Reggae Report
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Reggae Report was a U.S.-based music and culture magazine first published in 1983 covering reggae, Caribbean, and world music artists and entertainers, including soca, African, and hip hop. Reggae Report was founded by publisher M. Peggy Quattro and Michael "Zappow" Williams.
By the late '80s, the magazine had achieved regional, national, and international distribution. At its peak, Reggae Report was distributed in 42 countries. It ceased its print version and became the online site ReggaeReport.com in 1999.
Publication history
Reggae Report was founded by M. Peggy Quattro, an American reggae fan, writer, and former assistant manager to Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, and Jimmy Cliff; and Kingston-born Michael "Zappow" Williams, musician, producer, and songwriter, renowned for the band Zap Pow and writing the anthem "This is Reggae Music."{{cite news|author= Elena Oumano|title= At 15, Reggae Report Looks to the Future|work= Billboard|date= December 20, 1997}} Williams returned to Jamaica in 1985.
Quattro continued publishing the magazine.
Reggae Report and M. Peggy Quattro produced the 1986 'Small Axe Awards.
Content
The magazine covered multiple reggae styles, including Lovers Rock, Roots & Culture, Rock Steady, Ska, Dub, and Dancehall.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
Reggae Report produced annual special issues, such as Dancehall Rules!, Roots and Culture, and the annual Bob Marley Tribute issue.Howard Campbell, A Chat with Reggae Report's Peggy Quattro, The Gleaner (JA), 1995 In addition, there were specials, including as Women in Reggae, the UK Special, and a New York Special.Scott Benarde, The Reggae Connection, The Palm Beach Post, Oct. 13, 1991
Awards
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For Best Reggae Magazine:
- The Martin's Most Popular Reggae Magazine Award - 1987, 1989, 1990, and 1991
- The South Florida Reggae-Soca Award - 1994 and 1995
Recognition:
- Miami-Dade County Commendation for Community Spirit - 1986
- Air Jamaica Award for Support - 1990
- Fanfare Int'l - For Outstanding Contribution to Caribbean Media - 1993
- The Bob Marley World Peace Award - Antigua, 1995
References
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External links
- [http://www.reggaereport.com ReggaeReport.com]
Category:1983 establishments in Florida
Category:1999 disestablishments in Florida
Category:Defunct magazines published in the United States
Category:Magazines established in 1983
Category:Magazines disestablished in 1999