So You Think You Know Bob Marley? Try Our Bob Marley Trivia Quiz
Do you think you know Bob Marley? Did you know Bob Marley was of mixed race? Do you know Bob Marley father’s name? Do you know Bob Marley mother’s name? Take our trivia quiz and see how well you know Bob Marley. The answers are at the bottom. 1.What Was Bob Marley’s First Recorded Single?? […]
Ladies First: Boogie on Reggae Women
Having fired a proverbial shot across the of reggae music’s bow in 2007 Reggae Female artist continue establishing their dominance in big way for 2008. First off there are so many female entertainers this year, including an ever increasing crop of new artists with songs getting air time, like Tifa, Alibra, Natalie Storm, Pamputtae, Timberlee, […]
Reggae Artist outpricing themselves
As the global economy heads into a tailspin, it is expected that it will have a profound effect on many sectors in Jamaica. I believe that one of the sectors that will be greatly impacted is the music industry. In difficult times music can be a life savior and as the exacerbated events continue in […]
Irie Jamboree 08: A Tribute to Caribbean Athletes
New York City: Irie Jamboree, the largest reggae music festival held Labor Day in Roy Wilkins Park in New York City closed out the summer in spectacular fashion. The 6th staging of Jamboree 2k7 had Mother Nature’s blessing weather-wise; it was a perfect day, a slight breeze and warm temperatures. The show’s line-up was well […]
William Stewart—A Past Member of the Legendary ‘Third World’ Band….The Man, His Passion, and His ‘Solutions In Music.’
Part I~~Willie Stewart…Who is he? Let’s start from the beginning… William Stewart was born in England to Jamaican parents, Herbert Stewart and Evelyn Maude Chung-Taylor. His mother hails from Balaclava, Christiana and his father is from Westmoreland. Willie’s brothers are, Neville Lee, Gene Lee, Paul (Pablo Herbert) Stewart (who died (6) six years ago), and oldest […]
Open letter to Freddie McGregor
On Friday 7/11/2008, I was undoubtedly happy to watch the great Freddie McGregor perform at Mangoville in New York City. It was musical acme for me. His performance was one of distinctive and superior quality. Watching the show from close proximity, I was able to see his demeanor as he performed. He was very engaging […]
Interview with Junior "Gabu" Wedderburn
This month we interview Junior “Gabu” Wedderburn master drummer of Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’., His drumming styles and music draws upon the traditional Jamaican ritual styles of Kumina, Afro-Christian Pocomania, Tambu, Bruckins, and Nyabinghi. He fuses this with African tribal drumming to create a unique sound that is universal.. 1.Where in Jamaica are […]
Jamaica Day 2008
‘Jamaica Day’ 2008 (Keelesdale Park) Toronto. On July 26, thousands of fellow ‘yardies’ from all walks of life and some from as far as Ottawa and Montreal converge on Toronto to celebrate Jamaica Day 2008. The massive of people did not just simply show up though out of a sheer desire to come gallivant but […]
A Chat with Nadine Blair, Jamaica’s Radio & TV Personality (Love 101 FM & Love TV)
Nadine was born in the parish of Hanover…. in her grandparents’ front room – literally! Her father is Bishop Reverend Dr. Ronald Blair and her mother is Reverend Evon Blair… “they are absolutely awesome” she commented. Jamaica’s Political Ombudsman, Bishop Herro Blair, is Nadine’s paternal uncle. She maintains that she ‘wants to be like him […]
An Interview Jamelody
Every ever so often special talent comes along with a charismatic voice. Trinidadian reggae singer Michael Williams is a special talent and a charismatic vocalist. Williams says he sings God’s melodies and chose, most appropriately, the name JAMELODY. Like reggae’s defining vocalist Dennis Brown, JAMELODY’s vocal style bridges R&B, Pop/Rock, Gospel to Reggae. Born in […]