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Music Bob Marley's 'Turn Your Lights Down Low' comes to life on NBC's The Voice
In the opening ‘Blind Audition’ rounds of NBC’s “The Voice,” Jamaican singer Anita Antoinetteturns all four chairs with her cover of “Turn Your Lights Down Low,” by Bob Marley.
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Music Brina embraces Reggae with Swahili
Jamaican singer Brina, whose debut album, Under One Sun, was released in 2012, has charted another direction with the music in her new four-track EP, Reggae Sauti Za Kiswahili.
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Music Legendary duo to lead KeesingLIVE! line-up
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Music Orisha Sound releases captivating vocals on 'Gimmi The Beat'
Reggae superstar,Orisha Sound has returned with her latest single, “Gimmi The Beat” featuring Shel-K, which showcases the hypnotic vocals of Orisha Sound and the smooth raps of Shel-K. This will be the first single off her forthcoming reggae album, 1. Reggae, coming later this year. “Gimmi The Beat” is now available on iTunes. Be sure to lookout for the album later this year.
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Music Aaron Silk releases new single – Fighting Brave like a lion
Recording Artiste Aaron Silk has just completed his latest single entitled ‘Fighting Brave like a Lion’ – a valiant song done by producer, Lynford “Fatta” Marshall on the Lovers Race Riddim. The Rhythm features artistes such as Lukie D, Flourgan, Shanty B, Red Rose, Ginjah, and Jack Radics to name a few.
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Music A wave of consciousness washes part two of Noisey Jamaica
Narrated by Walshy Fire from the Major Lazer.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Supertonic Sound Club meets Dave Baker
Jamaican reggae legend, Dave Barker returns with a new single co-written/recorded with Dublin based band, Supertonic Sound Club.
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Music Bugle anticipates performance at Arthur Guinness Day Concert
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Music The lyrical Assassin ready to shine at Arthur Guinness Day Concert
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Music Jah Cure promises some ‘Reflection’ on Arthur Guinness Day
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Music Five Steez holds back no punches in 'These Kingston Times'
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By Jordan Delahaye
Music Top 10 Moments of Rototom Sunsplash 2014
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By Federico Di Puma
Music Peter Tosh The 'Deane' Of Reggae
The issues of marijuana legalisation and Mario Deane's mauling and ultimate death are interrelated. They have dominated the headlines in recent weeks and revive memories of the late Jamaican reggae superstar Peter Tosh.
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Music Keesing Live Continues to Grow as Raging Fyah Rock yet another Successful Staging
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By Jordan Delahaye
Music When Bunny Wailer met David Rodigan
Living reggae legend Bunny Wailer discusses his life and career with David Rodigan…
By Biko Kennedy
Music I-Octane channels the Voice of a Hard-pressed Generation on My Journey
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By Jordan Delahaye
Music Reggae's unsung hero passes
Percussionist Uzziah 'Sticky' Thompson, known for playing on numerous Reggae classic over his 50 year long career passed away on Monday, August 25th.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bobby Shmurda taps Junior Reid, Mavado, Popcaan for Dancehall remix
With everyone doing their remix to one of the most popular summer anthems it's only right that Bobby Shmurda channels his Caribbean roots and tap some of Jamaica's most talented for a Dancehall remix.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Lucas D makes rounds with first single
This past spring, Canadian teenager Lucas Di Pasquale became an unlikely Internet sensation with his acoustic cover medley of songs by dancehall star Popcaan. Now he returns with his first single on the Beach Life Riddim.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Rototom Sunsplash Day 8: Ready for the next one!
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By Federico Di Puma
Music DOUBLE TROUBLE AT THE REGGAE MOUNTAIN; Jesse Royal and Keznamdi in concert this weekend
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Music Rototom Sunsplash Day 7: From Africa to Jamaica
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By Federico Di Puma
Music Toian hits MTV with 'Rude Boy'
From a little town on a small island, “Rude Boys”, the brand new music video performed by Jamaican singer & songwriter, Toian, made its debut on international television station MTV Jams on August 10, 2014.
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Music Rototom Sunsplash Day 6: Putting Jah First
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By Federico Di Puma