://www.reggaehour.com/202...

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    🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution.
    Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In:
    Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast
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    1 ora e 21 min
  • Coxsone Dodd Built Studio One — But Who Really Made the Sound? | Reggae Hour

    Coxsone Dodd Built Studio One — But Who Really Made the Sound? | Reggae Hour
    Jan 27 2026
    Studio One changed music forever.
    But history doesn’t tell itself — people do.
    In this special episode of Reggae Hour, we reason through the legacy and controversy surrounding Clement “Coxsone” Dodd, the visionary producer behind Studio One. Celebrated as the architect of Jamaica’s most influential label, Coxsone built a system that launched global sounds — but also one that left many musicians unnamed, unpaid, and unheard.
    This episode explores power, authorship, and silence in early reggae history. We move from the birth of the sound system era, through questions of ownership and control, and into the music that defined a generation.
    This is not cancellation.
    This is completion.
    📖 Read the full companion blog for deeper context:
    👉 https://www.reggaehour.com/202...
    🎧 Listen as a podcast on Reggae Hour
    Available wherever you get your podcasts.
    🎶 TRACKLIST (AS PLAYED)
    I'm Still In Love With You-Alton Elliss, ASPO
    Matthew Mark-Toots and the Maytals
    Where’s the Girl for Me-Bob Marley and The Wailers
    I’ve Got to Go Back Home- Bob Andy
    Created By The Father- Dennis Brown
    I Was Born a Free Man- Al Campbell, Freddie McGregor
    The New Boss- Slim Smith
    (All Skatalites music hereafter)
    Freedom Sounds
    Guns of Navarone
    Ska Boss
    Police Woman
    Fuera de Mi Vida
    You’re Wondering Now
    📣 CALL TO ACTION
    If you care about reggae history beyond the surface level:
    👍 Like the video
    💬 Join the discussion in the comments
    🔔 Subscribe to Reggae Hour for the full story behind the sound

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    🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution.
    Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In:
    Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast
    Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement:
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    The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp
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    1 ora e 26 min
  • Winter Soldiers: Keeping the Fire Burning When the World Freezes

    Winter Soldiers: Keeping the Fire Burning When the World Freezes
    Jan 25 2026
    When the storm hits and Babylon goes cold, where do you find your fire?
    In this special winter edition of Reggae Hour, we aren’t just playing music — we are reasoning on resilience. As snow, power outages, and cold winds sweep across the world outside, Mr. E and Zionya (Daughter of Zion) dig deep into the crates to uncover the sounds that have kept the people warm for generations.
    From Prince Buster facing the long winter of 1960s England, to the modern spiritual armor of today’s Winter Soldiers, this episode traces how reggae has always been more than music. It has been a fireplace for the diaspora — a source of heat, unity, and strength when the physical world turns cold.
    This is a story of migration, survival, sound systems, and inner fire. A reminder that even when Babylon freezes, the spirit does not.
    🔊 IN THIS EPISODE
    The History: How Caribbean migrants survived the winters of the UK, U.S., and Canada
    The Reasoning: Why warmth is both physical and spiritual
    The Music: A carefully curated journey through Rocksteady, Roots, and Dub
    🎶 FEATURED MUSIC
    (All Rights Reserved to the Artists)
    Prince Buster – Long Winter (The Foundation)
    Venice Beach Dub Club – Winter Soldiers (The Struggle)
    Malika Madremana – Lion in the Winter / Let Mi Lion Roam (The Strength)
    Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad – Ginger Juice (The Healing)
    Plus more selections designed to melt the ice
    🎙️ ABOUT REGGAE HOUR
    Reggae Hour is the heartbeat of reggae culture — preserving history, honoring the elders, and reasoning through sound.
    Hosted by Mr. E, featuring the spiritual reflections of Zionya.
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    🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution.
    Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In:
    Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast
    Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement:
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    The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp
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    1 ora e 18 min
  • Fight For Yu Right: Why Culture’s Message Still Hits Today

    Fight For Yu Right: Why Culture’s Message Still Hits Today
    Jan 23 2026
    This is not a playlist — this is a reasoning.

    In this Reggae Hour episode, Mr. E and Zionia reason through the music, message, and consciousness of Culture, guided by the uncompromising voice of Joseph Hill. From self-determination and honesty to global awareness and spiritual grounding, these songs are not just heard — they are meant to be lived.

    This episode flows through Culture classics that speak directly to responsibility, reflection, and resilience, with live reasoning between tracks that connect the music to real life, real choices, and real times.

