by Howard Campbell KINGSTON, Jamaica – Marcia Griffiths, whose enduring profession earned her the Queen of Reggae title, has been awarded the Order of Jamaica, the nation’s fourth-highest honor. The singer, who’s certainly one of 5 recipients for that award, will obtain it on October 16, celebrated in Jamaica as Nationwide Heroes Day. Marcia Griffith … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell SOUTH FLORIDA – It has been practically one 12 months since Bugle carried out exterior of Jamaica, which makes the roots singer much more wanting to be at Tradition Fest in Lauderhill on August 12. Promoted by Reggae Date Night time, the present takes place at Lallo’s and encompasses a sturdy solid led … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell KINGSTON, Jamaica – Launched in an period thought-about by many the golden age of dancehall, Voice of Jamaica, Buju Banton’s second album, celebrated its thirtieth anniversary on August 3. The 15-song set was launched by Mercury/Polygram Data. It accommodates a number of hit songs corresponding to Deportees (Issues Change), Operation Ardent, Willy … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell SOUTH FLORIDA – Like many individuals raised in rural Jamaica in the course of the early Sixties, Paul Blackwood was half of a big household who lived in difficult circumstances. These years, across the time Jamaica gained independence from Nice Britain, impressed him to turn out to be an artist. The simplicity of … [Read more…]
FORT LAUDERDALE – Beres Hammond, Jamaican reggae famous person and undisputed king of lovers rock, returns to the Au-Rene Theater on the Broward Heart for the Performing Arts together with his “Eternally Giving Thanks Tour” on Saturday and Sunday, August 26-27 at 7:30 p.m. At all times essentially the most anticipated summer time live performance … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell LAUDERDHILL – Anticipation for Jamaica’s Independence Day on August 6 is all the time excessive in South Florida, particularly Lauderhill, town identified in Diaspora circles as Jamaica Hill. The second Candy Jamaica Independence Pageant takes place on that date at Lauderhill Performing Arts Centre. The day-long occasion is promoted by Huge Rigg Manufacturing … [Read more…]
HOLLYWOOD, FL – Be a part of Ky-Mani Marley, a son of iconic reggae legend Bob Marley and his brothers for the Maestro Marley Cup reggae music competition on Saturday, September 2 at ArtsPark at Younger Circle in downtown Hollywood, FL. Maestro Marley Cup is an uplifting expertise for your complete household that mixes a reggae … [Read more…]
NEW YORK – Contemporary off the heels of his look on Fox 5’s “Lion Lunch Hour” discuss present and sizzler “Billi,” the legendary Edley Shine releases “Develop” (Shinealous Data). On the brand new banger, the previous Born Jamerican shares his lyrical views on the present state of Dancehall Reggae, together with how the music has … [Read more…]
MONTEGO BAY Jamaica – Famend reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid set the stage on hearth together with his sensational efficiency on the Reggae Sumfest, leaving followers and music lovers spellbound together with his charming presence and constructive message. The esteemed artist proved that authenticity and a dedication to delivering uplifting music are the keys to success … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell SOUTH FLORIDA – For the second time in two months, Internal Circle’s social gathering anthem, Sweat (A La La La La Lengthy), has been licensed gold. Its newest certification comes from the Recording Business Affiliation of America (RIAA) for 500,000 in digital gross sales. In Might, the 1992 single was licensed gold … [Read more…]