Grammy Nominations for 2019 Best Reggae Album Announced
The Grammys have announced the names of the nominees for the Best Reggae Album award for 2019. The nominees are Black Uhuru for the album “As The World Turns”, Etana for the album “Reggae Forever”, Ziggy Marley for the album “Rebellion Rises”, Protoje for the album “A Matter Of Time” and Sting & Shaggy for […]
A Top Class Concert – Tarrus Riley & Special Guest Jo Mersa Marley in South Florida
The long holiday weekend in the United States was an ideal time to spend an evening with Tarrus Riley and Jo Mersa Marley. Attending this concert was a great choice for couples date night or an evening on the town with friends. For anyone in the South Florida area, the Charles F. Dodge City Center […]
Jamaica’s Reggae Music Makes UNESCO List of Global Cultural Treasures
UNESCO, the cultural agency of the United Nations, has recognized Jamaica’s reggae music as contributing to “international discourse” issues, including those of injustice and resistance. The reggae music tradition has been described as “uniquely Jamaica” and its inclusion on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list highlights the need to preserve its worldwide popularity and voice […]
Jimmy Cliff Receives Nomination to Songwriters Hall of Fame
The legendary Jamaican entertainer Jimmy Cliff has been nominated to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors contributions of popular music songwriters and also seeks to foster new talent via workshops, showcases, scholarships, and digital activities. In order to be eligible for induction, individuals must have been writing hit songs for a […]
Buju Banton Sends Message Days Before His Release
With only days before his release, Buju Banton remains positive and in great spirits. He is currently counting down the days, along with millions of others to his release. Yet, he would like to send a message from his heart to all before he is released. “In light of the adversity I have encountered, I […]
The Top 10 Bob Marley Songs
The famous Jamaican singer Robert Nesta Marley, better known by his stage name Bob Marley, had a humble beginning. He was born on a farm in Nine Mile, Jamaica on February 6, 1945. He became an international influence and cultural icon at a young age through his music. Using a blend of ska, rocksteady, and […]
New Documentary to Showcase How Trojan Records Brought Reggae to Britain
A new documentary film, “Rudeboy: The Story Of Trojan Records,” tells how Trojan Records introduced Jamaican music to the United Kingdom. Trojan Records launched in 1966 as an offshoot of Island Records, which promoted rocksteady, reggae, and dub in the British popular music scene. The launch represented a major risk as well as one of […]
Essence Magazine Says Marcia Griffiths “Electric Slide” Changed Black Weddings
According to an article in Essence Magazine, guests at black weddings love a line dance, and there is no more welcome track to be dropped by a DJ than the “Electric Slide” by Marcia Griffiths. Ever since the movie “The Best Man” was released almost two decades ago, the concept of the electric slide was […]
Bob Marley Featured on Jersey of Irish Football Club
The jersey worn by Ireland’s Bohemians football club during its away games in 2019 will feature the image of Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley. Marley played at the home ground of the club at Dalymount Park in 1980 to the consternation of some of the team’s more conservative fans at the time. According to the […]
Fans Love of Beres Hammond is Never Ending!
History was made at VP Records in Queens on Wednesday October 17 2018 when fans came out in their droves to get their copy of the latest Beres Hammond album “Never Ending“, signed by ‘The Boss’ himself. The album signing caused more than a stir in a community that is not phased by crowds, as […]