Top Reggae/Dancehall Festivals Happening in 2024 (worldwide)
As the new year unfolds, reggae and dancehall enthusiasts around the globe are buzzing with excitement. The 2024 festival calendar is packed with vibrant events, promising an exhilarating mix of music, culture, and travel. If you’re a reggae lover looking to align your vacation plans with some pulsating beats, here’s a guide to the top […]
Bob Marley’s “One Love” Claims The #1 Spot at U.S. Box Office
Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” has exceeded expectations, debuting at the No. 1 spot at the box office with a remarkable $27.7 million opening weekend. The music biopic, produced by Paramount Pictures, Tuff Gong Pictures, and Brad Pitt’s production company Plan B, has struck a chord with audiences, propelling it to the top of the […]
Jamaican Singer Richie Stephens Celebrates 40 Years In Music
Singer Richie Stephens, who is booked to perform at Rebel Salute on Friday night revealed this is his 40th year in the music industry. “2024 is my 40th anniversary in the music industry. That is 40 years of experience, 40 years performing and 40 years of hits that I am bringing to the Rebel Salute […]
Kingsley Ben-Adir Says Playing Bob Marley Was “the Most Beautiful Experience”
Actor Kingsley Ben-Adir is very appreciative of the time he spent playing the Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley in the new biopic, “Bob Marley: One Love,” which will open in theaters on February 14, 2024. The actor was interviewed by Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight about the past year in which he prepared for and […]
Inner Circle Kicked-Off Reggae Month 2024 In South Florida With An Epic Dennis ‘Crown Prince’ Brown Tribute Event
The 2024 episode of Reggae Month South Florida celebrated a half century of reggae music from Miami to Fort Lauderdale with the iconic group, Inner Circle, supporting a number of events aiming to spotlight Jamaican artists, businesses and entrepreneurs in Fort Lauderdale, Miramar, Plantation and Miami Dade County and just about everywhere in between. A […]
Jamaicans Respond on How Was Kingsley Ben-Adir’s Jamaican Patois in the Bob Marley Movie?
How did Kingsley Ben-Adir fare in using Jamaican Patois in the Bob Marley movie? Based on feedback from Jamaican moviegoers, he did well. Ben-Adir’s portrayal of Bob Marley in the recently released film “One Love” demonstrates a remarkable command of Jamaican Patois. His adept pronunciation and nuanced use of the language add an authentic depth […]
Bob Marley’s “One Love” Claims The #1 Spot at U.S. Box Office
Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” has exceeded expectations, debuting at the No. 1 spot at the box office with a remarkable $27.7 million opening weekend. The music biopic, produced by Paramount Pictures, Tuff Gong Pictures, and Brad Pitt’s production company Plan B, has struck a chord with audiences, propelling it to the top of the […]
Bob Marley Grandson, YG Marley, Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut
Continuing the stellar legacy of the Marley family is YG Marley, 22, the son of Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley and grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley. His first single recording, “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” was released in December 2023 and is the artist’s first appearance on Billboard magazine’s Hot 100 chart. Co-written with […]
Jamaican Dancehall Legend, Spragga Benz, to be Honored in South Florida at the Selecta Showdown
Spragga Benz, whose real name is Carlton Grant, will be celebrated in South Florida at the Miramar Selecta Showdown, an event that is part of the Reggae Month festivities. The Miramar Selecta Showdown is set to take place at the Shirley Branca Park, 6900 Miramar Parkway, on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 […]
VIDEO: The Day Prisoners Broke Out of Jail to See Bob Marley in Concert
During Zimbabwe’s historic 1980 independence celebration at Rufaro Stadium, Bob Marley’s performance took a dramatic turn when thousands of men, later revealed to be prisoners of war, broke out of jail to witness the legendary reggae artist. As Marley sang his third song, chaos erupted at the back of the stadium, prompting a concerned crew […]