John Masouri

I'd like to thank Jesse Royal and Easy Star for their time and support in making this months' lead reggae interview possible - it's always a pleasure! - and Al "Fingaz" Newman for bringing back great memories with his book Greensleeves: The First 100 Covers , which is the subject of our second reggae feature. Elsewhere we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Damian "Junior Gong" Marley and Dan Dalton's Welcome To Jamrock Cruise ; review singles galore by Friends Only, Collie Bud

teppin' Razor: The Rebel Life of Peter Tosh is published as part of the Omnibus Press Remaster series on 19 February 2026.

It’s been forty-five years since reggae producer Dennis Bovell took Dub Band stalwarts Nick Straker and John Kpiaye, together with...

This is the album with Sister Nancy's best-known hit on it - the iconic Bam Bam , which can still be heard in reggae dances and playlists...

There were so many highlights from my recent trip to the Rototom Sunsplash in Benicassim, Spain to savour, but meeting Marcia Griffiths...

Pioneering UK producer Adrian Sherwood celebrates his new album The Collapse of Everything in this exclusive interview. Elsewhere in...

After four decades, the first British reggae band to hit number one in Jamaica is back. In this issue we hail the glorious return of the...

Hollie Cook is this month's cover star. Grateful thanks to her and Lila Ike for giving up their time and making both these features...

Many thanks to Dennis Bovell, celebrating the release of his latest album Wise Music In Dub, and LA music producer Ralph Sall, driving...

I'm delighted to announce that I'll be appearing in conversation at Brooklyn Public Library on 17 June with celebrated US reggae...

It was a real treat to interview Sam Garrett for this month's Echoes Magazine. His personal, musical and spiritual journey is unlike that...

Nattali Rize has long been a favourite of mine, and I even named one of my books after her song Rebel Frequency a few years back. She...

Thanks to Konan, of Krept & Konan, and Omar Perry for supporting Echoes Magazine, and making the features in this issue happen. It was a...

Except not to Havana in Cuba, but the venue in central Chichester where I'll be hosting a free Q & A and book launch on Sunday February...

German publication Riddim has devoted ten pages in its latest issue to reprinting an extract from my latest book Pressure Drop: Reggae In...

Echoes' December issue has an exclusive interview with veteran UK reggae soundman and record producer Sir Lloyd, telling of his exploits...

In this month's Echoes Magazine you'll find in-depth features about the Last Poets and Natty, talking about their latest albums. The Last...

I'm honoured that Uncut Magazine have named Pressure Drop: Reggae In The Seventies as their No.4 choice in Best Music Books Of The Year....

It was an honour being asked to appear at The Little Theatre in Brighton's Dome during Black History Month, where I gave a presentation...

This month's cover star, Jamaican singer Kumar Bent, has an excellent new album out on Easy Star Records called Tales Of Reality on which...

It's always a pleasure to appear in my former hometown of Brighton and the Great Eastern on Trafalgar Street is a favourite haunt of the...

On October 19, 2024, I appeared at the Studio Theatre, The Dome, Brighton in conversation with Brighton based poet Akila M Richards at an...

My sincere thanks to Kris Needs for his 5 Star Review of Pressure Drop: Reggae In The Seventies in the November issue of Record Collector.

Sincere appreciation goes out to everyone who came to the Walthamstow Rock And Roll Book Club at the Exhale Tap Room on the 24th and...

Thanks to Alastair McKay for his review of Pressure Drop: Reggae Music In The Seventies in the latest Uncut.

Steve Barker's review of Pressure Drop: Reggae In The Seventies in the latest issue of The Wire was a joy to read and the work of a...

Many thanks to David Rodigan for a wonderful interview on BBC Radio 1Xtra, September 8, 2024, publicising my latest book Pressure Drop:...

I was privileged to be granted an in-depth interview with Jamaican singer and current reggae sensation Mortimer for the cover story of this

Many thanks to Garth Cartwright for his review of Pressure Drop in the current issue of Vive Le Rock. It's always a pleasure to read the...

Echoes Magazine - August 2024

I'm delighted to report that my latest book Pressure Drop: Reggae Music In The Seventies will be published by Omnibus Press on September...

Mortimer has a seminal album for Easy Star due anytime soon and it was a real honour interviewing him for this impressive nine-page...

Shenseea, celebrating the release of her album Never Gets Late Here, is the star of this month's reggae section. We also pay tribute to...

In this month's issue the spotlight is on Jamaican DJ and recording artist Yaadcore, the legend that was Desmond Dekker and the...

Writing an obituary about Aston "Family Man" Barrett - a master musician and true gentleman I was proud to call both friend and mentor...

Alborosie has an album out called Dub Pirate - a companion to his 2007 debut set Soul Pirate - but talks of future plans involving a...

This month's reggae cover stars are UB40, currently celebrating their 45th Anniversary with the brand-new album UB45 - the band's first...

I was delighted to interview and write about Romain Virgo and the band Duke Of Roots for this month's Echoes. I also had the pleasure of...

The first issue of Echoes for 2024 has features on Prince Fatty, celebrating his album of remixed Bunny Lee rhythms and a lengthy...

I wrote both cover features for this month's Echoes. That's never happened before and I have the utmost appreciation for the two artists...

It's always a pleasure when publications present your work to such great effect and the French magazine Reggae Vibes never fails to...

This last Riddim Magazine of 2023 is unmissable as ever and includes my features on Prince Fatty, who's done a magnificent job of...

My contribution to this issue was a feature on UK sound system Channel One with quotes from owner Mikey Dread, talking about his...

This month's two reggae features couldn't be more different. Stephen Marley is an important producer, in addition to being one of those...

Jamaican singer Samory I was one of this this month's cover stars. In this interview he talks about his musical journey to date and...

Words by John Masouri. Photo by Jeff Pitcher. To describe Creation Rebel’s new album Hostile Environment – named after former Home...

Leading London reggae label and sound system Reggae Roast and Kenny Smyth - a Jamaican singer of great talent and promise - are the main...

This issue has two main reggae features. Adrian Sherwood and Bongo Iyabinghi Noah talk about a new African Head Charge album - A TripTo...

The lead story for this latest issue of Reggae Vibes is Johnny Osbourne - Le Consecration, which is a 12 page feature about Johnny's new...