A Toast to Miramar’s 2023 Afro-Carib Music Festival, Headlined by Koffee—the ‘Grammy Kid’
The 3rd Annual Afro-Carib festival was certainly a treat as part of this year’s City of Miramar Black History and Reggae Month event series. The festival took place at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater and was hosted by Commissioner Alexandra. And there were a number of notables in attendance, including Consul General Oliver Mair, Commissioner […]
Legendary Reggae Artists Shaggy and Marcia Griffiths Partner with Jeep Brand for Super Bowl Commercial
The Jamaican reggae icons Shaggy and Marcia Griffiths were featured in an ad for the automobile manufacturer Jeep that aired at the 2023 staging of the Super Bowl. The one-minute-long commercial uses a remix of Griffith’s 1983 hit “Electric Boogie,” which she originally recorded with Bunny Wailer who wrote and produced the original track. Jeep […]
Jermaine Edwards Signs Deal with Sony Music UK after Video of Rushawn Ewears Singing “Beautiful Day” Goes Viral
When Rushawn Ewears was ten years old, a teacher at the Top Hill Primary School in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, recorded him singing “Beautiful Day,” a song by Jamaican gospel artist Jermaine Edwards. That was six years ago, and now in 2023, he and his childhood track have gone viral, and Edwards has signed on with […]
Documentary Series Explores Bob Marley’s Influence in New Zealand
In 1979, legendary Jamaican musician and activist Bob Marley made a visit to New Zealand, and now, a television documentary series called “When Bob Came” follows Marley’s journey in the country and explores his appeal to New Zealanders. The actor James Rolleston, who starred in the film, “Boy,” by Taika Waititi and was not even […]
Kabaka Pyramid wins the 2023 Grammy For Best Reggae Album
Kabaka Pyramid has won the 2023 Grammy for Best Reggae Album with the album titled “The Kalling”. The results were posted on the Recording Academy Twitter page and announced during the pre-telecast at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. This will be the first Grammy award for Jamaica’s Kabaka Pyramid. Understandably thrilled when announced the […]
Preeminent Interactive Exhibition Bob Marley “One Love Experience” Captivates Los Angeles with Star-Studded VIP Launch, Now Open to the Public
Last night, a very special Grand Opening premiere event introduced the official Bob Marley One Love Experience in Los Angeles at Ovation Hollywood (formerly Hollywood & Highland). It will be open to the public January 29th through April 23rd. Produced by the Marley Family & Terrapin Station Entertainment, tickets are available exclusively via Fever. The […]
11 Ways to Celebrate Bob Marley Day
February is a special time for Bob Marley fans. One of the greatest reggae artists to ever live, Bob Marley Day is celebrated worldwide every year on his birthday of Feb. 6. A multitude of events commemorating Jamaica’s native son are held, ranging from civic pride projects to musical tributes. There are many ways for […]
This Reggae Month, Lets Do More Than Just Talk
Since 2008, February has been observed as Reggae Month in Jamaica and across the diaspora and provides opportunities for the celebration of the country’s rich musical heritage and its most iconic genre, reggae. While the observance of Reggae Month is an important cultural event, it also holds significant economic potential for Jamaica. Reggae’s economic potential […]
Jamaican Dancehall Artist, Gage’s Song About Usain Bolt’s Missing Money at SSL Collects Over 256,000 Views in 3 Days
The news that the legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt was the victim of fraud at the financial firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) that caused the disappearance of some US$12.7 million from his account has sparked interest and concern among members of the dancehall community. Now, the dancehall artist, Gage, has released “SSL,” a song […]
Headlined by Dynamic Duo, Buju and ‘Uncle Beres’, Intimate Concert Jamaica was Sensational and ‘One for the Books’ to Kick-Off 2023
The much anticipated Intimate Jamaica Concert—headlined by the iconic Beres Hammond and Buju Banton aka ‘Gargamel’— was like none other, and the masses who flocked to Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in Priory St. Ann on the island’s sun-kissed North Coast got a premium and unforgettable concert experience on New Year’s Day to kick-off 2023. Aside from […]