NICKY DREAD has been spinning SKA, ROCK STEADY and REGGAE on CFRU-FM since 1979. THE CROOKED BEAT covers all styles, ages and origins of Jamaican music.

The radio program's musical sources include Nicky Dread's collection of over 2,200 releases (CDs, albums, 7" 45s, cassettes, etc.) and CFRU's library with over 600 CDs and vinyl albums. The collection is augmented by drawers of clippings, and some serious databases of Reggae Recordings, People & Anniversaries.

February is Black History Month.  We continue the celebration.

On 9 February 2006 The Crooked Beat celebrated Bob Marley's Earthday and Valentine's Day, sharing the same shelter.

Royal City Reggae promotes Reggae music in the Guelph area.  Forward ideas in Nicky Dread's direction.

Please send information on upcoming live Reggae anywhere in southern Ontario to nickydread@gmail.com.

Check out Nicky Dread's updated (5 Sep 2000) Guide to CANADIAN REGGAE RADIO. It contains details about Reggae programs on Radio Stations throughout Canada (mostly Campus/Community). The Guide contains contact details for over 50 shows on 30+ radio stations. Send details of any additions or changes you know of to Nicky Dread.

The Guide to Canadian Reggae Artists lists over 90 Canadian-based Reggae Artists and Bands.

Read "The Loudest Island: A Brief History of Jamaican Music" by Nicky Dread and check out the Dread's Reggae Book list.

Check out some of the musical reviews that Nicky Dread has written.

Results from recent Canadian Reggae Music Awards and the Reggae category of the Juno Awards.

Links to Reggae-related sites that will further your knowledge and appreciation of Jamaican music.

Thanks for visiting Nicky Dread's Home Page. Forward the Reggae Vibe, EVERY TIME!

The Crooked Beat on CFRU-FM is sponsored by Well Charged Music, Guelph's Reggae Emporium, 85 MacDonell, Guelph, ON, CANADA, and The Hemp Asylum, 17 MacDonell, Guelph, ON, CANADA.

Record companies, promoters, artists and bands - get in touch, send music for airplay and review on The Crooked Beat. Support live Reggae music. Let's forward Jah vibe together. E-mail Nicky Dread.