Damian and Stephen Marley Announce Co-Headlining Traffic Jam Tour 2024
In February and March 2024, the Grammy award-winning brothers Damian “Jr Gong” Marley and Stephen “Ragga” Marley will launch their exclusive Traffic Jam Tour across North America. Photo Credit: Chris Acosta The Marley Brothers First Co-Headlining Tour This marks the inaugural occasion in history when the brothers have jointly presented a curated set, offering a unique […]
Jamaica’s Beenie Man, Capleton, Shenseea to Headline 2024 Edition of City Splash Festival in London
City Splash Festival returns to London’s Brockwell Park on May 27, 2024 to once again celebrate the impact of Caribbean and African culture in the UK and beyond. This year’s line-up is another massive one with the likes of Capleton, Beenie Man, Shenseea, Busy Signal, Anthony B, Black Sherif, Ding Dong, Libianca, Lojay, Queen Omega, Busy Signal, […]
Damian and Stephen Marley Announce Co-Headlining Traffic Jam Tour 2024
In February and March 2024, the Grammy award-winning brothers Damian “Jr Gong” Marley and Stephen “Ragga” Marley will launch their exclusive Traffic Jam Tour across North America. The Marley Brothers First Co-Headlining Tour This marks the inaugural occasion in history when the brothers have jointly presented a curated set, offering a unique showcase to their […]
Jamaican Reggae Grammy Winner Shaggy Launches Boombastic Radio on SiriusXM
Grammy-winning reggae singer, rapper, and songwriter, Shaggy, has launched his own channel on SiriusXM radio. Boombastic Radio, named from Shaggy’s hit track, “Boombastic.” The new channel was announced at SiriusXM’s Next Generation Industry and Press Preview in New York. Sounds Curated by Shaggy Boombastic Radio features selections of reggae, dancehall, and afrobeats all personally curated […]
Jamaican Dancehall Artist Masicka Dethrones the Legendary Bob Marley on Apple iTunes Chart
Dancehall artist Masicka, has achieved an extraordinary feat on the Apple iTunes songs chart, securing the top 17 positions simultaneously. This accomplishment sees Masicka surpassing the legendary Bob Marley’s record, firmly establishing him as the first Jamaican artist to achieve such chart dominance. Unprecedented Chart Domination With 17 songs simultaneously occupying the top 17 positions, […]
Jamaica’s Beenie Man, Capleton, Shenseea to Headline 2024 Edition of City Splash Festival in London
City Splash Festival returns to London’s Brockwell Park on May 27, 2024 to once again celebrate the impact of Caribbean and African culture in the UK and beyond. This year’s line-up is another massive one with the likes of Capleton, Beenie Man, Shenseea, Busy Signal, Anthony B, Black Sherif, Ding Dong, Libianca, Lojay, Queen Omega, […]
Legendary Jamaican Selector Di General Pink Panther Crowned at ‘World Bash’ in New York
A sold-out crowd erupted into roars at Irish and Chin‘s “World Bash” in New York during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Billed as a victory for sound system culture by thousands of fans, emotions ran high at the musically charged event, which pinnacled with a touching, surprise sound system crowning of 9x World Clash General Pink […]
Jamaica-Born Singer Millie Small Honored with Blue Plaque in London’s Shepherds Bush
The Jamaican-born vocalist Millie Small who is credited with making ska music popular worldwide, has been recognized with a blue plaque installed on the house in the London borough of Shepherds Bush where she lived for 27 years. Small was the first global recording star to come from the Caribbean, and with her recording of […]
From Jerk Ice Cream to Jerk Pork, Grace Jamaican Jerk Food Festival Draws Thousands to South Florida
Miramar, Florida was once again the epicenter of all things Caribbean all courtesy of this year’s 21st installment of the tasty Grace Jamaican Jerk Food Festival. Held on Sunday November 12, 2023 during the Veterans Holiday Weekend, thousands of patrons flocked to the City’s spacious Regional Park to indulge themselves in the vibrant and aromatic […]
We Savored, Sipped and Danced at Jamaica’s First-Ever Food, Rum & Reggae Festival in Saint Elizabeth
Day two of the three-day Food, Rum & Reggae Festival was an awesome time for experiencing true Jamaican culture through local cuisine, drink and music. Held in Jamaica’s breadbasket parish – Saint Elizabeth, patrons were invited to sample the products of local farms and vendors, and sip on drinks from world-class rum producers. The culinary-focused […]