Reggae

Burning Spear keeps the reggae fire going in 2 Israel shows

Burning Spear's shows in Israel – the first time he’s performing in Israel in 30 years – will take place on August 14 at the Barby Club in Tel Aviv and the following night in Meggido.

|ByDAVID BRINN
BURNING SPEAR has been a mainstay of pure-roots reggae for nearly four decades.
PROMOTING SINGLE ‘Goodbye to Wars,’ at Rasta Club, Tel Aviv.

The Israeli reggae man

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Tony Ray spent his teenage years in Bristol. Unexpectedly, he has spent the rest of his life in Israel.

|ByBASIA MONKA
SHLEPPING NACHAS takes the stage.

Shlepping Nachas: The four man Jerusalem hassidic reggae music band

After putting out several viral music videos in recent months, Shlepping Nachas is currently touring the US and has high hopes for the future – if that’s the divine plan.

|ByZEV STUB
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Jewish reggae sensation Matisyahu celebrates his wedding in New York

Most famous for his song, One Day, Matisyahu celebrated his wedding in New York accompanied by dear friend and saxophonist Daniel Zamir.

|ByYVETTE J. DEANE

Keeping time in the desert

The Tamar Festival runs the gamut from soft rock to religious reggae - with some beat box and syncopated choreography for good measure.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010ByBARRY DAVIS
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Father to sons

A major force on the reggae scene for over three decades, The Gladiators are back in Israel with a new generation of talent.

JULY 2, 2010ByDAVID BRINN
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Music Review: Karolina at The Lab, Jerusalem, February 4

Karolina’s recipe for success is bound to get her far.

MARCH 10, 2010ByYIFA YAAKOV
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Aharit Hayamim festival marks 10 years

The festival's aim is to promote the combination of Jamaican-style reggae with traditional Jewish texts and melodies.

JULY 27, 2009ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The festival combines reggae with Jewish texts and