Big Up, Jamaica! Serena Williams Tweets Congratulations on Boyz Big Win

Tennis star Serena Williams joined with many other celebrities to congratulate Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz on their victory over the United States in the CONCACAF semi-finals. Characterized as a “David over Goliath” win, the Reggae Boyz made history as they became the first Caribbean team in the history of the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition to reach […]

Haitian Evictions, An International Disgrace : An Exercise in Ethnic Cleansing – Part 2

– Haitian Ethnic Cleansing In my last column we looked at the 200 year history of tension between the neighboring nations of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Now I’d like to look at the clear and present issue, the harsh new restriction enacted by the Dominican government retroactively evicting Haitians living and working in the Dominican Republic from as far […]

Morgan Heritage Announce “light It Up” Remix Contestwith Indaba Music

The Royal Family of Reggae, Morgan Heritage, are teaming up with Indaba Music for an exclusive remix contest of their newest single “Light It Up” ft. Jo Mersa Marley. The single is slated to be released on July 31, 2015. Enter to submit your remix and win. The first place prize package includes a $500 […]

On this day in Jamaican history: Emperor Haile Selassie

Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia was born July 23, 1892. His birth name  Tafari (hence Rastafari) Makonnen Woldemikael. He was Ethiopia’s regent from 1916 to 1930 and Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He also served as Chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity from 25 May 1963 to 17 July 1964, and again […]

Jah Cure Lands #1 Spot on U.S. Billboard’s Reggae Album Chart

Jah Cure’s brand new album The Cure (Jul 10, VP Records) debuts at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart. He has delivered a “certified classic” (according to Associated Press), and lands this week’s coveted chart position with the annual Soca Gold 2015 compilation nabbing the second spot. The reviews continue to pour in. […]