In the 1980s, British Film about Jamaicans Banned in US for Being “Too Controversial” – Screened Recently in US
A British film released in 1980 entitled “Babylon,” which followed Jamaicans enjoying reggae music, parties, and sound systems in the United Kingdom, was given an “X” rating in London and banned in the United States as “too controversial.” At least, that was the official reason for the ban, but a consensus opinion noted that the […]
The Galleon Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Gala Gave High Praises and Awards for Community Service and Academic Achievement
The upscale Renaissance Hotel in Plantation, Florida recently hosted the 10th Anniversary Gala of the Galleon Foundation, which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring accessibility of disadvantaged children to a good education. In that spirit, for the past decade the Foundation has not wavered in its pursuit to impact and improve the lives of […]
The 2020 Grammy Nominations for Best Reggae Album Announced
The Grammys have announced the names of the nominees for the Best Reggae Album award for 2020. The nominees are Koffee for the album “Rapture “, Julian Marley for the album “The As I Am”, Sly & Robbie & Roots Radics for the album “The Final Battle: Sly & Robbie Vs. Roots Radics”, Steel Pulse […]
