On January 1st, 2026 at 7 PM CST , Reggae Hour proudly broadcasts one of the most important cultural conversations of the decade—an in-depth interview with South African reggae trailblazer Don Dada , airing on iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and ReggaeHour.com . Don Dada has become one of the strongest voices connecting the African and Caribbean diaspora. From performing before Jamaica’s Prime Minister during Hurricane Melissa relief efforts to uplifting the next generation through music, advocacy, and service, his impact echoes across continents. As he shared with Reggae Hour, “You have to be aware of what you lay down on your songs, because the words have powers” —a philosophy that has shaped a 25-year musical mission. His newest EP, Forward We Continue , stands as a cultural offering of resilience, unity, and spiritual grounding. When discussing the EP’s opening—featuring the late cultural ambassador Jessica Mbangeni—Don Dada explained, “I want to keep her legacy ...

  On December 21st, 2025 at 7 PM CST, Reggae Hour presents an unforgettable interview with Jamaican roots artist Ras Oneilly , broadcasting worldwide on iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and ReggaeHour.com . Ras Oneilly’s story is one of spiritual awakening, emotional resilience, and a life shaped by both joy and hardship. Born Neil Jones in Kingston, Jamaica, Ras Oneilly shares a journey that began in the busy streets of the capital and carried him through St. Elizabeth and Portmore. “ Life teaches you, and what life don’t teach you, people will teach you, ” he says, reflecting on the trials that shaped his voice and his purpose. His transformation from the playful persona Dr. Sweet to the spiritually grounded artist known as Ras Oneilly came from deep introspection. “ I wanted to sing songs that could uplift people who don’t know where to turn. ”  Throughout the interview, he explains how rhythm, life experience, and Rastafari consciousness guide his writing. “ Mus...

 When Dennis Brown Walked In… The Whole Vibe Shifted Some reggae stories feel like myth. Some feel like sacred cultural memories. But once in a while, an artist sits down and drops a moment so powerful that you can see it… hear it… feel it. That’s Tony Roy. And that moment? It starts with Dennis Brown walking into the studio. “Mi stop everything,” Tony says. “Man hum one melody… and di whole riddim change.” If that line alone gives you goosebumps — you’re exactly who needs to be locked in for this interview. --- Tony Roy Returns: Roots, Rhythm, & Real Stories On November 24th at 7 PM CT, reggae lovers worldwide are gathering for the return of Tony Roy on REGGAE HOUR — and this isn’t your typical interview. This is the legendary, unfiltered, behind-the-scenes truth of reggae culture. Not the polished version… Not the textbook history… But the lived experience of a man who was actually there. Studio nights with icons. Tour stories from cold cities that somehow felt like Kingston....