    If reggae is a message, this episode asks one thing plainly:
    Are we standing up for what we know is right?

    🎧 Stream live and on demand via ReggaeHour.com, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.

    ⏱️ PODCAST CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 — Fight For Yu Right — CULTURE

    01:28 — Mr. E & Zionia Reasoning

    18:00 — Pass On — CULTURE

    22:00 — Be Honest — CULTURE

    25:05 — Wings of a Dove — CULTURE

    29:01 — Still Rest My Heart — CULTURE

    34:13 — Why Worry About Them — CULTURE

    38:09 — Camp Yard — CULTURE

    43:04 — International Herb — CULTURE

    47:22 — Mr. Music — CULTURE

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    🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution.
    Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In:
    Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast
    Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement:
    Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast
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    Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message.
    The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp
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    53 min
  • Kingdom Of Reggae 2

    Kingdom Of Reggae 2
    Sep 30 2021
    Tonight we listen to the greatest in Reggae as we talk R. Kelly, Hati/Afghan Refugees, and the C word (you know these algorthims stay on point)

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    1 ora e 11 min
  • Rest in Power Cat Coore: The Quiet Prophet Behind Third World 🇯🇲🕊️

    Rest in Power Cat Coore: The Quiet Prophet Behind Third World 🇯🇲🕊️
    Jan 19 2026
    We lost a giant. Today, Reggae Hour honors the life and legacy of Stephen "Cat" Coore—the founding father of Third World and a true cultural ambassador. We explore why his humility was just as powerful as his guitar.

    Body:

    🕯️ A CALL TO HONOR
    Before we dive into the history, we will ask you to join us in a shared moment of silence to send power to his journey home.

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
    Cat Coore wasn't just a musician; he was an architect of the sound that carried Jamaica to the globe. From "96 Degrees in the Shade" to his cello performances, he bridged the gap between Roots and the World.

    Join Mr. E and Zionya as we reason on:

    Why Cat Coore is considered a "Prophet" of the music.
    The impact of Third World on the Diaspora.
    How to live with intention and leave the door open for the next generation.
    🔊 FEATURED MUSIC TRIBUTE:
    We let the music speak where words fail.
    🎵 Ain’t Giving Up (feat. Bunny Rugs)
    🎵 Freedom
    🎵 Brand New Beggar
    🎵 YimMasGan
    🎵 Natural Mystic
    🎵 Front Door (feat. Gregory Isaacs)
    🎵 96° in the Shade
    🎵 Spirit Lives (Live)

    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 - The Legacy of a Legend
    1:15 - Pause to Honor (Moment of Silence)
    2:30 - When Reggae Went Global (Third World History)
    15:45 - The Man Beyond the Music: Cat Coore’s Spirit
    28:20 - "Leaving the Door Open" for the Youth
    40:10 - Why We Study Reggae Legends as Prophets
    45:00 - Closing Tribute

    🇯🇲 JOIN THE CONVERSATION
    How has Cat Coore’s music impacted your life? Leave a Rasta flag 🇯🇲 or a candle 🕯️ in the comments to pay your respects.

    📍 STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CULTURE:
    Website:
    ReggaeHour.com

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    #CatCoore #ThirdWorldBand #ReggaeHistory #RestInPower #ReggaeHour #RootsReggae #96Degrees #Jamaica

    💡 Zionya’s Final Polish Tips:
    The Thumbnail: Use a classic, soulful photo of Cat Coore (perhaps with his Cello or Guitar). Text should just say "REST IN POWER" or "THE QUIET PROPHET."

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    🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution.
    Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In:
    Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast
    Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement:
    Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ReggaeHourPodcast
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    Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message.
    The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

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    1 ora e 7 min
  • 15 Years of Fire: Blaz’em on Rastafari, Roots Reggae & Why Truth Still Matters

