by Howard Campbell SOUTH FLORIDA – Pluto Shervington, a mainstay of the South Florida reggae scene for over 40 years, died in Miami January 19 at age 73. His dying has drawn tributes from the area’s Jamaican neighborhood. Pluto Shervington Recognized for hits equivalent to Ram Goat Liver, Your Honour and the contentious I Man Born … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell NEW YORK – 5 reggae albums by Jamaican artists are on Rolling Stone Journal’s The five hundred Biggest Albums of All Time, which was launched on December 31. These named are Exodus by Bob Marley And The Wailers, which is at #48; Catch A Hearth by The Wailers, at #140; The More … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell KINGSTON, Jamaica – Effectively-spoken and low-key, Written doesn’t match the profile of artists hyped as the subsequent massive factor in dancehall/reggae. With a debut album pending, in addition to an look in a mega Hollywood film, the singer is one to look at in 2024. We Alright is the identify of his … [Read more…]
PLANTATION – On Saturday, February 10, 2024, in celebration of Reggae Month, the story of the Caribbean’s most prolific music style will likely be introduced to South Florida in a daring new means. The inaugural historic retrospective and live performance occasion “Reggae Family tree – The Origins, Evolution and Affect of Jamaican Music”, produced by … [Read more…]
NEGRIL, Jamaica – On Sunday, December 3, Negril, Jamaica as soon as once more performed host to the colourful and profitable Reggae Marathon. With almost 1500 members from 24 international locations and media protection spanning the USA and Canada, the 2023 occasion reaffirmed the occasion’s standing as an internationally famend gathering. The US led the … [Read more…]
NEGRIL, Jamaica – The much-anticipated Reggae Marathon is simply across the nook, set to happen this Sunday, December 3 in Negril, Jamaica. This iconic occasion not solely indicators the start of Jamaica’s winter tourism season, but in addition serves as a celebration of range, with contributors from all over the world eagerly getting ready to … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell SOUTH FLORIDA – When saxophonist Dean Fraser approached Shuga to be a part of VP Data’ Reggae Christmas Classics, she immediately jumped on board. Shuga covers Mariah Carey’s All I Need For Christmas is You for the 11-song album which was launched November 24. “I’ve all the time liked this tune, it brings … [Read more…]
NEW YORK – VP Information is about to share Reggae Christmas Classics, a star-studded covers album that blendsthe spirit of the season with the rhythms and heat of the islands. Will probably be out there on CD and digitally on November 24. Pre-save right here. A various solid of artists reimagined these 9 vacation classics, … [Read more…]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Samory I, one in every of Jamaica’s most promising reggae artists to look at, releases his eagerly-awaited solo debut album Energy together with a brand new video for its single “Exterior” feat. Lila Iké, out as we speak, Nov 17, 2023, by way of Overstand Leisure and Straightforward Star Data. The LP follows … [Read more…]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Capleton has hit #1 on Canada’s Itunes Reggae charts. The tune entitled “Hottest Area” is produced by Contractor Music and Makonnen Blake Hannah. Hottest Area is featured on the album “Tropical Home Cruises to Jamaica – The Asian Version”, which was up for Grammy Consideration for Finest Reggae Album. The tune additionally … [Read more…]