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Though not being able to travel to the United States due to travel restrictions, that has not the Grammy-winning Buju Banton from making live performances on several US television shows over the past few months. Virtual shows continue to dominate
The Wailing Souls was the roots-reggae group of choice for young Italian Alborosie. The distinctive harmonies on songs like Jah Jah Give Us Life and War set and influencing tone for the young artiste. The 1992 hit Shark Attack stood
Reggae artiste Bunny Wailer is now out of the hospital after suffering his second stroke on July 20 of this year. Wailer is currently undergoing therapy in a rehabilitation facility, after being discharged from a Kingston-based hospital last Monday. This
Jamaican Reggae artiste Gyptian also known as Windel Beneto Edwards came to the scene in 2004. Gyptian earned himself a spot at Sting in that same year and in 2005 having two hits, “Is There A Place” on the Seasons
In honour of his beloved mother Murdine Clarke, Alumni of Denham Town High School and Reggae Icon Mark “Buju Banton” Myrie has now established a new scholarship. This award is set to benefit boys from Banton’s Alma Mater, who faces
With the non-compliance of the rules and regulations set out for the reopening of entertainment. Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has been forced to reinforce new rules and regulations for the sector. It was announced that effective August 24, small
Jamaica’s impact on battle series defended by series creators, Swizzbeats and Timberland Still making headlines three months later is the epic battle between veteran Deejays Bounty Killa and Beenie Man on the online platform ‘Verzuz’ over their groundbreaking performance. “The
Last Thursday’s Independence Day celebration at the Moon Palace Jamaica saw the one and only Jamaican soul crooner Mr. Freddie McGregor. Going through his vast catalogue, the veteran singer had the audience in a dancing frenzy. Not being able to
Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and musician who was born and raised in nine mile Jamaica. He is considered one of the pioneers of reggae and is career was marked by fusing ska, reggae and rock steady along
One of three recipients of this year’s Jamaica Reggae Icon Award slated for tomorrow Independence Spectacular is none other than the Queen of Reggae herself, Marcia Griffiths. Stating though she is forever grateful for the love and support she has
Over the past 57 years the period between the last weeks of July and the first half of August, highlighted on Independence Day August 6, has been a period of massive celebration in Jamaica as the nation celebrates its independence.
In Jamaica where Gospel Music inspires and fosters spiritual development within the Jamaican people, The Jamaica Gospel Song Competition was introduced in 1987. The aim of the competition is to develop and showcase the creative talents and cultural expressions of
Due to the current international pandemic, the reigning Miss World Jamaica, Toni-Ann Singh will have to serve an extra year. This means the Miss Jamaica pageant will not be held this year. Miss World CEO, Julia Morley is said to
The Jamaica Festival Song Competition which was streamed live on television and social media platforms announced the winner of the top 10 finalist in the competition on July 26, 2020. By popular vote the Upside Down 2020 artiste Buju Banton
After surviving a second stroke The last founding member of The Wailers, Bunny Wailer was admitted in a Kingston Medical facility last week Monday after he suffered a massive stroke. Reports are that he has since stabilized. This is the
Beres Hammond established himself in the mid-’80s and particularly in the ’90s with his soul-driven vocal style indebted to classic rock steady and American R&B. From early days as lead singer of Zap Pow, to chart-topping solo hits like 1985’s What One Dance Can Do and
Elephant Man appeared on Reggae Sumfest in 2001 and he has performed at this year’s virtual Reggae Sumfest. Elephant Man born Oneal Bryan is a Jamaican dancehall musician and singer. Elephant Man started out his musical career in 1995 as
Marion Hall famously known by the stage name Lady Saw is a Jamaican singer-songwriter whose career has spanned over two decades. Widely known as the Queen of Dance hall, she is the first female deejay to be certified as a
Aidonia has been on the Reggae Sumfest stage since 2011 and will be perform at this year’s virtual Reggae Sumfest 2020. Sheldon Aitana Ricardo Lawrence popularly known as Aidonia was born on the 6 April 1981 is a Jamaican