Who Was Stephen “Cat” Coore? The Third World Man From the Land of Creation
In the months following the passing of Jimmy Cliff, Jamaica and the wider music world have lost another towering figure. Stephen “Cat” Coore occupies a distinct place in the island’s musical history for what he helped create, how far his work travelled and how his legacy has deeply reshaped Jamaican musicianship. Best known as a […]
A Very Jamaican Christmas Soundtrack : Reggae and Dancehall Holiday Classics
In Jamaica, Christmas music has always reflected the many ways the season is experienced. Some songs are deeply faith-filled, rooted in the story of Christ’s birth and the spirit of thanksgiving. Others are creative and whimsical originals, capturing the humour, warmth, and everyday realities of a Jamaican Christmas. Then there are the faithful renditions of […]
The Top 10 Most Powerful Jimmy Cliff Songs with Strong Messages of Hope, Freedom and Love
This week, as Jamaica and the world mourn the passing of music legend Jimmy Cliff, we are reminded not only of the brilliance of his voice but also of the power of his message. Cliff was far more than a singer or actor. He was a lyrical freedom fighter and a storyteller whose pen carried […]
Caribbean Music Stars Light Up One Link Music Festival 2025
Miramar, Florida, pulsed with the unmistakable energy of the Caribbean as the One Link Music Festival 2025 brought together some of the region’s biggest stars for an unforgettable two-day celebration of sound, culture, and connection. Held on Friday, 10th October, and Saturday, 11th October, at the Miramar Regional Park and Amphitheatre, the festival delivered a […]
Sister Nancy Reveals Her Favorite ‘Bam Bam’ Sample in Billboard Interview
Sister Nancy’s 1982 track “Bam Bam” is widely recognized as one of the most sampled reggae songs of all time. Its rhythm and delivery have crossed genres and generations, appearing in hip-hop, pop, electronic music, films, commercials, and live sets worldwide. The song has been cited in music studies, featured in major placements, and continues […]
Remembering Frankie “Dancehall” Paul, Jamaica’s Stevie Wonder and Reggae Icon
With a voice that could glide from velvet smooth to dancehall grit, Frankie “Dancehall” Paul was one of Jamaica’s most distinctive and prolific singers. Fans affectionately called him “Jamaica’s Stevie Wonder” — not simply because he was visually impaired, but because of the sheer soul and versatility that defined his sound. Across four decades, Frankie […]
Did You Know? Sir Willard White, the Jamaican Baritone Whose Voice Broke Barriers in the World of Opera
Jamaica has given the world reggae, ska, and dancehall — but one of its greatest voices doesn’t belong to those genres at all. Instead, it soars through the grand concert halls of Europe and the Americas, where Jamaican bass-baritone Sir Willard White, OM, CBE has spent more than five decades proving that a Jamaican accent can belong […]
Strong Like Sampson: The Enduring Voice of Linval Thompson
Few figures in Jamaican music embody the bridge between the golden age of roots reggae and the dawn of dancehall quite like Linval Thompson. Singer, songwriter, and producer, Thompson’s career spans over five decades—an unbroken thread of rhythm, spirituality, and creative independence that has shaped generations of reggae artists. New York Beginnings Born Linval Alphanso […]
Jamaican Stars Dominate at 2025 Caribbean Music Awards
Brooklyn, New York, was lit with Caribbean pride on August 28 as Jamaican artists stole the spotlight at the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards, held at Kings Theatre and broadcast on BET on September 12. The third annual ceremony, hosted by comedian Majah Hype, celebrated the best in reggae, soca, dancehall, and fusion — but it […]
Remembering King Stitt, the Original Jamaican Deejay and Reggae Pioneer
Born Winston George Sparkes on September 17, 1940 in Kingston, Jamaica, King Stitt holds a distinctive place in the history of reggae. Widely regarded as the island’s first recorded deejay, his career helped establish the art of toasting and sound system performance as a central part of Jamaican music. Today would have marked his 85th […]