John Masouri

Echoes' double bill this month features Protoje, celebrating the release of his latest album The Art Of Acceptance, and Aza Lineage, a Jamaican roots singer whose debut album Rebel Dawta is produced by King Jammy. I'd like to thank both artists for their time in making these interviews possible. Both are articulate spokespeople for their generation, whilst our monthly Vibes column sheds light on the controversy surrounding Yaksta and his remarks about whether certain of his c

Shaggy is this month's cover star and he's been busy! In this four page feature he talks about his latest album Lottery, hit single Looking Lovely with Robin Thicke and his acting role in Sting's musical The Last Ship. Jah9 also has a new album out and Open Heart Project is the main subject of her most recent Echoes' interview, together with her memorable three year stay in Tanzania. In our Vibes column we hear from Luke Bacchus, MD of the new stage production of The Harder T

This month's Echoes, the last of the year, has my tribute to the late, great Jimmy Cliff; a feature on Naya Rockers and a Round-Up Of The Year looking back on the highs and lows of 2025. It was a tumultous year for the music in so many ways, culminating in the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa and the sterling efforts to raise funds for the island's reconstruction.

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

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...

This month's lead reggae article gives the spotlight to producer Kareem Burrell, head of Jamaican label XTM Nation. In addition to hit...

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