In this solo episode, Jay addresses recent revelations of sexual predation within the American reggae scene, and discusses Streetlevel Uprising’s new single, “Bright Summer”

“Bright Summer” is streaming everywhere now!

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There’s a new festival happening in central Florida this October. Awaken On The River is a weekend of unity, celebration, and soul. Great reggae artists, live house music, drum circles, live art, healing spaces, yoga, vendors, river adventures, and more—this immersive riverside retreat offers something for everyone. And it’s FREE! Get the details in this episode of Talkin’ Reggae

Awaken on the River is October 18th and 19th in Weirsdale, FL

For more info: https://awakenontheriver.com/

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Modern roots reggae empress Yeza talks with Jay about her new album, Star of the East. PLUS working with the Rory StoneLove, how Yeza was able to cultivate her own style, and why roots reggae fits who she is

Stream Star of the East everywhere now!

Follow Yeza at https://www.instagram.com/yeza_music

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Streetlevel Uprising's new(ish?) single, All One People (2025), is out everywhere now. Jay tells the story behind the song and debuts it right here

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Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae talks about her new singles and upcoming album, Grateful, and the power behind that title. PLUS the craft of storytelling in multiple artistic disciplines, the duo that gets Naila’s vote for the Sly and Robbie of Canada, and why art for the sake of art isn’t for Naila

“ABCD”, “You Are The Light”, “I Know”, “Grateful”, “Love Again”, and “Better Than” are streaming everywhere now. The album, Grateful, drops on August 8th

Learn more about Naila Keleta-Mae at https://www.nailakeletamae.com/

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After a debut album with a strong theme of fatherhood, Chili Guys return with a collection of joyous tunes on Chili Island. PLUS Mikigai talks with Jay about bringing natural Miami and Caribbean vibes to their music, and why opening and closing songs matter
Check Chili Guys at https://chiliguysmusic.com/

Chili Island is out everywhere now!

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Scotty Fraser discusses playing percussion with Seedfromatree and Smyra Erb, running Hippie-Fari Radio and Podcast, and his nonprofit Sacred Echo. PLUS Scotty chats with Jay about his love of the hand drum, the serendipity of meeting other musicians during a spontaneous jam, their mutual feelings about the headless bass, and why love is always the answer

Hippie-Fari is available on every streaming platform

Learn about all of Scotty’s works at:
https://hippiefari.podbean.com/
https://www.sacredecho.org/
https://www.facebook.com/smyrnaerb
seedfromatree.com

For more info on Streetlevel Uprising:
streetleveluprising.com⁠
⁠facebook.com/streetleveluprising
⁠instagram.com/streetleveljay