Soma FM Heavyweight Reggae

A dedicated reggae channel operated within the SomaFM network, an independent listener-supported internet radio service based in San Francisco. Programming focuses on reggae, ska, and rocksteady, drawing from classic recordings and deep cuts rather than exclusively mainstream material. The channel's music is curated by DJ Dion, who selects tracks from an extensive personal collection of vinyl, CD, and digital recordings, with an emphasis on rare and less-commonly-heard material alongside established classics. SomaFM operates entirely without commercial advertising and is funded through voluntary listener donations. The network broadcasts over thirty channels covering a wide range of genres, all with music hand-picked by the station's DJs and music directors. Heavyweight Reggae is available through SomaFM's web player and mobile applications. The network has maintained a commitment to commercial-free broadcasting since its founding in 2000, when creator Rusty Hodge launched the service as a full-time internet station following an initial broadcast at the Burning Man festival in 1999.