Marley Group To Honour Rita Marley with a ‘Royal and Rootsy’ 76th Birthday
The first lady of Reggae and matriarch of the Marley family, Rita Marley, will celebrate her 76th birthday in true iconic fashion this year. To commemorate the auspicious occasion, aptly dubbed “One Rita: Royal and Rootsy,” the Marley family has planned a series of events culminating in a concert fit for the reggae queen. Marley […]
Skip Marley releases “Lions” featuring Cedella Marley, the official anthem of the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship
The women are ready to roar their way to victory during the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship. From July 4-18th, eight of the region’s best women’s senior national teams will compete for the regional title and qualification to 2023 FWWC and 2024 Summer Olympics. Competition this fierce requires an equally fierce anthem. Fans will be able […]
28th International Reggae Day Lauds 60 Years of Ska
On the 28th anniversary year of International Reggae Day, July 1 will commemorate another Jamaica-birthe genre by saluting ’60 years of ska music.’ A precursor to the bass-heavy, universal sound the world has embraced, ska will be lauded for imprinting an indelible legacy in entertainment as Jamaica celebrates six decades of independence. Before reggae there […]
International Reggae Day 2022 Celebrates 60th Years of SKA
International Reggae Day (IRD), the annual global celebration of Jamaican music culture, will this year, spotlight and commemorate “60 Years of Ska music”. IRD will invite media partners around the world to highlight this important music culture which laid the foundation for Jamaica’s popular music as a global export. It is particularly fitting as the […]
Jimmy Cliff, Toots Hibbert & The Mighty Diamonds Among Honorees For Jamaica Music Experience Awards In New York This Fall
Legendary vocalist James Chambers-popularly known as Jimmy Cliff, along with Lloyd “Judge Diamond” Ferguson of The Mighty Diamonds and the late Frederick “Toots” Hibbert are among the artists from the Jamaican music industry who will be honored at the Second Annual Jamaica Music Experience (J.A.M.E.) and True Tribute Awards on Saturday September 10 in New […]
Koffee, Shaggy, Freddy McGregor & More on Jamaica 60 Festival Album
Three songs that were part of the original 123 entries for the Jamaica Festival Song Competition, which Olivia Grange, Jamaican Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, said would be suspended for 2022 due to the inability to find ten “suitable” songs, will be included on the Jamaica 60 commemorative album. After strong public opposition […]
The 15 Greatest Lyrics by Bob Marley
Legendary reggae artist, Bob Marley, was known for his lyrics as well as his vocal talents. Marley put into lyrics many of the problems facing society and issues affecting his own life. He was a keen observer of life, government, social order, and humanity as a whole. Many of his lyrics are just as poignant […]
No Mr. Prime Minister, Jamaica Has Bigger Sources Of Embarrassment
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has weighed in on the recent banning of dancehall artiste Skeng from performing at any public events in Guyana. The ban was announced by Guyana’s Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn following an incident at the Baderation concert held on May 22nd 2022. The concert ended prematurely after shots were fired […]
Words of Bob Marley Invoked by Leaders at Summit of the Americas
Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley was quoted by two leaders attending the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, which ran from June 6 to June 10, 2022. Both the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, and the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken showed their appreciation for Marley by using his words […]
Voting Now Open for Jamaica International Independence Foreign Song Competition
The Jamaica International Independence Foreign Song Competition is ready to take votes on fan favorites among the up-and-coming musicians who have submitted songs to the organization’s panel of experts and their peers. The competition is designed as a celebration of Jamaica and the creation of reggae music. Voting has opened to select seven finalists and […]