Reggae Sumfest Wrap Up – Is It Really ‘The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth’?

Reggae Sumfest dubs itself as ‘the greatest reggae show on earth’. That’s a big claim. They could be right. Some Jamaicans, and even some foreigners with a love for Jamaican music, say they think there are better reggae festivals in Jamaica than Reggae Sumfest. Roots reggae festival Rebel Salute in St Ann every January is given as an example.… Continue reading Reggae Sumfest Wrap Up – Is It Really ‘The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth’?

International Night 2 Closes The Reggae Sumfest 2013 Marathon in Style

Damian Marley-International Night 2

Saturday was the last leg of the Reggae Sumfest 2013 music and dance marathon in Montego Bay, Jamaica…International Night 2.  Another sunrise finishing affair, and another awesome one. I’ve said it before and I’ll just have to keep saying it…Jamaican parties are fun. The party at International Night 2 was no exception. Same festival as on… Continue reading International Night 2 Closes The Reggae Sumfest 2013 Marathon in Style

International Night 1 of Reggae Sumfest 2013 – Awesome Music & Friendly Roots Vibes

Tarrus Riley - International Night 1

International Night 1 of Reggae Sumfest 2013… Day 2 of the 3-day live reggae and dancehall music marathon in Montego Bay, Jamaica. My favourite of the 3 concert nights at Reggae Sumfest. International Night 1 Vibes International Night 1 had a very different feel to the previous Dancehall Night.  The vibes were friendlier, earthier and much more chilled. … Continue reading International Night 1 of Reggae Sumfest 2013 – Awesome Music & Friendly Roots Vibes

Dancehall Night @ Reggae Sumfest – A Hot, Fun Festival Party

Lady Saw - Queen of Dancehall

Reggae Sumfest 2013 – a week long music/dance festival marathon in Montego Bay, Jamaica – done! The 3 concert nights kicked off on Thursday with Dancehall Night – basically a really fun, happening and hot all night party on festival grounds. “Just One Part of Our Culture “ Before Dancehall Night, a Jamaican named Macky (a roots reggae lover) told me… Continue reading Dancehall Night @ Reggae Sumfest – A Hot, Fun Festival Party

Reggae Sumfest Beach Party – Arrive Late

The Reggae Sumfest Beach Party kicked off the 2013 festival in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Beach Party started badly. It did get better and better though – ending with a smile. Most of the things I could have done without came in the first half of the night: *The first couple of DJ’s playing North American pop songs that I… Continue reading Reggae Sumfest Beach Party – Arrive Late