Review: Best Of The Best….A Few Of The Best
The Concert: Best Of The BestThe Venue: Bicentennial Park, Miami, FloridaThe Date: May 25, 2008Top Performers: Tarrus Riley, Jr. Reid, Barrington Levy, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Beenie Man, SupercatOther Notable Performers: Screechie Dan, Etana, Assassin, Demarco, Bugle, Serani, and Brick & LaceThe Crowd: A good representation of the Caribbean islands, Bahamas, Trinidad, Haiti a whole lot […]
An Interview with Etana: The Strong One
With hit songs ‘Wrong address’ (2006) ‘Roots’ (2007) and her chart topper ‘Warrior Love’ Etana has had several # 1 songs on Jamaican, England, Us and the Virgin Island on reggae charts. Arguably the most successful female singer in reggae today, she’s struck a symbiotic chord with audiences. This Jamaican born Miami bred siren described […]
REGGAE – IN – MOTION
2007 saw the increased presence of female artist on the Jamaican music scène. The new breed of talented of female artists (singer/dj) is making their presence felt on Jamaican music landscape in 2008. These young, sexy and talented females are steadily charting their own course and can rock the mike. They unlike many of their […]
A Conversation With Musical Artist, Family & Child Activist And Air Jamaica Jazzfest Performer Michael Bolton
The architecture of great music is province of creativity. Michael Bolton is a musical artist; blessed with an abundance of talent he combines his song writing and music producing skills. His great vocal ability spans many musical to create genre defying music. It may not be a stretch to say he’s renaissance musical artist. From […]
Reggae – In – Motion : Beres ‘Cudjo’ Hammond: The Man, His Thoughts, and His Music
Who is Beres ‘Cudjo’ Hammond? The “Reggae Role Model of The Year” in Jamaica according to the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards for 2008. Arguably, the most successful songwriter/composer/singer/performer in Reggae music’ since 1990, Hammond is the voice of Reggae soul power. Hammond’s effect on audiences often times defies description, but let me try. […]
Who’s really responsible for DANCEHALL decadence?
February was declared Reggae month; Reggae music is therefore destined to gain added notoriety locally as well as overseas because of its close association with brand Jamaica . Dancehall music is unquestionably the most popular genre. It is unapologetically raw and rude being a creation of the rabble. It is therefore by nature uncouth and […]
It’s Official, February is Reggae Month.
Jamaica Prime Minister Bruce Golding designated February as Reggae Month to be celebrated every year. The official inaugural ceremony was held at Kings House officiated by the Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall. This recognition was a long time in coming and way past due. There was a month long wide range of activities staged to […]
Interview: ‘Pepse’ Brown – A Gospel Artiste’s Uncompromising Faith
‘PEPSE’ Brown ~~ “As we go we grow” Lloyd Brown or ‘Pepse’, as he is known, has chosen this name on the premise that he is the ‘one that always pray for just about everything’. This God-ordained name as an acronym means ‘Praying Everyday Persistently Seeking Elohim’. He also jokenly added, “I am also a […]
Tributes to Dennis Brown, the Crown Prince of Reggae Music
The mark of one who is great can always be measured by the how he is respected by his peers, read what Freddie McGregor, Richie Stephens and Ibo Cooper have to say about Dennis Brown’s importance to Jamaican music and Brown’s impact on Freddie & Richie careers. Richie Stephens: Salutes Dennis Brown, “The Crown Prince […]
Reggae’s Crown Prince Should be Honored
Reggae’s Crown Prince Should be Honored Dennis Emanuel Brown (1957-1999) Stan Evan Smith Dennis Brown Dennis or D. Brown, as he was affectionately known, had he lived, would have celebrated his 51st birthday February 1st 2008. Brown is arguably the greatest singer in the history of Jamaican music, yet he has the distinction of being […]