Conversation with Bristol Reggae Orchestra founder, Stella Quinlivan
Bristol Reggae Orchestra is one of the UK’s most unique, inspiring and uplifting community projects. Set up in early 2010, its debut sold out St George’s in Bristol, a renowned classical music venue, and turned it into a seething dance hall. Since then, performances at local festivals, in the St Paul’s community and around the […]
Reggae Music the State of Affairs: “An Interview with Louie Grant, Executive VP, Irie Jam Media”
Irie Jamboree, North America’s premier reggae festival on Labor Day weekend in New York City ceased it seven year in 2010. Executive VP Grant gives Jamaicans.com the exclusive on the return of the new and improved 2013 Irie Jamboree Music Festival. Jamboree in 2013 will a three day Labor day Caribbean week end celebration with […]
Conversation with Jamaican music veteran, singer EVER-G
Everett G. Streete, professionally known as EVER-G, is a talented Reggae artist who hails from Hanover, Jamaica and currently resides in Hampton, Virginia. EVER-G writes and sings positive, conscious and uplifting songs with messages of peace, love and unity. Whether EVER-G is headlining his own shows, is the opening act for such greats as: Steel […]
Concert Review – Maxi Priest Gives his Maximum, March 30th, 2013, Miramar Florida
See More Pictures in our Events Photo Gallery I have been a Maxi Priest fan for years but had never seen him in concert. When I heard he was having a concert in Miramar, Florida, as the featured artist I penciled the date on my calender. ”An Evening with Maxi Priest” was held at Miramar […]
Conversation with Jamaican singer, Karian Sang – Video
This week we have a conversation with Jamaican singer, Karian Sang. Born in Kingston, Jamaica the young artist Karian Sang (formally known as lil precious) started singing at a young age. She quickly discovered that her Jamaican ancestry blessed her with rhythm in her soul and a beautiful voice. Lil Precious’ first album first […]
Spotlight on Jamaican Actor Richard Chevolleau
I first met Richard Chevolleau years ago when I was taking an acting class with Paul Bardier. One day Richard and Desmond Campbell came to class. Richard was 18 and Richard and Desmond were some of the youngest people in a class that also included supermodel Monika Schnarre. It was Meisner Technique so I had […]
Review: Media Event for Linkage Award Show
March 16 2013 heralds the Fourth Annual Linkage Award Show Media houses were invited to witness a sample of the upcoming show at the Press & Media launch of the event at the Elegant Rose Hall in the Bronx on Thursday February 28. The Award show (promoted under the Linkage Productions Inc., umbrella) is the […]
Usain Bolt Names His Top 10 Reggae & Dancehall Songs of All Time
Jamaica’s Olympic champion Usain Bolt, the fastest man in history, has revealed his the Top 10 favorite reggae/dancehall singles of all time. Bolt is an avid music fan and told reporters that he used reggae music to prepare to run at the London Oympics in 2012. His list of favorites includes tracks by Bob Marley, […]
Conversation with multi-award winning Jamaican singer/ songwriter, Ruth-Ann Brown
For multi-award winning singer/ songwriter, Ruth-Ann Brown, making Reggae music was hardly a choice; it was something she could not run from. Their union has been as fluent as the success she has experienced to-date. Since the release of her five-song EP, RUTH, she has received two awards, been featured on Fox Network, interviewed by […]
"One Drop!” – A Conversation with Belinda Becker
This week we’re talking to NY-based DJ Belinda Becker about her life as a DJ and the many things that inspire and influence her craft. A soulful Jamaican, Becker is inspired by a myriad of genres of music and has practiced her craft across several continents. Her life as a dancer, actor, and DJ, who […]