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Music Rototom Sunsplash Day 4: Legends and Rising Stars
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By Federico Di Puma
Music Classic Duets echo throughout Kingston
It was a benefit concert for two promising students of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, but by night's end the two beneficiaries weren't the only people feeling satisfied.
By Contributed
Interviews Exclusive: Anthony B speaks on Marijuanna’s global legalization and decriminalization
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By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash Day 3: Pulling Roots and Culture from Different Generations
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By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplace Day 2: Great vibes while remembering Marcus Garvey
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By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash Live Stream
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By Biko Kennedy
Music Rototom Sunsplash Day 1: What a start!
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By Federico Di Puma
Art Ring Di Alarm! Premieres in Jamaica To Full House
"We can fill the cinema like any Hollywood film," announced Storm Saulter to an applauding audience on Wednesday evening, as the curtains were raised on the Jamaican premiere of Ring Di Alarm!
By Biko Kennedy
Art Paul Campbell, much more than your average 'gangster' actor
Paul Campbell has firmly established himself as one of Jamaica's leading actors and has also been recognised internationally for his contribution to the film industry. He may be familiar to movie lovers as the fearsome gangster, Mad Max, from the hit movie Shottas, or tough cop, Capone, from Third World Cop, but the renowned actor is much more multifaceted.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Alaine deals 'Ten of Hearts' for upcoming album
With two studio albums, including Sacrifice (2007) already under her belt, singer Alaine recently completed her first tour of the United Kingdom (UK) and is looking forward to the release of her next full-length set.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Etana readies fourth album; 'I Rise'
Slated to be released in October, chanteuse Etana is ready to Rise once again with her latest project that promises to be a masterpiece from beginning to end.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Five Steez Welcomes you to 'These Kingston Times'
Independent artist, Five Steez, has released the second single – 'Welcome' – from his upcoming digital EP, 'These Kingston Times'. The track, which comes four weeks after the first single, ‘Deadly’.
By Contributed
Music Raging Fyah Headlines August Edition of KeesingLIVE!
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By Contributed
Music 7 things Rototom Sunsplash Festival will have you talking about this year
With the festival set to kick into high gear come August 16th, we've compiled a list of 7 things that'll have you talking about the staging for the reminder of the year!
By Federico Di Puma
Music Barrington Levy's son, Krishane, isn't your 'Typical' crooner
With a sounds that channels urban pop, Krishane embodies the essence of the here and now while embracing his father's musical legacy. On his latest single, Typical, you'll hear just why he's one to keep an eye on!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Stephen Marley Drops 'Rock Stone' of a video
Reggae got another international boost on Tuesday, August 5th, when Stephen 'Ragga' Marley made a special appearance on BET's 106 & Park. The eight-time Grammy-winning artiste made a brief showing on the evening show to premiere the music video for one of his most recent tracks, Rock Stone.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Stream SOJA's latest album 'Amid the Noise and Haste'
Their 7th album is a masterpiece to say the least! Take a listen for yourself.
By Biko Kennedy
Art Fashion Enthusiast and Blogger Tanaka “Tiki” Roberts Gives her Take on Jamaican Fashion in the Global Fashion Scene
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By Jordan Delahaye
Culture Become a part of the Prosperity Jamaica Film Project
Through this film, their aim is to deliver ideas that are relevant, simple, realistic, inclusive and perhaps more doable than any one philosophy presented to the people of Jamaica in the past 40 years. It is a documentary to inspire Jamaican citizens by way of tangible, workable non-partisan solutions. It's about tax revenue and productivity with strategies for immediate action.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Aidonia Embraces Rastafari, Deejay says “No More War”
After almost ten years as a hardcore deejay delivering some of the biggest hits the genre as seen amid lyrical feuds with several artistes, Dancehall star Aidonia appears to have had a spiritual awakening and his now on a new musical journey.
By Contributed
Music Daniel Bambaata Marley embodies next generation of Marley with 'Maintain'
"Jah message has been passed on to many generations" chants Daniel on his latest single Maintain, the product of a collaborative effort with producer Glark, the son of Bobby 'Digital' Dixon, of Digital B Records. Beginning with an excerpt from one of Marcus Garvey's speeches, the single spins as a reassuring factor of never letting go of our identities.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Mr. Vegas sees 'Reggae Euphoria' with 'My Jam'
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By Contributed
Music Pressure Builds on Reggae’s Sound
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By Jordan Delahaye
Music The History Of The Jamaican Festival Song
Right on the heels of Emancipation Day, we take an optimistic look forward to Independence Day in a few days time, and again marvel at the power of music and the important role it has played in both events. A powerful force among people and nations, music has been known to act as an instrument of unification.
By Contributed