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KeesingLIVE! returns in September
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KeesingLIVE! returns in September

The long-anticipated return of the popular concert series, KeesingLIVE! is now confirmed for SATURDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2018.

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Protoje's New Album - A MATTER OF TIME
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Protoje's New Album - A MATTER OF TIME

Described as Protoje's most experimental album yet, A Matter Of Time channels an array of styles and sounds from reggae, dancehall, dub, hip hop and rock into a cohesive 10 track LP. A

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Celebrating 40 years since the release of Bob Marley's 'Kaya'
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Celebrating 40 years since the release of Bob Marley's 'Kaya'

Anniversary edition remixed and re-imagined by Stephen Marley.

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Reggae Sumfest Flies with JetBlue
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Reggae Sumfest Flies with JetBlue

The North-American-based JetBlue Airways is confirmed as one of the premium sponsors of Reggae Sumfest 2018. Joe Bogdanovich, DownSound Entertainment (DSE) CEO, who acquired the Sumfest Brand in 2016 welcomes the addition of JetBlue to the raft of sponsors.

By Downsound Entertainment

GRAND FINALE … PEPSI WINNIN RIDDIM
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GRAND FINALE … PEPSI WINNIN RIDDIM

The Pepsi Winnin’ Riddim competition is down to the wire and the last eight out of 120 talented contestants have made their way to the finals. They are set to duke it out on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the University of Technology with 10 infectious, original riddims set to rock the house.

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Major Festivals court Keznamdi
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Major Festivals court Keznamdi

Keznamdi added to UCLA JazzReggae Fest and Best of the Best Music Fest

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RUNNING EVENTS AND MYLAPS GEAR UP FOR KINGSTON CITY RUN
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RUNNING EVENTS AND MYLAPS GEAR UP FOR KINGSTON CITY RUN

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Penthouse Records 25 Years – The Journey Continues
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Penthouse Records 25 Years – The Journey Continues

Jamaica's iconic Penthouse studio celebrates 25 years of timeless music with new double audio disc & DVD collection out this coming Monday (13th)

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Jazz Un-breaks hearts with Toni Braxton
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Jazz Un-breaks hearts with Toni Braxton

The 18th staging of the JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Festival is set to sizzle with six time Grammy Award winning star Toni Braxton. The event takes place on Thursday, January 30, 2014 - Saturday, February 1, 2014.

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Bounty Killer new single inspired by iconic film 'The Harder They Come'
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Bounty Killer new single inspired by iconic film 'The Harder They Come'

Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, The Harder They Come has inspired countless reggae music love-ins on college campuses and among Jamaicans around the world. Now the iconic movie can add a dancehall rhythm to its list of tributes, as One Jam Music releases Bounty Killer's blazing Harder -- a devastating response to all his challengers, and the teaser to One Jam's latest production, the Harder Than Hard album slated for release in early 2014.

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Tanya Stephens wows with back to back live performances
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Tanya Stephens wows with back to back live performances

After 20 years in the business Tanya Stephens has once again shown Jamaica why she is regarded as one of the most appreciated artistes to grace its shores by staging two parties in two cities over two days.

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Author Dutty Bookman announces arrival of new book
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Author Dutty Bookman announces arrival of new book

Jamaican-born author Dutty Bookman has kept a low profile in recent months, following well-publicized panel discussions in Jamaica, the United States and Spain this year about the Reggae Revival. The author has reclaimed the attention of the public with the relaunch of his website and the impending release of two new books.

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Tribute to Mandela: An artistic celebration on Saturday
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Tribute to Mandela: An artistic celebration on Saturday

The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honourable Lisa Hanna, MP has announced that her ministry is organising a celebration event in honour of the late former President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela.

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Samantha J to perform on 106 and Park
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Samantha J to perform on 106 and Park

BET has selected Samantha J to kick off their Young Starz Week on 106 & Park on December 9. Blending the sounds of Dancehall, Reggae, and Pop, Samantha J will be performing her infectious single Tight Skirt live at 6P/5C on BET on December 9th.

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Chronixx, Kelissa and Dre Island ready for Dread and Terrible Europe tour 2014
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Chronixx, Kelissa and Dre Island ready for Dread and Terrible Europe tour 2014

One of the fastest rising Reggae artists out of Jamaica, Chronixx, is ready to hit the old continent, April + Summer Festivals 2014. Chronixx and Zinc Fence Redemption band will be in Europe presenting the " Dread & Terrible " Tour, alongside with two of the hottest upcoming artists out of Bob Marley´s soil. Dre Island and Kelissa.

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Keznamdi set to rock Skyline with Reggae Revival Heavyweights
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Keznamdi set to rock Skyline with Reggae Revival Heavyweights

California based reggae artiste Keznamdi, who recently returned to the island after a two month US West Coast Tour, will play live in Kingston this Friday, December 13 at a special concert dubbed "Keznamdi Live".

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Demarco ready to unveil Alternative/Reggae Album
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Demarco ready to unveil Alternative/Reggae Album

Amidst a full roster of activities for the Yuletide season Dancehall & Reggae act Collin Edwards better known as Demarco is currently immersed in the studio working on material for his upcoming album.

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Super Cat ready for Sting 30th anniversary
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Super Cat ready for Sting 30th anniversary

William Maragh a.k.a. Super Cat, caught up with Barry G live on air in Jamaica. Barry G got Cat live on the phone in New York as he was hanging out with his manager Earlton. Cat started out by acknowledging the greats who had passed on in the form of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Garnet Silk, who passed this time in 1994.

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Pentateuch and Earth Cry Band to perform at Alma Mater
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Pentateuch and Earth Cry Band to perform at Alma Mater

The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) invites you to support a concert in aid of the School of Music with alumni bands - Earth Cry and Pentateuch on Thursday, December 5, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Vera Moody Concert Hall, 1 Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston 5.

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Chronixx and Raging Fyah headline Wickie Wackie Live #3
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Chronixx and Raging Fyah headline Wickie Wackie Live #3

Wickie Wackie Live returns this Saturday December 7th featuring Chronixx and the Zinc Fence Redemption, Dre Island, Hempress Sativa, Amlak and hosts Raging Fyah. The monthly beach concert series is streamed live on Blak Iwa TV and this edition is the finale event in the inaugural Kingston Music Week.

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Mario Evon's 'Soul Tek' gets official video
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Mario Evon's 'Soul Tek' gets official video

On November 23, 2013, Reggae-Soul Singer/Songwriter, Mario Evon, released the music video for his first single, 'Soul Tek', from his upcoming debut album 'Reggae-Soul Volume 1: M.E. On Love'.

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Protoje Releases Militant New Single
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Protoje Releases Militant New Single

Protoje signaled his homecoming to the Jamaican music scene with the release of "Resist Not Evil" on Overstand Entertainment's Militancy Riddim.

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Kabaka Pyramid Leads The Way
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Kabaka Pyramid Leads The Way

Kabaka Pyramid to release second EP "Lead The Way" on November 5th.

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Kickstart Bolt Riley- A Reggae Adventure game
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Kickstart Bolt Riley- A Reggae Adventure game

Creators of the Quest for Glory series, Lori and Corey Cole, have teamed up with independent game studio Adventure Mob to create "Bolt Riley - A Reggae Adventure", and return to Kickstarter to raise the funds required to finish production of the game which has been mostly produced with internal funding.

By Tanaka Tiki Roberts