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Overjam 2022 Reggae Festival Tolmin Slovenia

Paolo Baldini - Intervista

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 ( Intervista fatta il 18\08\2022 durante la decima edizione dell' OverJam Reggae Festival ) Paolo e Jimmy, il piu' giovane membro di Reggae Nord   -Q. Noi ci siamo incontrati l'ultima volta nel 2018 quando hai suonato al Rototom Sunsplash sul Lion Stage con gli Zion Train, dunque sono passati circa quattro anni. Come sono stati questi quattro anni ? -P.B. Dal punto di vista di quella collaborazione sono stati intensi e disastrosamente interrotti. Come abbiamo iniziato a prendere giri con quella cooperazione ha pensato bene di 'accadere' il Covid, per cui per due anni non se ne parlo' piu'. Abbiamo fortunatamente recuperato una data all' Ozora Festival in Ungheria un paio di settimane fa e lavoreremo su della nuova musica assieme. Questo per quanto riguarda la mia collaborazione con gli Zion Train. Per il resto sono sopravvissuto questi due anni di Covid, non mi posso assolutamente lamentare, ho lavorato moltissimo in studio, anche bene diciamo, non ho

Stoneface Priest

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    Stoneface Priest is a Kenyan song writer, recording and performing reggae artist. His music career started on 2005 with the debut album Warrior, consisting in thirteen original songs. His music, known for the knit-tight armonies and the rootical lyrics has been compared often to Israel Vibration. His most popular tracks include Hard And Stronger, Wolf in a Sheepsking, The plan.  Stoneface Priest's music is now included in Reggae Nord's daily playlist. We're sure you'll enjoy his tunes has much as we do.

Mellow Mood Interview

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 And here something really special, the interview we did to Mellow Mood at OverJam Festival . Enjoy!     Q- Looking back, how do you feel about all you accomplished ?   Old ! Well, maybe not old but tired, terribly tired ! Q- Come on ! We just saw you on stage, you got so much energy !   Yes ! When we are on stage, but before and after ... (laughs) Seriously, I feel incredibly lucky. I made a reality of my dream, and when your dream become your job, it's not a job anymore. We are really blessed. Q- It must feel really good to think how far you have gone since the beginning .. . Yes. Well honestly it's not something I think that often. I hardly ever look back. I always think to the next thing . After 15 years we still have projects and goals to achieve, maybe even more and this is really beautiful. We both feel  the urge to look ahead than behind. Q- Do you remember your first gig ?   Well, maybe not the first... but sure we remember that period. One of the earliest gig was in t

Osezua Reggae Artist

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We're happy to introduce you a new artist whose music will be in our daily rotation: Osezua Reggae ! Osezua is a composer, producer and performer from Manchester, Jamaica. His music can be described as a conscious contemporary roots reggae. In our playlist you will find two of his songs: Fraud and The Reckoning. In his own words: "Fraud is a contemporary roots reggae vibe, recorded,mixed and mastered in Jamaica. Makes you want to move while talking to your soul, dealing directly with your spirit. The Reckoning is a haunting musical masterpiece that talks about the coming fate of humankind. A weaked reggae beats with incredibly impactful lyrics, it's been said many times that we shall reap what we sow'' We're sure you'll love his tunes as much as we did.  One Love !

Emeterians Interview

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Rise and shine wonderful reggae family ! Today we'll enjoy together something very special: the interview we did with Emeterian during the OverJam Reggae Festival !     Let me tell you that I have hardly ever met such sweet, joyful souls; it was a real pleasure to talk with them. And their music ! A balm for mind, heart and soul and pure energy to dance away.    Q- The energy on stage was crazy, the vibes were incredible and powerful tonight ...   E-( Brother MagaLion -BML- ) It's always a two way thing, we basically get the enrgy which comes from the public. Normally when we start we are really smooth and calm almost shy, but then the show starts and it is the people which makes us feel that power ... ( Sister Mary Jane -SMJ- ) At the beginning we use to sing with our eyes closed, not looking at the people at all. But then we start connecting with the public and we let that feeling grow, the connection grows with the show. Q- Since it is the first time we meet, would you like

OverJam Diary : THE FINAL DAY (throwback to festival days)

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 The last day of festival it is always hard, emotionally, mentally and practically. We also had to face some extra challenges beyond our control, but as it happens everytime, all was faced with a positive and proactive spirit of collaboration, in friendship, in love, in unity, demonstrating that 'One love, One life, One aim ' ae not only nice but empty words, but something we lived by. Puoring rain was already falling early in the morning when we gathered on the beach stage to set up the radio broadcasting for the day. So we quickly menaged to move the stage indoor, of course easy to say but hard to do. None the less, in a short time everything was set in the Tropikana\Jamming stage and we were ready to broadcast as usual. Later on, unfortunately, Collie Buddz had to cancel first the University Panel and then the concert itself due to a sudden sickness. Again the organization was excellent, and the day, but mostly the night, were filled anyway with music, with love and with ama

OverJam Diary day 4 - Throwback to festival days

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 Day 4 and 5 have been quite challenging I have to admit.  Weather had a sudden turn to the worst, with a thunderstorm hitting the area right in the middle of day 4, during an interview. Our wonderful crew and the ever thoughtful festival organization took action immediately to secure all the gear and give shelter to the many people untile the heavy rain and strong wind calmed down. But we had to call it a short day and stop the live broadcasting as all the activity on our stage had to be cancelled. But here a few pictures from the day 4 ... Early morning looking quite nice and uneventful ... Getting ready for the daily Acro-Yoga Roots in Session with their guests LjubljanJah Vibes and Lion Shine The daily Rasta Pills with I-Renzo Rasta     Reggae Nord surprise guests : Triggafinga     And Mr Fabio Reggae Nord with our incredible guest, Paralympic gold medalist Martina Caironi     .... and the storm hit .... The youngest in Reggae Nord crew, Jimmy, took care of the guest while the othe