2013 Tag

New York, NY – Veteran Jamaican reggae artist Christopher “Norris Man” Campbell invites us on a Mystical Journey with his 13th full-length studio effort, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on December 17, 2013, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE. The Rastafarian singer is known for spreading positive vibes and socially-conscious messages through his uplifting, feel-good sounds, and this collection of new works is no different. Boasting 17 tracks, Mystical Journey is stacked with guaranteed classics, guided by Norris Man’s velvety vocals and backed by quintessential reggae riddims.Read More

Trinidadian soca star Bunji Garlin takes home the 2013 Soul Train Award for Best International Performance. Other nominees in this category included Machel Montano, Emeli Sande, P-Square and Iyanya. While this year’s Soul Train Awards was taped in Las Vegas on Nov. 8, the ceremony aired this past Sunday (Dec. 1) on BET. Garlin lands this win for his hit song “Differentology.” Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology” has been the year’s biggest anthem throughout the Caribbean Carnival season and is a making a major impact in North America. DJ supergroup Major LazerRead More

Soca sensation Bunji Garlin, who is slated to release his new studio album Differentology on VP Records early next year, has already established the title track as the biggest hit of the 2013 Caribbean Carnival season. The single, which has garnered an accumulation of over a million YouTube views since its February 2013 release, continues to make major moves in the United States. Last week, the Trinidadian vocalist was declared the reigning champion on NYC’s HOT 97 FM’s Battle of The Beats competition. Determined by fan’s votes, “Differentology” knocked outRead More

Stephen “Ragga” Marley announces new Spring 2014 dates for his U.S. tour. He will no longer be hitting the road this fall due to a change in his album release date. In anticipation of his third studio album Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life, the eight-time Grammy award winner and son of reggae legend Bob Marley has already dropped two new sizzling singles – “Bongo Nyah” feat. Spragga Benz & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and “You & Me Attract” feat. Busy Signal.” The new tour dates will support RevelationRead More

CARIBBEAN MUSIC CONFERENCE 2013 (8 Major Events In 6 Days) ONE V.I.P. Price = $225 Day 1 (Wed. Oct. 9th) – Event 1 WICKED IN WHITE @ La Vendetta (1909 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL) – Hosted By: RAVI B w/ DJ CROWN PRINCE, BARRIE HYPE, ETERNAL VIBES, MAD MAN SMALLIE, SLIM VYBEZ, DJ SHIVA & DJ MARK D – CARIBBEAN MUSIC CONFERENCE Redemption Center Day 2 (Thurs. Oct. 10th) – Event 2 GIRLPOWER @ Miami Airport Convention Center (777 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126) – MACHEL MONTANO & HD,Read More

The sixth annual “Oktoberfest En Kweyol”, staged by Windward and Leeward Brewery Limited (WLBL) will have as the main act this year Midnight Groovers of Dominica. “Oktoberfest en Kweyol” will be held on Sunday October 6 at Samaans Park and will feature local creole cuisine, a variety of world-class beers and “live” performances. Organizers say that they are pleased to announce the inclusion of Midnight Groovers- “the original kings of cadence”-to the “Oktoberfest” stage. Formed in 1972 as a combo band in Grand Bay, Dominica, the group was able toRead More

Atlanta, USA Gramps Morgan, solo artist, and member of the legendary Reggae group Morgan Heritage, will perform across the USA alongside India.Arie this fall on the first leg of her ‘SongVersation Tour’ which kicks off in Seattle, Washington on Saturday September 21, 2013. Gramps who is featured on the Reggae driven song, “Thy Will Be Done” on Arie’s fifth studio album, will open nightly with a twenty-minute acoustic set including songs from his solo projects, Reggae Music Lives and 2 Sides of My Heart Vol. 1. Elated to have anotherRead More

Montserrat’s Christmas Festival/ our Carnival continues to be the most significant Festival on Montserrat’s cultural calendar, a time at which we embrace and celebrate all things Montserratian. Now in its 51st year our Carnival bears great historical, economic and cultural significance to the people of the Emerald Isle, offering a prime opportunity to showcase our history, heritage, culture and creativity. The highlights of our Carnival are the Festival Queen Show, Calypso Monarch Competitions, Market Day, Festival Day and New Year’s Parade. Other Private promotions which have become ‘hot tickets’ itemsRead More

The Montserrat Festival Committee are asking persons or groups interested in participating in our Festival Day and New Year’s Parade. Are you forming a troupe for Festival 2013? Are you joining a troupe? Are you overseas and want to be in a troupe when you come? Let us know!!! The costume troupes are the colour of the Festival. Last year was colourful. Let’s do it again. FESTIVAL 2013 JUST COME.Read More

New York, NY – Dancehall icon Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer returns with his latest studio effort, Kartel Forever: Trilogy, available physically and digitally worldwide on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, from Tad’s Record. Hailed as the undisputed World Boss of the dancehall genre, this marks a highly-anticipated, full-length, physical album and international release from the controversial artist, who remains incarcerated in his homeland Jamaica. Celebrated and polarized for his stimulating lyrics and provocative ploys on and off stage, there is no doubt Vybz Kartel is a defining thread in the fabricRead More