VIDEO: Alicia Keys Reggae-Influenced Single “In Common” Called Latin Beat & Tropical Vibe
The new Alicia Keys single “In Common” has been classified as “Latin Beat & Tropical” when it is, in fact, influenced by dancehall and reggae, as is much of the new music performed today, including “Work” from Rihanna and “Sorry” from Justin Bieber. Billboard Magazine described the new single as “Latin infused.” “In Common” is […]
The Best Time to be Who We Are – Is being a black woman helpful or a hindrance professionally?
In my own mind I’ve accomplished a lot. I’m a nationally and internationally syndicated television producer and a regionally published columnist. I’m well educated and easily command attention and respect when given a platform to make my opinions known. Yet I’m often mistaken for the secretary in my small, shared office space, or when I’m […]
Yellowman Makes Dynamic Return to Clarendon Stage
After more than seven years of being away from the Clarendon stage; Dancehall pioneer – The King Yellowman, will be hitting the stage for a full performance set this Friday. The eclectic DJ who has toured the world with such hits like Sensimilla and Zungguzungguguzungguzeng, will be performing this Friday at Fyah Side Jerk and […]
“Itality, Diversity, Purity and Laughter!!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Lorraine Osborne “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “Itality, diversity, purity and laughter. Home away from home.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or […]
Festival Queen Parish Coronations Begin
As the journey towards crowning the 2016 Miss Jamaica Festival Queen begins, the competition will host coronations at the parish level throughout the month of May. A signature programme of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen parish coronations will […]
Jack Radics Headlines History Making Reggae Festival, Saturday, May 21, 2016, Birmingham, Alabama
Platinum selling Jamaican recording artist Jack Radics will headline the 2016 Magic City Reggae Festival, to be held at The Historic Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday, May 21. It is the first time in its nearly 100 year history that the Boutwell , first erected in 1924 – will play host to a […]
VP Records Remembers “The Crown Prince of Reggae” Dennis Brown
Hailed by NPR Morning Edition as one of the 50 great voices of all time – the Jamaican musical icon Dennis Brown began his recording career at the tender age of 11 and released more than 75 albums during his all too short 42 years on Earth. Although the reggae legend passed away in 1999, […]
Day 125 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Catch a Ride on a Catamaran
When in Montego Bay, take a catamaran cruise. Perfect for romantic couples or single people who want to experience the cool blue waters of the Caribbean, Dreamer Catamaran Cruises offers an open bar, dance music, lessons in Caribbean dancing, and even foot massages for the ladies by members of the boat’s crew. Definitely an adult […]
Beyonce, Pearl Jam to Cover Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song”
Beyonce and Pearl Jam plan to release an acoustic cover of “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley later in 2016. Beyonce partnered with Eddie Vedder at the Global Citizens Festival in New York in 2015, and performed the classic there. Now, the cover is slated for inclusion in the band’s pending, annual holiday release. According to […]
