News archive — page 11
Music Jah Cure promises some ‘Reflection’ on Arthur Guinness Day
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By Contributed
Culture NLS partners with ARC Magazine to stage its second exhibition abroad this year
ARC and NLS will present at (e)merge art fair October 2 - 5 with an exhibition that puts local artists in direct conversation with contemporary art outside of the Caribbean.
By Contributed
Music Five Steez holds back no punches in 'These Kingston Times'
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By Jordan Delahaye
Interviews Behind the scenes of Rototom Sunsplash with Sista Kappa
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By Federico Di Puma
Music Top 10 Moments of Rototom Sunsplash 2014
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By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Christopher Ellis; carving his own path to success
Working with the Ghetto Youths International imprint, Christopher Ellis is slowly but surely carving his own path to success with every single he releases. With his critical acclaim EP, Better Than Love, winning fans over, we had the opportunity to spend some time with him backstage at the recent staging of Rototom Sunsplash.
By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Reasoning with Lampa Dread
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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.
By Contributed
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
Interviews Nou Vin Lakay wows Rototom with debut performance
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By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Ras Linga riding the wave of independent glory
Very few artists are offered major label recording deals these days and even fewer turn them down to pursue an independent route to success. But Ras Linga decided to pursue the latter and shares with us in this in-depth interview his steady growth as an artist.
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
Interviews Orisha Sound; embracing the expression of time
Cloaked in Russian and Brazilian ancestry, Orisha Sound sits as a multidisciplinary vocalist and instrumentalist that pulls you closer with her bubbly personality and captivating lyricism. We caught up with her for an inspiring in-depth interview.
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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By Contributed
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.
By Contributed
Interviews Reasoning with Addis Pablo and Ras Jammy
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By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash Day 6: Putting Jah First
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By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash Day 5: Showered with Blessing
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By Federico Di Puma