Emerald Valley Courier covers the bands, artists and live shows that move people: reggae, roots, African, Caribbean and world music, with interviews, concert reviews and festival coverage.
By Paolos Kidanemariam · Music Journalist & Publisher
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New releases, legends and rising artists from Kingston to the Pacific Northwest.
Go to Reggae → WorldAfrican, Caribbean, Latin and global sounds, and the stories behind them.
Go to World → BandsSit-down conversations with the musicians, from touring acts to local favorites.
Go to Bands → LiveShow reviews, photos and festival coverage from the front of the stage.
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Emerald Valley Courier is an online music publication based in Eugene, Oregon, dedicated to reggae, roots and world music. We cover bands, artists, concerts and festivals with respect for the music and the cultures it comes from.
Founded by Paolos Kidanemariam, a reggae musician himself who has played and opened for touring acts, the Courier writes about music from the inside: the stage, the studio and the road.
Venues, promoters, tour managers and festival organizers can confirm Emerald Valley Courier press credentials here. For photo pits, interviews or guest-list requests, contact the publisher directly.
Contact to verifySend your EPK, new release, tour dates or interview request. We listen to everything that comes in.
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