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SAT NOV 29 – MAXI PRIEST One Love! Bob Marley Tribute Concert w/ The Wailers and Third World @ Apollo Theater (253 West 125th St, New York, NY 10027) Showtime: 8PM AND 11PM Tickets: $65, $45, $35 Premium Center Orchestra: $80 ABOUT MAXI PRIEST: With over 15 million albums sold worldwide, multiple Grammy nominations and top 10 Billboard hits (including the No. 1 smash “Close To You”) – the most successful solo act in British reggae history Maxi Priest continues to hit the road throughout the fall and winter inRead More

BLACK-AM-I JOINS FORCES WITH I WAYNE ON THE I&I TOUR Spreading Roots Reggae Vibes Nationwide Throughout 2014 Fall Season The newest recruit on the Marley-owned Ghetto Youths International label Black-Am-I teams up with I Wayne, one of today’s most pivotal figures in roots reggae, on the I&I Tour that spans over 30 cities across the United States throughout October and November 2014. In Rastafarian culture, I&I represents the oneness between the human and the divine, so the title only seemed fitting for two of Jamaica’s hottest roots reggae artists whoRead More

On The Best Seller List! #1 for Caribbean Blogger Carla ‘Babbzy’ Babb The Black People’s Guide to Perfect + Blemish Free Skin Toronto, Canada Carla ‘Babbzy’ Babb is enjoying success on the Kobo and Amazon Best Seller list as her book, The Black People’s Guide to Perfect + Blemish Free Skin has reached #1 which is a first for a Caribbean author in recent times. Classed in the sections of Health & Well Being as well as Skin, and Ailments & Diseases, Carla’s book has been well received by readersRead More

Natural Black Slated To Release His 14th Album “No Prejudice”. Renowned for his socially-conscious musical messages, Reggae star Natural Black is gearing up for the July 8th release of his 14th full length studio album titled “No Prejudice”. Laying his distinctively smooth, mellow voice on 15 tracks, the album spans the spectrum of all that embodies reggae, from Culture, Ska, Lovers Rock, Social Commentaries, Dancehall and even an underlying gospel vibe. Natural Black has delivered what is sure to become a classic album. The title name speaks for itself, “NoRead More

Reggae artist Natural Black carved his niche in the genre over a decade ago, with profound music and prolific lyrics that uplift fans far and wide. His resilience has been tested and demonstrated over the years, and he maintains his extraordinary ability to capture the attention of a massive and diverse array of music lovers, worldwide. Born Mortimer Softley in Georgetown, Guyana, Natural Black migrated to Jamaica in 1995, in hopes of realizing his dream of becoming a reggae singer. “Coming to Jamaica was natural,” he reveals, for he epitomizesRead More

NEW YORK, NY – As part of the celebrations recognizing Saint Lucia’s 35th Independence anniversary, the Saint Lucia House Foundation (SLHF) is proud to announce Saint Lucian Veteran Calypsonian Herb Black, (Anthony Sylvester Lewis) will be the recipient of the prestigious award for contribution to the cultural art form of Saint Lucia. Herb Black hails from the fishing village of Anse-La-Raye and has an avid love of the arts. Herb Black is a veteran calypsonian and many of his compositions have become legendary. The annual Gala is the culminating activityRead More

The 2nd annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) has launched with the announcement of this years’ stellar line up as well as presentation theatres and special guests. Presented by Global TV, TBFF will run from February 11th to 16th to coincide with Black History Month. Celebrating diversity in the community, critics are applauding the organization of the festival, the films being featured and specialty events. Founded by Fabienne Colas and Emile Castonguay, the aim of the festival is to give a voice to Black filmmakers worldwide, to celebrate diversity withinRead More

The four staging of the Full Black party and stage show series is set to unfold on Sunday October 20 at the new Mas Camp. The event is being promoted by World Beat Promotions. The promoters have enlisted a cast of heavyweights including Bounty Killer, I Octane, Sizzla, Lady Saw, Elephant Man, Jah Bouks, Macka Diamond, QQ and newcomers Gage, Venjance and Kconeil to keep patrons entertained all night. According to a spokesperson for the event ‘We have been putting on this event since 2010 and it has grown tremendously’.Read More

COLOMBUS DAY WEEKEND on Sunday October 13, 2013. “JABBA STRIKES BACK” SHADES OF BLACK OR RED. It’s A Formal Affairs @ BONGOS at 601 Biscayne Blvd | Downtown Miami located Behind The American Airlines Arena). Live in The Reggae Room: Mssive B , Tony Matterhorn, Steelie Bashment, Young Chow, Platinum Kidz, Big Reef, Fire Redz, Mikey Mike. Early Fire by Supa Don, Road INTL & Supa Sound From NYC. Live in the Soca Room: Back2Basics, GBM Sounds, Natural Freaks, Pantrin Vybz, D-Life, House Arrest, DJ Trixta, DJ Calli B, EleganceRead More

  International reggae stars Junior Kelly, Natural Black and Prestige each took the stage at the mega 4 days festival “Reggae On The River” this past weekend in California. The 29th annual Reggae On The River Festival welcomed record breaking crowds thirsty for music and vibes! Natural Black took the stage on Saturday, August 3,2013 and dominated Reggae On The River. The artist gave an 80 plus minutes performance, starting from Conquer Dem (On the I Swear Riddim), Just Like In The Movies, Stubborn Woman, No Cry Cry Smile, NeverRead More