Monthly Archives: "June 2013"
The Wailers, together with Ky-Mani Marley, will perform at the 8th Annual Voices Against Brain Cancer “Sounding Off For A Cure” benefit concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan on June 6th at 6:00 PM. Since their original formation in 1969 with Bob Marley, The Wailers have always used their music and voices to do good and spread peace-loving vibes across the globe. Revolutionaries at heart, The Wailers have consistently involved themselves in everything from human rights campaigns to political unification movements. One key example is their involvement in theRead More
Tomorrow (Tuesday 4 June) students from a record eight tertiary institutions in the US and the Caribbean challenge each other as they present well-researched, practical and financially viable sustainable tourism projects. This “Forum for Rising Stars in Caribbean Tourism” takes place from 1:30 P.M. to4:00 P.M. at the New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan, as part of Caribbean Week in New York. However, if you can’t be at the New Yorker, you can follow these dynamic youth “live” online by clicking on the following link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/caribbean-tourism-tv-programsRead More
The legendary “Bad Boys” (Cops TV Show soundtrack) of Reggae, Inner Circle; Junior Marvin, former lead guitarist/backup singer of Bob Marley & The Wailers and former lead singer of The Wailers; Billy Branch, a beacon of Chicago Blues and cultural activist, and “Da Prince Ah Belize,” Lova Boy are set to perform at the 21st Annual African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) on, Saturday, July 6th in Union Park, 1501 West Randolph Street in downtown Chicago’s West loop. For over 30 years, Inner Circle has given us numerous hits withRead More
Jamaica, U.S.A – Music and fashion walk hand in hand, it all comes from the same place of creativity, and none is more self evident than in dancehall and reggae. At the forefront of dancehall fashion, RepJA has established themselves as trendsetters. These young designers born and bred in Jamaica and now residing in the States draw inspiration from American street wear influenced with nuances of Jamaica’s dancehall and reggae music! It is with great excitement and anticipation that RepJA announces their latest t-shirt collaboration with reggae star I-Octane! TheRead More
Morgan Heritage is getting ready to release their album, Here Come The Kings on June 11. The first single from the album, Perfect Love Song, is already getting quite a bit of love from radio and in the dance. Please see links below for the video. The group returns to Jamaica in mid June for a few days. Watch Video Here:Read More
Richard “Righteous” Davis, born September 09, 1982. From childhood music has been an important aspect of my life; it was and is my medium to express myself and my views. Working as a Security Officer in Port of Spain, on evenings I would freestyle with some friends on the corner of Frederick Street and Independence Square. From there every job, people who had a passion for music the way I do would gravitate to me. Until one day a co-worker introduced me to Akeunde, owner of Record Label, Jahlight RecordsRead More
New York, Saturday, June 1, 2013 – The legendary actress Cicely Tyson is greeted after her performance in the Broadway production of Trip to Bountiful by the Hon. Mark Brantley, Deputy Premier of the Caribbean island of Nevis, the birthplace of Ms. Tyson’s parents. Brantley presented the acclaimed actress with an invitation from the government of Nevis to visit the island in September to celebrate its 30th anniversary as an independent nation. He was joined backstage to congratulate Ms. Tyson on her riveting TONY nominated performance in the play asRead More
The summer season is upon us, and L3 Magazine’s front cover feature, Leftside Dr. Evil gives us a lot to talk about! Natasha Von Castle met up with the artist while in Toronto, and the multi talented producer and artist allowed her to go in depth as she explored how he got his start in music, and what it felt to work with legends Gregory Isaac, Dennis Brown and John Holt from such a young age. Question: do you think about Gregory and Dennis when you make music today? BeyondRead More
California, U.S.A (C Los Entertainment) – On August 3rd, 2013, Inglewood California welcomes Reggae superstar Tarrus Riley. Fresh off his European tour, the international singer will headline a one night performance at the Hollywood Park Casino. Patrons will be treated to an unforgettable performance when Tarrus Riley touches the stage to deliver his award winning hits such as “She’s Royal, Good Girls Gone Bad, Sorry Is Just A Sorry Word, Superman” and more The show’s promoter C-Los Entertainment & group have for 10 years pride themselves in delivering some ofRead More
The video for Tricky’s “Nothing Matters” features high contrast images of post-war British architecture and street scenes, bringing to mind both the harsh realities of street life and the humanity in the midst. The track features Nigerian singer-songwriter Nneka on vocal duties, and is one of the many highlights of Tricky’s new False Idols album, out this week. Tricky is back. Back with a new studio album, False Idols, and his own label (also bearing the False Idols name), but also back in a personal sense. “I was lost forRead More