12 Questions with Reggae Musician, Omari Banks
Born and raised on the beautiful island of Anguilla, Omari Banks found his musical calling at a young age when he first took the stage in Milan, Italy to sing alongside his father Bankie Banx . The emotions conveyed through music touched his heart and a star was born. Founding his inspiration through an eclectic […]
Review: Best of the Best 2015
For nine years during United States Memorial Day weekend , all reggae roads have led to Miami Florida. Best of the Best 2015 music festival shows no sign of slowing down and fans of the show are most likely already looking forward to the 10th anniversary show next year. But first, let’s review the ninth annual […]
Review: Oracabessa Festival New York 2015 – Presenting Gospel, Legends, Pop & Dancehall
Photos by: Jeana Lindo Oracabessa Festival, the family-centric fun day brainchild of Robert Clarke and Irie Jam Media had its second staging at Roy Wilkins Park on Memorial Monday, May 25, 2015. In an eclectic line-up that worked both on paper and practically, patrons were treated to spectacular all-round performances from the gospel fraternity in […]
8 Questions with Jamaican-American rapper, Nomad Carlos
Nomad Carlos is one of the only hip-hop artistes from Jamaica, creating music fused with the cultures of Reggae and Dance hall. At the age of five, when the Miami, Florida-born MC named Damon (“Nomad” spelled backwards) moved back to his parents’ homeland, he absorbed the world around him.However, while Jamaican’s own Reggae and Dancehall borrowed […]
Beres Hammond draws the largest crowd at the 2015 St. Lucia Jazz and Arts festival
After two weeks of performances in different venues on the island, the St. Lucia Jazz and Arts festival came to an end on Sunday, May 10th. The event came to a close on the beautiful Pigeon Island. According to a St. Lucia Tourist Board representative the festival offered something for everyone. It provided a mixture […]
‘Stepping Razor’, A Conversation with Jamaican Singer and Actor, Christopher Martin
Christopher Martin recently breezed into NYC to promote the release of his new EP ‘Stepping Razor’ and I had an opportunity to sit with him in the offices of VP Records in Queens. SHP: When you hear the words ‘Stepping Razor’- Peter Tosh immediately comes to mind, what made you select that name for the […]
Reggae star, Wayne Wonder, helps kick-off the City of Miramar 60th Anniversary 3-day long celebration
The 60th Anniversary celebration of the City of Miramar, a 3-day long event packed celebration included the invitation only event, The Art Speaks at the Miramar Cultural Center on Thursday, May 14. The event started after a cocktail hour at 7:05 pm. After a quiet entry by reggae star, Wayne Wonder, the evening’s activities […]
Bob Marley Statue Unveiled in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A new bronze statue of reggae legend Bob Marley has been unveiled in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The statue, created by Ethiopian sculptor Bizuneh Tesfa, stands at a roundabout in the Gerji area, now named Bob Marley Square. The unveiling took place on Saturday, April 19, 2015, with city officials and members of the local community […]
British Jamaican singer Errol Brown of the famous 1975 hit song “You Sexy Thing” has died
British Jamaican singer Errol Brown who was the frontman for the group Hot Chocolate has died at 71 from from liver cancer. Brown was born in Kingston, Jamaica, but migrated to the United Kingdom when he was twelve years old. Hot Chocolate’s hits included “You Sexy Thing”, “Emma”, “So You Win Again” and “Brother Louie”. The […]
Conversation with Billy “Mystic” Wilmot from the Mystic Revealers
This week we have a conversation with Billy “Mystic” Wilmot from the reggae band, Mystic Revealers. After 15-year hiatus the dub rockers band recently reunited to release a new album titled, “Crucial Cuts”, on the VP Records Label. The first single from the album titled “Herb Must Legalize Now” features international reggae star Chronixx and […]