    15 Years of Fire: Blaz’em on Rastafari, Roots Reggae & Why Truth Still Matters
    Jan 19 2026
    Roots. Discipline. Testimony. This is not a hype interview.
    This is testimony. In this powerful episode of Reggae Hour, conscious reggae artist Blaz’em (Christopher Hale) sits down for a rare, unfiltered conversation about a 15-year journey rooted in Rastafari, discipline, and truth. Raised in a Caribbean household and guided by elder Rastaman dem, Blaz’em embraced Rastafari at just 14 years old — not as an image, but as a way of life. In this episode, he speaks openly about mistakes, accountability, spirituality, and why conscious reggae still matters in a world full of noise. You’ll hear Blaz’em reflect on:
    • Why reggae is not entertainment, but testimony
    • The role of elders in shaping righteous youth
    • The discipline of the Bobo Shanti order
    • Walking away from Babylon without selling your soul
    • Why music can reach hearts when words fail
    • And why righteousness is non-negotiable
    As Blaz’em puts it: “Reggae is not entertainment. It’s testimony.” This episode is for the seekers, the rooted, and anyone who still believes music can uplift, correct, and liberate. 🔥 If reggae ever spoke to your soul, this conversation is for you. 🎧 WHERE TO LISTEN Listen now on iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and ReggaeHour.com
    🔔 Subscribe for more conscious conversations and roots-driven culture
    💬 Leave a review or comment and tell us what this episode stirred in you 🌍 STAY CONNECTED WITH BLAZ’EM 📘 Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/christopherhale123/?locale=zh_CN ▶️ YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQF526Y108wb7R5EUgL05XA/about 🔗 AFFILIATE SUPPORT (FTC DISCLOSURE + DISCOUNTS) Note: This episode description contains affiliate links. If you choose to use them, Reggae Hour may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only share partners we genuinely align with. 🌿 Zivo.life — 30% Off If you’re supporting a cleaner, more conscious daily routine, you can explore Zivo.life and use code:
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    🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution.
    Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In:
    Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast
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    46 min
  • The World Is Trouble Three Days of Roots, Reason & Revelation-- Reggae Hour Salute

    The World Is Trouble Three Days of Roots, Reason & Revelation-- Reggae Hour Salute
    Jan 18 2026
    The Seal We open Episode 14 of Reggae Hour Salute with Tasha T – The World Is Trouble, a sobering roots anthem that sets the tone for reflection, clarity, and truth. From there, Mr. E closes out Reggae Hour Salute with a heartfelt recap of the past three days, honoring the music, the reasoning, and the spirit that carried us through this journey. Over the three-day experience, we reasoned on:
    • African liberation and modern coups, especially Burkina Faso, sovereignty, and the global shift away from colonial control
    • Babylon systems, global power structures, and the role reggae plays as truth-telling music
    • Rastafarian philosophy, spirituality, and the divinity of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I
    • Women in reggae as culture bearers, messengers, and matriarchs of sound
    • Food, fashion, and faith — from i-tal living to cultural expression
    • Global justice, Palestine, Africa, the Caribbean, and unity through consciousness
    This episode is not just an ending — it’s a seal. A reminder that reggae is more than sound. It is memory, resistance, healing, and prophecy. We close with music that echoes where we’ve been and points toward where we’re going. 🎶 TRACK LIST (FROM ATTACHED IMAGES)
    • Born Jamaican – Anthony B.
    • In a Di Jungle – Tasha T
    • Maddicted Ruff Bounce – Dejah Lewis
    • I Am Africa – Cactus Agony
    • Heartbreak Anniversary – Anthony Cruz
    • Mr. Preacher Man – Tasha T
    • Earth Destruction Mix – Redeemm
    • Welcome to Jamrock – Damian Marley
    • Marcus Garvey – Burning Spear
    • Praise Rastafari – Blaz Em
    • African Man (Dub Vox) – Buju Banton
    • Twists and Turns – Kasaka
    • Say Something Jah Dub – Ecspedition
    📢 FINAL WORD Three days.
    Multiple nations.
    One vibration. If you listened from the beginning — respect.
    If you’re just arriving — the archive lives on. Reggae Hour Salute isn’t over.
    It’s etched. More music.
    More reasoning.
    More truth. 🔗 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE & SUPPORT (FTC COMPLIANT) Disclosure: This episode description contains affiliate links. If you choose to use them, Reggae Hour Salute may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
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    🌍 Roots. Culture. Revolution.
    Every episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast dives deep into reggae’s heartbeat — the stories, struggles, and spirit that unite the African diaspora. From Kingston to Cape Town, London to Lagos, we bring reggae’s message of truth, love, and liberation to the world. 🎙️ Subscribe & Tune In:
    Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast
    Listen worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Amazon Music. 💬 Join the Movement:
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    Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and tag a bredren or sistren who needs this message.
    The conversation continues in the comments — we reason, we rise, we build. #ReggaeHourPodcast #ReggaeCulture #Rastafari #RootsAndReality #OneLove #fyp

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    1 ora e 4 min