News archive — page 18
Music More Than Twenty. A dream come true called Rototom Sunsplash
A small group united by deep passions. Much suffering, little money, so much music. The Italian region. A great challenge!
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Music Jamaican Music Hot This Summer
Just as the Jamaican moment on last year’s BET Awards ignited buzz in Jamaica and on social media, last night’s Chronixx debut on America’s popular NBC’s ‘Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’, lit a ‘bonfyah’ as an excited Fallon rightfully proclaimed ‘Jamaica is swelling with pride right now’.
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Music Reggae in Italy: Bunny Wailer at Parabiago Rugby Sound
History was made at the Parabiago Rugby Sound Festival on the 18th of July when Mr. Bunny Wailer stepped on stage singing Rastaman Chant.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Dancehall Divas make risque moves at Reggae Sumfest's Dancehall Night
Dancehall Night at Reggae Sumfest 2014 saw a slew of great performances from some of Jamaica’s most outstanding and popular artistes - and while largely a male-dominated line-up, the dancehall divas ensured that they delivered sets that were nothing short of memorable
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Music Chronixx, Beenie Man owns at Reggae Sumfest’s International Night 1
As with every Sumfest staging, there are stand out performances that simply take patrons’ breath away and Wiz Khalifa, Jason Derulo, Beenie Man and Chronixx truly didn’t disappoint.
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Music Reggae Sumfest's International Night 2 ends with patrons begging for more
Tessanne Chin and Freddie McGregor stole Saturday's International Night 2, as the curtains came down on Reggae Sumfest 2014. They stood out at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre, Montego Bay, on an impressive line-up that included Grammy winner Sean Paul and hip-hop artiste Future.
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Music Chronixx carries 'Trouble' to Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show
"Reggae was never dead nor dying," echoed Chronixx' persona as he carried the banner of Jamaican music on his back to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jah Vinci's treat fans with diversity on 'Ghetto Born'
“Ghetto Born”, the socially critical and exceptional debut album, by the internationally acclaimed Dancehall/Reggae superstar , Jah Vinci, is already in high demand and will be launched in worldwide come July 22, 2014.
By Biko Kennedy
Reggae Sumfest Live Blog: Reggae Sumfest International Night 2
With a sea of anonymous faces crushing against Reggae Sumfest's International Night 2, the night's performances offered a taste of new cultures and high-octane seductiveness all while exceeding all expectations.
By Biko Kennedy
Reggae Sumfest Live Blog: Reggae Sumfest International Night 1
A night flushed with phenomenal performances while echoing voices of the here and now, Reggae Sumfest's International Nights have alwayswowed it's pulsating crowd with great memories they're sure not to forget anytime soon. Tonight, the first of the two-night staging, we present to you a mere glimpse of how amazing the performances andnight was.
By Biko Kennedy
Reggae Sumfest Live Blog: Reggae Sumfest Dancehall Night
A 'groomer of greats' since its inception, Reggae Sumfest have given Reggae lovers worldwide something other festivals haven't; breath-taking moments that seemingly leaves patrons mystified and yearning for more until the next staging. And tonight as the action takes place we'll be giving you a play-by-play report!
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Lutan Fyah's vision of never ending musical growth
"My hope is that my music remains a magnet. This is what I have been doing," explains Lutan Fyah on the heels of releasing his latest album Get Rid A Di Wicked. As his musical reach continues to inspire the world over, we caught up with him discussing everything from his vision of Reggae music's growth to always aspiring to inspire with his musical offerings.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Rastafari musical artifacts lost in fire: here’s how you can help
After words spread that drums and other historical artifacts used in the birth of Jamaica’s popular music were destroyed in a fire at Rockfort in East Kingston recently, our friends at midnightraverblog.com have started a fundraiser project to aid in the restorations.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jesse Royal and Major Lazer's Walshy Fire serves summer treat with 'Royally Speaking' mixtape
Giving an update to previously released tracks, The Small Axe, Jesse Royal, along with DJ Walshy Fire offers fans and first time listeners a delectable summer treat that'll leave music lovers craving for more. Check it out and be sure to let us know what you think!
By Biko Kennedy
Music All Set For Reggae Sumfest's 22nd Staging
It's all systems go for the 22nd staging of Reggae Sumfest. According to festival organisers, patrons making it to Montego Bay for the 'Greatest Reggae Show on Earth' are guaranteed a spectacular showcase.
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Music Tarrus Riley shares his love story on his new album
Okay, we get it Mr. Singy Singy - you can sing. By this time there can be no doubt in anybody’s mind that Tarrus Riley is a deft vocalist and the musician once again places his talent on the top shelf with his latest release, Love Situation.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Bugle 'Anointed' but still only human
With a grand total of 16 tracks, Bugle’s Anointed is most assuredly an earful. Fortunately the album is an easy listen with a smooth sound that asserts Bugle’s maturity as a musician.
By Jordan Delahaye
Culture Paint Jamaica; aspired to inspire creative minds
Marianna and her Regal Youth team decided to make a change and create a new landmark which could drive global attention to Kingston. “Paint Jamaica” project aims to improve the identity of downtown Kingston and inner city residents through visual surroundings and aesthetics, and, if possible, to reduce the likelihood of crime, unemployment and “unproductive loitering” by engaging residents into a project thereby helping them to redefine themselves.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Gently walking the lines of the future with Tosh Alexander
"I want to be a true representation of an artist and respected as such by people and my peers..." quips Tosh with no hesitation as she resurfaces on the musical stratosphere with a new sound, image and team destined to break musical barriers. We caught up with the chanteuse to talk about her latest offering Right On Time and her inevitable successful future.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Samantha J's 'Tight Skirt' premieres on Vevo
New Columbia Records recording artist and songwriter Samantha J’s stylish video for her sizzling single “Tight Skirt” has been added to Vevo. The video has proven to be a magnet for fans, having already garnered more than 2 million views on YouTube.
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Music VP's Ragga Ragga Ragga Rated XXX
“Raggamuffin” is a term synonymous with the ghetto youth. With reggae’s surge however the meaning of the word expanded to include rebels and freedom fighters. The truncated “Ragga” is a derivative of both the reggae genre and the colloquial expression but brings its own meaning to pop culture.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Island Princess Barbee is back!
Jamaican-Nigerian Reggae Pop Princess Barbee has hit the spotlight once more with her brand new single and video entitled “My Story”.
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Music Ziggy Marley Blurs Boundaries on Reggae Fusion with ‘Fly Rasta'
The acoustic “So Many Rising” finds harmony between Ziggy Marley, a guitar and an African drum set. These three elements alone create a lush sonic imagery, the simplicity of which strikes a jarring juxtaposition against Fly Rasta’s overall complex palate.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Sizzla Secures his Eminence with ‘Born A King’
Sizzla Kalonji is one of the most recognizable figures in the reggae/dancehall industry and certainly one of the most prolific. As of this year, the musicians abounding repertoire has grown to include over 70 compilations. Born A King joins the list as Kalonji’s most creatively progressive release to date.
By Jordan Delahaye