John Masouri

2008 was the year that my book Wailing Blues: The Story Of Bob Marley's Wailers was published and I gave a somewhat controversial talk at...

I first started writing for Riddim when it was printed in English. In fact I contributed to the first ever issue. Sadly the support...

2017's Rototum Sunsplash was pure delight, and I really enjoyed taking part in a panel discussion with old friends Beenie Man, Aston...

My favourite memories of the 2008 Rototum Sunsplash - apart from giving an impassioned speech about the Wailers! - was seeing one of Jah...

I was honoured to appear at 2011's Rototum Sunsplash in Benicassim, Spain where I took part in a Peter Tosh presentation alongside...

I was honoured to be chosen as the principal ghostwriter for this new book by VP Records' legendary Miss Pat, whose journey within reggae music started in the late 50s alongside her husband Vincent Chin. Their Randy's record store in downtown Kingston was a magnet for the island's musical talent throughout the 70s and Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear and Lee "Scratch" Perry all recorded at the studio upstairs. The Chin family then relocated to New York and launched VP Re

Tarrus Riley is this month's cover star after having released the definite reggae lockdown album Healing, produced with Shane "Juke Boxx"...

As I write, Toots is in intensive care in a private Kingston hospital, being treated for COVID-19. Our hearts go out to him and his...

The return of Buju Banton has been spectacular to say the least with a highly acclaimed world tour, a handful of essential singles and...

This was the last issue of Echoes Magazine to come out before the COVID-19 lockdown. The lead reggae feature outlines the Bob Marley 75th...