Papa Michigan’s “Jamaica Dance” Chosen for Wisconsin School Project
The song “Jamaica Dance” by veteran deejay Papa Michigan was chosen by elementary school music teacher Jack Senzig in Racine, Wisconsin, to be part of a project for 225 third-through-fifth graders at the Gifford School. Senzig reached out to the Jamaican deejay to say that he liked the song, which Papa Michigan had entered in […]
Toots & The Maytals win the 2021 Grammy For Best Reggae Album
Toots & The Maytals has won the 2021 Grammy For Best Reggae Album with“Got to Be Tough. The results were posted on the Recording Academy twitter page and during the pre-telecast at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. This is Toots & The Maytals second Grammy award. They won in 2004 at the 47th Grammy […]
Slim Smith –The Loss of This Vocal Talent Was a Jamaica Tragedy
The late 1950s to early 1960s was a defining period in the history of Jamaica music as the successes of the pioneering Higgs and Wilson, Laurel Aitken, The Folkes Brothers, Alton Ellis, and Derrick Harriott, provided the impetus for bringing other developing vocal talents into the spotlight. One of those finds was Slim Smith, a […]
Beres Hit All The Right Notes in ‘Love From A Distance’ Virtual Concert: Buju Banton, Marcia Griffiths, Popcaan Came Alongside
Living legend, Beres Hammond, embraced his legions of fans across the world on Sunday, February 28th with his much-welcomed virtual concert that also featured several of his closest musical friends in the reggae and dancehall industry. Fittingly, titled—‘Love From a Distance’—the online show was definitely one for the ages. The concert began at 9pm Eastern […]
‘Black History Meets Reggae’ at 2021 Icon Awards in Miramar, Florida—Third World and VP Records’ Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin Honored
It was a festive and ceremonious occasion on February 27, 2021 in the City of Miramar, Florida at the Regional Park Amphitheater. Dubbed ‘Black History Meets Reggae’, it was the 2nd Annual Icon Awards, which was presented by the City’s Commissioner, Alexandra P. Davis. Also on hand for the event, were the Honorable Oliver Mair […]
Shenseea Named BET’s “Amplified Artist of the Month”
Dancehall star Shenseea has been named “Amplified Artist of the Month” by the television network BET. With this award, BET recognized the songstress as “the next big thing” in music. By winning the title, Shenseea becomes the network’s highlighted artist and will be featured in stories, videos, and more. The network will push Shenseea to […]
The Last Surviving Wailer Leaves The Stage. A Tribute To The Hon., Neville O’Reilly (Bunny Wailer) Livingstone, OM
Jamaica’s music legacy suffered another huge blow when the Honourable Neville O’Reilly Livingstone, OM, better known as “Bunny Wailer” was called home to glory on March 2, 2021. He was born on 10 April 1947 and spent most of his early years with his father Thaddeus Livingston in Nine Miles, in the hills of the […]
Over 130,000 Online Fans Watched Beres Hammond Livestream Concert
Fan postings of “G.O.A.T.” (greatest of all-time) on the Beres Hammond Facebook and VP YouTube live chat Sunday night highlighted the fan appreciation and pent-up demand for this first-class reggae performance, with more than 130,000 concurrent attendees on the livestream presentation. The 90-minute concert was a parade of hits by the crooner, who’s celebrating a […]
Leslie Kong was a Legend in Jamaica’s Music History
The legendary Beverley’s Records and the “Beverley’s” record label literally came into existence from a less than chance meeting between Leslie Kong and one James Chambers who called himself Jimmy Cliff, in 1961. Leslie Kong operated a restaurant, ice cream parlour, and record shop called “Beverley’s” on Orange Street in Kingston along with his two […]
Morgan Heritage Included on Soundtrack of “Coming 2 America” Film
Morgan Heritage, the reggae band whose members are all children of reggae legend Denroy Morgan, contributed to the “Rhythms of Zamunda” soundtrack, which was inspired by the new comedy film “Coming 2 America,” a sequel to the original “Coming to America” film released in 1988. Morgan Heritage is included on the track “Hallelujah” with Diamond […]