Reggae-Hour
Reggae-Hour is a roots culture podcast and media platform dedicated to reggae music, Rastafarian teachings, and deep dives into the history of the African Diaspora. We feed listeners seeking peace and I-nity (unity) through ska, lovers rock, and reggae while raising our voices for social justice across the globe. Each episode is purposefully filled with artist interviews, reggae history, and stories that bring the lyrics—and the movement—to life.🎙️ Past guests include: 🔥 I-Octane – Bringing fire to the mic! 🔥 Glen Washington – A legend in the game! 🔥 Jimi Watusi – Keeping the vibes alive! 🔥 Leroy Scarlett, Tony Roy, and many more! ✨ Whether you’re here to vibe, learn, or feel the energy, Reggae Hour is where you’ll find the pulse of reggae music. 🔊 So Tune In. Turn Up. Zone Out. And let’s shake up the world—one riddim at a time! 💛 Follow & Join the Movement: 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReggaeHourPodcast 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reggaehourpodcast/ 📍 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reggaehourpodcast 📍 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReggaeHourPodcast 🔥 Don’t just listen. Be part of the reggae revolution! 🔥 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support.
Episodes
On his 81st Earthstrong, this is not a surface-level celebration.
We go behind the myth and into the moments that shaped history.
🔥 The Bulletproof Prophet — shot in his own home, yet standing on stage two days later.
☮️ The Peace Broker — the night music united political enemies when violence ruled the streets.
🕊 The Final S...
Before electronic music.
Before producers were artists.
There was King Tubby.
Born January 28, 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica, Osbourne Ruddock would become the quiet engineer who taught the world to listen differently. In this special Reggae Hour podcast episode, we journey through his life, legacy, and revolutionary impact on reggae and Jamaican music history.
This is not a rushed biography.
This is a deep cultu...
This special Reggae Hour tribute episode honors the life, discipline, and global legacy of Sly Dunbar — one of the most influential rhythm architects in music history.
Alongside Robbie Shakespeare, Sly helped shape reggae into a language the world could understand — without ever losing its roots. From Kingston studios to global stages, from analog roots to digital futures, Sly’s drumming...
But history doesn’t tell itself — people do.
In this special episode of Reggae Hour, we reason through the legacy and controversy surrounding Clement “Coxsone” Dodd, the visionary producer behind Studio One. Celebrated as the architect of Jamaica’s most influential label, Coxsone built a system that launched global sounds — but also one that left many musicians unnamed, unpaid, and unheard.
This ep...
In this special winter edition of Reggae Hour, we aren’t just playing music — we are reasoning on resilience. As snow, power outages, and cold winds sweep across the world outside, Mr. E and Zionya (Daughter of Zion) dig deep into the crates to uncover the sounds that have kept the people warm for generations.
From Prince Buster facing the long winter of 1960s ...
In this Reggae Hour episode, Mr. E and Zionia reason through the music, message, and consciousness of Culture, guided by the uncompromising voice of Joseph Hill. From self-determination and honesty to global awareness and spiritual grounding, these songs are not just heard — they are meant to be lived.
This episode flows through Culture classics that speak directly to responsibility, refl...
Body:
🕯️ A CALL TO HONOR
Before we dive into the history, we will ask you to join us in a shared moment of silence to send power to his journey home.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
Cat Coore wasn't just a musician; he was an architec...
This is testimony. In this powerful episode of Reggae Hour, conscious reggae artist Blaz’em (Christopher Hale) sits down for a rare, unfiltered conversation about a 15-year journey rooted in Rastafari, discipline, and truth. Raised in a Caribbean household and guided by elder Rastaman dem, Blaz’em embraced Rastafari at just 14 years old — not as an image, but as a way of li...
- African liberation and modern coups,...
We open Episode 13 of Reggae Hour Salute with the powerful Mystic Revealers anthem “Religion”, setting the tone for a deep, respectful reasoning session.
In this episode, Mr. E and Zionya explore one of the most misunderstood conversations in reggae culture and Rastafari thought:
the spiritual relationship between Jesus Christ and Emperor Haile Selassie I.
This is not debate for ...
Mr. E and Zionya explore why Haile Selassie remains central to Rastafari philosophy, African identity, and global liberation thought — separating myth, faith, history, and cultural impact with r...
Mr. E and Zionya break down Babylon not as a buzzword, but as a lived reality — touching on social conditioning, economic pressure, spiritual distraction, and...
In this episode, Mr. E and Zionya take a bold stance on one of the world’s hardest truths: the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the growing call for justice and peace.
This isn’t politics — it’s principle.
It’s about humanity, freedom, and the oneness reggae has always st...
Burning Spear – Marcus Garvey.
From there, Mr. E and Zionya step into one of the most important conversations of the entire series — Africa reclaiming itself.
We break down the recent African coups, with a focused look at Burkina Faso and the leadership of Ibrahim Traoré, examining what self-determination looks like in real time when nations reject colonial control and ...
We open with Rita Marley – Who Feels It Knows It, a reminder that reggae truth has always lived in women’s voices — whether history chose to amplify it or not.
From there, Mr. E and Zai-O-Nya hold space for a powerful conversation on Women in Reggae — honoring the pioneers, the culture bearers, an...
This episode opens in roots fashion with Lee “Scratch” Perry – King of the Animals, then Mr. E and Zionya step into a conversation about how reggae fashion has never been about trends — it’s about truth, ancestry, spirituality, and self-definition.
From African garments to Rasta symbolism, from handmade expressio...
We open with Aaron Silk – “Positive Vibes”, setting the tone for a session rooted in nourishment of mind, body, and spirit. From there, Zai-O-Nya delivers a powerful culinary lesson on i-tal food — not as trend, but as tradition. This episode breaks down how i-tal living aligns with reggae culture, Rastafari principles, and con...
We open this episode with Marcia Griffiths – All My Life, a reminder that reggae is not a moment — it’s a lifelong mission. From there, Reggae Hour Salute turns its focus to the other reggae festivals around the world that continue holding the line for roots, culture, and message-driven music when major stages go silent.
In this conversation, we reflect on how gatherings beyond the spotligh...
Music isn’t just sound — it’s lineage.
We open with Don Dada’s “Rise Up” and move into a powerful conversation on roots heritage, the musical bloodline that travels from African freedom struggles to reggae culture in Jamaica and beyond. Mr. E and Zai-O-Nya break down what roots reggae really is, why it’s more than a beat, and how it lives in culture even when stages go silent.
This episode feat...
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