Every one of the music shows on KZSM 104.1 and KZSM.org holds a unique love story about the host’s relationship with the music. On “Big Up Reggae” (Sundays 3-4 p.m.), Lady K (Katherine Nelson) features everything from classic roots reggae to rocksteady, island reggae, rock reggae, dub reggae, and more. Along with recorded music, she sometimes interviews performers who play live in our storefront studio.
“’Big up’ is an expression of encouragement, support or remembrance” she explains. “I use this term to give support to the reggae genre itself.” Today’s show will feature lover's rock reggae--music noted for its romantic sound and content along with some romantic, island reggae from artists such as JBoog.
Lady K’s relationship with reggae began in 2012 when her twin sister was dating Harley Robledo, lead singer/guitarist for San Marcos Music Award winner Judivan Roots. The music didn’t impress her at first. “I thought all the songs sounded the same.” But more listening brought understanding and appreciation, and by 2015 she and her sister were hosting a reggae show on KTSW during their last semester at Texas State.
