420 Is Not Bob Marley’s Birthday
People everywhere celebrate “Weed Day” on April 4, a date generally called “420″ (4/20).” There are many theories about why that date was chosen to extol the virtues of marijuana, but two of them are definitely NOT true. April 20 (4/20) is not the birthday of reggae legend Bob Marley. Marley, who was well known […]
Jamaican Singer Delta Bennett Wins at BMI Latin Awards
Jamaican singer Delta Bennett won the award for the Most Performed Song of the Year at the 30th Annual BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) Latin Awards ceremony on March 21, 2023, held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The annual awards honor the top Latin songwriters and music publishers of the year. Bennett, […]
Music Scene in Ghana Reflects Love for Reggae and Strong Ties to Jamaica
Jamaican reggae musicians like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh have long been credited with establishing the love of reggae music in Ghana some 50 years ago. Their influence is strongly felt today as the African nation now produces its own reggae artists, and the Jamaican Patois language used in reggae has also impacted Ghanaian speech […]
Stonebwoy Says Jamaican Patois Similar to Twi Language
Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall, and reggae musician. Stonebwoy, has noted the similarities between Twi, the language that is most widely spoken in Ghana, and Jamaica’s patois. In conversation at the New York studios of Hot97 FM in the United States, Stonebwoy, whose flexibility in Jamaican patois in part fueled his rise in popularity in the global […]
Julian Marley to Make a Special Guest Appearance at Rhythms of Africa 2023 in South Florida
Embrace Music Foundation will deliver a festive blend of sights and sounds that have awed and delighted diverse audiences worldwide. Two concerts, April 1 and 2 at the Miramar Cultural Center, will salute the past while bringing it to life with Rhythms of Africa (ROA)– Music Around the World 2023. Experience the power of music […]
The Top 200 Reggae Songs From 1962 – 2022
Jamaica gained independence in 1962 and about that time reggae music emerged. Reggae music has influenced the world and even started a few other genres of music. Over the years on my Saturday radio show, Reggae Voyage With Madman Donovan, on WESU 88.1FM, I compiled a list of songs from requests from listeners and past […]
2023 Recipients—Marleine Bastien, Marcia Griffiths, Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell—Lauded at Reggae Icon Awards in Miramar, Florida
Located in South Florida, the City of Miramar last month was a hotbed of activity where celebrating Black History Month was concerned. In that spirit, it was a festive and ceremonious occasion on February 22nd at the City’s Multicultural Center. As part of this year’s ‘Black History Meets Reggae’ event series, the 3rd Annual Icon […]
Jamaican Reggae Artist Protoje to Perform at the 2023 Hollywood ArtsPark Experience in South Florida
The Hollywood Arts Park Experience series continues March 11, 2023 – a series of free festival-style concerts at the magnificent ArtsPark in downtown Hollywood, Florida – produced by the Rhythm Foundation for the City of Hollywood. Concertgoers are invited to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy live music with friends and family. […]
Photo Highlights of Gospel Spectacular in South Florida for Reggae Month
Gospel Spectacular was recently held at the Miramar Civic Center. One of several Reggae Month events in South Florida the show featured a stellar lineup of some of the current gospel singers. Hosted by the City of Miramar in conjunction with Inner Circle and Jaria. The event featured Carlene Davis O.D, Prodigal Son, Omari, Glacia […]
Chance The Rapper To Bring Free Concert & Festival To Kingston, Jamaica In 2024
Kingston Jamaica will be the venue for the next Chance the Rapper free Black Line Star festival & concert. The rapper announced it on March 6th, 2023 on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon when he was asked when and where would the next concert series be held. Chance the Rapper mentioned it would be […]