PLAY HITS | Spain
power of reggae and ideas of redemption, liberation and overcoming oppression through music
REGGAE-Peace,freedom and love | China
The lion and green, gold and red are the original and the most classic visual symbols of reggae music. Bob Marley is the typical visual symbol that made reggae music popular in the world. The dove and green circle are common visual symbols representing world peace. The sun represents hope and the future.The vinyl record serves as background elements, commemorating the 60’s when reggae music was first recorded, remembered and spread. Reggae music brings a sense of divine rhythm and fusion, making people unable to help closing their eyes and following the music, so the overall tone is dark, but it gives off a colorful glow. The application of circle and triangle in the composition is also intended to reflect this feeling of rhythm, fusion and mystery.
Song of Peace | China
Reggae music touches the world and brings peace to the world
Music from Jamaica to the World | Indonesia
my work is inspired by expressionist abstract paintings and african desert, with the aim of awakening the traditional side of africa and the culture.
music from jamaican will be heard throughout the world, reggae rhythms that will make everything fly together with love
Reggae heart of the planet | Russia
Reggae is the heart of the planet, music is the source of joy, kindness and love, it evokes good feelings in people, penetrates deep into consciousness and is able to turn the Earth, which is shown on the poster, to make people kinder.
Dynamic melody | China
The geometric color blocks constitute a lion listening to music, expressing that reggae music not only gives people a beautiful enjoyment, but also urges people to forge ahead.
Clap for Queens of Reggae | United States
My initial inspiration was sparked by Mikayla “Koffee” Simpson winning the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Reggae album, making her the first woman to take home that award since the category was added in 1985.
Koffee’s win comes at a time just as female reggae artists are rising in popularity internationally, bucking the trend of being overshadowed by their male counterparts.
Before designing this poster, I had very little knowledge about reggae music. During my research, I discovered so many talented women, like Etana, Queen Ifrica, Grace Jones, Rihanna, Lady Saw, Lila Ike, Shenseea, Sister Nancy, Jah9, Jane Macgizmo, and many others. I would put them all on my poster if I could.
Their music inspired me to create “Clap for Queens of Reggae,” a colorful homage to all female reggae artists. The goddess of music is at the center, wearing the traditional colors of Jamaica. She watches over the two women who represent traditional and modern reggae. They have come a long way, but there is still much work to do.
With this poster, I hope to send a message of awareness, hope, and inspiration while also celebrating the contributions that reggae music has brought to the world.
INSIGHT | United States
A celestial, Rastafarian lion submerges the world in his culture and wisdom- he shares his insight with the world.
Lion hugging the world | Slovenia
Lion symbolizes reggae sharing it’s love to the world.
The song of world peace | Iran
People around the world are listening to reggae songs and this leads to peace.