Grammy-nominated reggae and dancehall artist Ras Ajai is “always ready to perform” at the Great South Music Festival

Editor’s Note: We are sorry to learn of the passing of Ras Ajai and send our condolences to his family and friends.  We all enjoyed hearing him perform live with IRIEspect at the Great South Bay Music Festival and appreciate the generous time he gave our students for an interview about his career.

FTC Sound Stream hosts Joey Broggy and Cassie Schneider sit down with Grammy-nominated artist Ras Ajai, who performed with IRIEspect on the Five Towns College Stage at the 2026 Great South Bay Music Festival.

Ras Ajai talks about his music plans, inspiration and acting role in the movie, Bob Marley: One Love.