John Masouri

I've always enjoyed writing for the German publication Riddim, which has long led the field of specialist publications across Europe. My contribution to this issue was a lengthy feature on Jamaican artist Keznamdi, currently celebrating his latest album Bl**d & Fyah.

This month's Echoes' reggae content was written in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa; a Category 5 storm that devastated huge swathes of Jamaica, and left many people homeless and without support. Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of all those who died or were badly affected by the worse Caribbean hurricane in living memory, and respect to everyone who contributed to the relief efforts including artists like Shaggy, Sean Paul and Maxi Priest.