Marley Magic II in Central Park – Skip Marley to Zilla Marley
There is no rhyme to the words summer, Central Park and Marley but somehow the three find compatibility and reason. It all started June 18, 1975 when a Jamaican Rastafarian, reggae musician named Robert Nesta Marley performed in the central Manhattan park where the Schaefer Music Festival was held. Fifteen thousand fans flocked the area […]
Mapfumo Tells Zimdancehall Artistes Don’t Imitate Jamaicans
Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo, 70, legendary Chimurenga musician, believes that Zimdancehall artistes should stop imitating the dancehall performers of Jamaica. He has previously criticized Zimdancehall performers for their lack of originality. Mapfumo says he does not “hate them at all” and is glad to share his stage with young performers. However, he also believes they should […]
John Allen Works to Preserve, Advance Ska
John Allen, 59, has been dedicated to ska music since he was a teenager in Jamaica watching the Skatalites rehearse in Kingston 30 years ago. After migrating to New York City and working as a top session man, he played keyboards on recordings with Shaggy and Super Cat, among others. Now he is presenting “The […]
Photo Highlights Reggae Sumfest 2015
Reggae Sumfest was on July 12-18, 2015 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Here are photo highlights. Photos by Steve James. See more Reggae Sumfest 2015 in our photo gallery
Conversation with Canadian Reggae Artist, Lucas DiPasquale
Canadian Reggae Artist, Lucas DiPasquale began playing guitar at 8 years old, and after a few years, he started singing and recording covers which he uploaded to YouTube and Facebook for friends. It was his 2014 Popcaan mash-up that changed everything. After the dancehall artist shared the acoustic cover on his Twitter page, the video gained […]
5 Amazing Reggae Covers of Elvis Presley Songs – Celebrating Elvis Presley Week
Every year fans from around the world celebrate Elvis Presley week the 7-8 days leading up to the date of his death on August 16. Many of the events around the celebrations are held at Graceland where Presley lived and was buried. Elvis Presley’s music was quite popular in Jamaica. His songs have been covered […]
Jamaican Singer/Songwriter, Kristine Alicia releases “Freedom Fighters” video
Jamaican-born Florida based Singer/Songwriter, Kristine Alicia, is set to premiere the official music video to her widely acclaimed single “Freedom Fighters” on the 18th of August, 2015 at a viewing party from 7:00pm at RED Cafe and Lounge, 2001 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL 33020. “Freedom Fighters” is the first single from her upcoming sophomore album […]
Skip Marley, Grandson of Bob Marley, Signs with Chris Blackwell’s Blue Mountain Music Label
Skip Marley, the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, has signed a publishing deal with Blue Mountain Music. Chris Blackwell of Blue Mountain signed Bob Marley to Island Records in the 1970s and says he is looking forward to working with Skip Marley who “has so much to offer.” The deal will cover all of […]
A Conversation with Reggae Hip Hop Group, Upstate Cats
This week we have a conversation with the Upstate cats a fresh, innovative, music group from upstate New York. Their sound is soulful hip hop infused with feel good Dancehall Reggae rhythm and vibes along with a smooth glaze of R&B. Here is our conversation with Upstate cats. Q: How did you guys meet and […]
International Reggae Day Unites Jamaica With the World – Review and Photo Highlights
Kingston, Jamaica – One day after a 30-day celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the USA, reggae fans throughout the world marked the 21st anniversary of International Reggae Day, a 24-hour no-holds barred celebration designed to “inspire, unite and uplift.” Fact is, that was the theme the organizers offered to rally partners from 23 countries […]