News archive — page 15
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.
By Contributed
Culture Paint and Plant Jamaica returns to Parade Gardens with one of a kind project merging art and nature
The Paint Jamaica project started in July 2014 when a group of Jamaican artists and a French traveler got together and decided to bring art into the streets of Kingston in unexpected ways and in unexpected places.
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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.
By Contributed
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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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.
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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.
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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
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