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August 19, 2026 · 31 min

One year after his first appearance on Reggae Hour, Kwalyti returns with a renewed sense of purpose, deeper maturity, and one of his most meaningful songs to date. In this exclusive conversation, we go beyond the music to explore the…
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August 12, 2026 · 55 min

Nearly two years after his first appearance on Reggae Hour, conscious reggae artist Redeemm returns for one of his most thought-provoking conversations yet. This episode explores much more than music. Redeemm reflects on the journey since…
Leroy Scarlett on Reggae Powerhouse Band & Friends Series 2 | Preserving Reggae's Legacy | Reggae Hour Podcast

August 5, 2026 · 45 min

Some conversations become part of reggae history. In this heartfelt episode of the Reggae Hour Podcast, producer, bandleader, and Reggae Powerhouse Band founder Leroy Scarlett returns to celebrate the release of Reggae Powerhouse Band &…
Young Garvey Interview: Kingston Roots, Marcus Garvey & Conscious Reggae | Reggae Hour

August 2, 2026 · 54 min

Watch the full Young Garvey interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O3AgEOMMgRE Read the Young Garvey feature article on Reggae Hour: https://www.reggaehour.com/2026/07/fabian-findley-young-garvey-carrying.html What happens when music…

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Kleva Roots | Authentic Music in a Broken Industry | International Reggae Day Special | Reggae Hour

July 29, 2026 · 40 min

What happens when an artist values purpose over popularity? In this special Reggae Hour conversation, Jamaican roots reggae artist Kleva Roots joins us for a powerful discussion about music, spirituality, discipline, and the responsibility…
International Reggae Day Special | Don Dada on Reggae, Africa, Legacy & Forward We Continue | Reggae Hour

July 22, 2026 · 32 min

Celebrate International Reggae Day with a powerful conversation featuring South African reggae artist Don Dada (Menelik Nesta Gibbons) on Reggae Hour. In this inspiring interview, Don Dada reflects on his journey from Forward We Continue…
Who Owns Reggae? Anthony Brightly's Warning Sparks a Global Conversation | International Reggae Day Special

July 10, 2026 · 28 min

For more than five decades, Anthony Brightly has dedicated his life to reggae music. During our International Reggae Day conversation, he posed a series of questions that have echoed throughout the reggae community: What is International…
Iyagrade on Black Identity, Reggae, Healing & Building a Legacy | Reggae Hour Podcast

July 7, 2026 · 45 min

What does it mean to be Proud To Be Black in today's world? In this special Reggae Hour Podcast conversation recorded during International Reggae Day, Mr. E sits down with Jamaican-born, Toronto-based reggae artist Iyagrade for a…
Juneteenth 2026. Freedom Won. Now What Happens Next

June 18, 2026 · 44 min

Freedom was won. But what happens next? Mr. E, Judah Lion, and Zionya explore Juneteenth, liberation, culture, history, and the responsibility we owe future generations. LONG DESCRIPTION Freedom was won. But what happens next? In this…
Before Reggae There Was Ska | The Sound That Helped Jamaica Find Its Voice

June 14, 2026 · 31 min

History does not live in books alone. It lives in memory. It lives in culture. And sometimes, it lives in music. In Season 2 Episode 5, Mr. E and Zionya travel back to a pivotal moment in Jamaican history to explore the rise of ska—the…
Did Reggae Lose Its Soul? | Roots Reggae vs Dancehall Explained

June 14, 2026 · 39 min

For decades, roots reggae carried messages of spirituality, resistance, African identity, justice, and liberation. Artists like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Burning Spear used music as education, healing, and cultural preservation. But as…

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Reggae Hour is the roots reggae podcast for artist interviews, reggae history, Jamaican music, Rastafari culture, and the stories behind the sound. Hosted by Eric Williams, each episode connects the music to its people, history, and movement—from legendary voices to today’s artists. Listen to full episodes, discover new interviews, and join a global community built on roots, culture, and I-nity. 🎧 Listen on RedCircle and Apple Podcasts 📺 Watch Reggae Hour on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast 📰 Read interviews and reggae history: https://www.reggaehour.com ❤️ Support the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/82c47e99-71e0-483a-b4d8-c7ad9e68e8ef/donations 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reggaehourpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reggaehourpodcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReggaeHourPodcast Subscribe, share the episode, and keep the culture moving. One Love.