50th Anniversary of Jamaican Rocksteady Music
In honor of the 50 years of Jamaican rocksteady, VP Records is releasing a special box set on vinyl of 14 classic rocksteady hits. The release will be an exclusive on Record Story Day on April 16, 2016. Rocksteady mixes elements of R&B, jazz, ska, and African and Latin American drumming. It was a precursor […]
5 Things You Did Not Know About Soca Superstar, Destra
We caught up with Destra who will be performing at Best of Best 2016 in Miami, Florida. The Internationally acclaimed Soca Superstar is a hit with music loving audiences everywhere. Her high energetic performances and eye-catching costumes have won her fans world-wide. Here are 5 things you did not know about Destra. 1. Seven day, […]
Jamaican Actress, Former Miss Jamaica World Runner-Up, in New U.S. Television Series
Jamaican Trishauna Clarke, a runner-up in tehe 2012 Miss Jamaica World pageant, has a recurring role in a new television series in the United States. “The Catch,” a drama about a private investigator looking for revenge on her ex who stole her money, airs on ABC and premiered on March 24, 2016, Clarke plays “Tasha,” […]
Popular Reggae Artist Ras Slick Makes Mark with ‘My Time’ Studio Opening, New Song ‘Humanity’
If the past few months are any indicator of what lies in store, it’s clear that 2016 will indisputably be a year of great success for Reggae entertainer Ras Slick, also known as Sylburn Rowe by friends and family. Much to his credit, the popular singer has loads of “Good Things” going on…and not just […]
Day 96 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Get the “Run Down” and Try Some Run Down
When you’re looking for traditional Jamaican meals, be sure to give Run Down a try. This is a one-pot meal that includes fish, yam, tomatoes, and onions, all cooked in coconut milk until the fish breaks up into pieces, or is “run down.” Popular with locals. In case you missed any of the past “365 […]
Next Generation Music Artist, Skip Marley Appears in Gap’s New ‘1969 Denim’ Ad Campaign
Next generation Marley family member and musician, Skip Marley has been included in the GAP clothing company’s new online social media promotion campaign promoting their ‘1969 DENIM’ clothing line with people that “live the spirit” of those known for the style they wear. “The Gap asked me what makes me feel most alive,” Skip explains […]
Jamaican Jazz Vocalist Brings Signature Show to Miramar, Florida, April 17th, 2016
When Jamaica’s top female jazz vocalist, the incomparable Myrna Hague, brings her signature show “Simply Myrna” to the Miramar Cultural Center on April 17th, it will mark her second appearance at the City’s cultural showpiece. Hague first performed at the official opening of the center with her husband, trumpeter and founder of the Ocho Rios […]
R&B Legend Betty Wright Sponsors Entertainment for “Protect Them” Gala
JIFFD and members of the Diaspora NUH GUH DEH Campaign will host the “Protect Them” Gala on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 at 6:000 PM at the Carolina Golf Club, in Margate. The event will benefit nonprofit organization’s working to prevent child sexual abuse as well as those providing support services to survivors. The evening will […]