An Easter Week-End in Bronx the Jamaican way ~ Gospel Concert Review
So, Easter week-end, I found myself in New York with friends and family. I was invited to a gospel concert in Bronx, New York. You know, a Resurrection week-end an yu nat celebrating Easter if yu nat devouring nuff bun and cheese-the ‘holy’ Jamaican traditional food for Easter!, Of course, Church is a must. From […]
A Chat with Rising Jamaican Artiste, Christopher Chambers AKA ‘Jimi D’
Christopher Chambers AKA Jimi D, is the nephew of the legendary Reggae artist Don Carlos of the ever-popular Black Uhruru group. As a child, his uncle, the Legendary Reggae Artist, Don Carlos would always make him sing “Dancing on the ceiling” by Lionel Richie. Even though he was annoyed with that single request, his mannerly […]
Interview with Jamaican Singer, Omari
We interview Jamaican Gospel Singer Omari. Familiar to Reggae fans from his recent hits “Help!” and “Why,” Omari is creating waves in the music industry with the message of hope. His Marlin Award-winning debut “Help!”, from the album “YOW 4” Street Gospel, has enjoyed the top spot on Tempo and throughout the Caribbean. Praised in […]
A conversation with Zerby the first white female dancehall artist
We interview Zerby the first white female dancehall artist. She who was born and raised in the Midwest of the United States, has defied all the odds and showed her talent as a reggae dancehall deejay. After spending nine months in the studio, Zerby has released “Ready Now” on her own label, Hotness Records. The […]
Interview: Aeion "Yaaka" Hoilett Bass Guitar/Vocal of the Jamaican band, C-Sharp
We interview Aeion “Yaaka” Hoilett leader of the Jamaican band, C-Sharp. They are one of the most exquisite amalgamations of musical talent that Jamaica has seen in a long time. Originally referred to as Sentimental Touch in the ‘jazz world’, C-Sharp came together in December 2001 with core members, Aeion “Yaaka” Hoilett, Dwain “Wiya” Campbell […]
Interview with Jamaican Songstress, Marsha Morrison
This month we interview upcoming artist Marsha Morrison. She has toured and collaborated with many of reggaes top acts including Shaggy and Dancehall Diva Lady Saw. We caught up with her as she working on her first album. This Jamaican beautiful songstress & songwriter is multi-talented. She is sure to blaze a trail that we […]
Irie Jamboree Was Irie Vibes, Then…
New York/Maryland :Jamboree 2k9, the annual Labor Day weekend music festival had all the elements lined up for an auspicious debut of it 7th staging at York College in Queens, NY (also the new home of the IRAWMA Awards). The stars and Mother Nature lined up for what was going to be a perfect Jamboree […]
A Gospel Music Event-The Review
Tonight, Jamaican time took a back seat, as I arrived on time at the night’s event. Claudelle Clarke’s Album Launch/concert was the highlight of the evening of September 26th, 2009, where all roads lead to the Sheraton Hotel in Fort Lauderdale. As guests filed in and took their seats, there was an anticipation of a night […]
Taj Weekes Art Is His Social Conscience: Interview
SS: You have singing since the age of five, by age eleven, you were composing you own calypso songs how and why did you make the transition to reggae? TW: Calypso is the dominant genre in St. Lucia now and was when I was a child so I naturally followed what was being played on the […]
New Star Rising – "Five Minutes with….Courtney "Yogi" John
In the music industry, the term ‘artist’ is often arbitrarily tossed around like a basketball at an NBA finals. In my opinion however, a true artiste, not just as it pertains to music but in any field, is some who possesses the ability to not only pay homage to the genesis or foundations of that art form, […]