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KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Despite spending nominal time in Jamaica due to his hectic tour schedules, International Dancehall superstar Demarco continues to be one of the front-runners for the genre. The blonde-haired singer last week became the first Dancehall act to grace a major concert stage in Ethiopia. Unfolding in the capital of Addis Ababa his performance witnessed a wide cross-section of patrons many of whom were noticeable getting their first introduction to his brand of music, nonetheless the sizable gathering showed their appreciation with bountiful adulations. The True Gift EntertainmentRead More
New York, New York (September 26, 2013). As the summer comes to an end Kabaka Pyramid is back on the warm island of Jamaica after touring the West Coast of the United States and a four weeks tour in Europe. It has been a long yet busy summer for Kabaka Pyramid and team Bebble Rock as they traveled the world for this ‘Rebel Music Tour’. While on his West Coast Tour Kabaka Pyramid performed on one of North America’s largest festivals, ‘Reggae on the River’. Performing to a crowd ofRead More
A few days ago, Karamanti’s publicist was contacted by one of the more respected magazines out of Paris, France, (Davibe Jamaica) requesting an interview with the artist. The interview was conducted in English and later translated to French. The questions were centered on Karamanti’s controversial lyrics, as well as her recently released album, Dancehall Retaliates. Persons may check out the interview in its entirety by visiting the magazines official website at http://www.davibejamaica.com/interview/5940-interview-karamanti.html Karamanti is currently in North America but should be back in Jamaica in a few days as sheRead More
Antiguan-Jamaican artist Kenne Blessin was given a hearty welcome by his American fans when he delivered his familiar hits like Seaching and Cinderella plus his newly released single Under Mi Sensi at the Vinyl club in downtown Atlanta. As the only Caribbean performer on the roster for the evening, Kenne Blessin proved his effortless transition as a bonafide crossover artist with the songs that married pop, R&B and a hint of island medley with soca and reggae. “It was extremely well received,” Kenne Blessin said of his first performance ofRead More
On Aug 27th, 2013, Sly & Robbie and The Jam Masters return with their latest effort Reggae Connection, available August 27 on Taxi Records. With nine Grammy nods, two Grammy wins and over 200,000 singles under their belt, the esteemed Jamaican production duo is no stranger to success. The session aces have not only changed the musical landscape in Jamaica. They have impacted music throughout the entire world. During their 30 plus year career, Sly & Robbie have collaborated with legends including Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh,Read More
Jamaica’s most prolific crooner Beres Hammond is pleased to announce the One Love, One Life Tour in support of his latest critically-acclaimed album, carrying the same name. Throughout the entire month of August, the Grammy-nominated reggae icon will headline prestigious venues across the northeastern and southeastern region of the United States as well as select dates in Canada. Known to many as the “Otis Redding of Reggae,” Beres Hammond has been producing and pouring out his smoky-sweet vocals over every kind of riddim track for almost 40 years.Read More
by Brittany Somerset NEW YORK – United Nations Secretary-General H.E. Mr. Ban Ki Moon met with the new Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the United Nations: H.E. Mr. Courtenay Rattray, in order to receive the ambassador’s credentials. The meeting took place on Tuesday, June 25th, in the conference room on the 38th floor of the Secretariat, at United Nations headquarters in New York City. The Presentation of Credentials meeting ran approximately 15 minutes behind schedule, in what the media who were present jokingly referred to as, “soon come” Jamaican time.Read More
New York: The Vincent HoSang Foundation (VHFF), a non for profit, US based origination that helps the less fortunate and provides scholarship and charitable assist for individuals and organizations in Jamaica and the Caribbean Diaspora is in a much better position today to execute its mandate, thanks to a generous donation from veteran singer Toots Hibbert. The reggae icon and Grammy winner’s unexpected donation of US$5,000 to the VHFF came at a press conference at the Jamaican Consulate in Manhattan to officially launch the Groovin In the Park concert thatRead More
If you are one of those who believes that Jamaica no longer produces authentic roots rock reggae music, you need to get a copy of Mikey General’s latest album, “African Story, African Glory”. The album was released on December 7th on his Qabalah First Music Label and it’s his 11th studio recording. African Story, African Glory displays the best of Mikey General, from his vocal reach to his song writing abilities, all are paraded on this 16 track CD. In conventional style, Mikey’s introduction is a prayer spoken in theRead More
Film Lovers & Caribbean Enthusiasts! caribFILM, a division of caribBEING, a boutique non-profit based in Flatbush whose mission is to “build community through the lens of Caribbean cinema and art,” presents the 3rd Annual Flatbush Film Festival: West Indian Edition. caribBEING presents 11 classic & contemporary films in 7 nights with 4 US Premieres including Ring di Alarm! (Jamaica), No Soca, No Life (Trinidad & Tobago), Cabbie Chronicles(Jamaica) and an encore presentation of the popular, I’m Santana, The Movie (Trinidad & Tobago) throughout 3 cinemas from October 25th through NovemberRead More