News archive — page 21
Music Rhythmical Remedy - Keznamdi performs at California Children’s Hospital
Reggae artiste Keznamdi recently performed at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Benioff Children’s Hospital as a part of their music therapy programme aimed at providing stress free relief to patients and families.
By Contributed
Interviews Cali P reaching beyond sky's limit
Often we're told that the sky's the limit but Cali P's destiny seems to believe in something much more...the idea of limitlessness and as such he'll never stop dreaming dreams beyond sky's limit. As Cali P prepares for his performance at the Earth Hour Acoustic Concert, we caught up for a brief interview-turn-learning-experience.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Unplugged: Tifa
As part of their new weekly series dubbed JussBuss Acoustic, JussBussTV delivers unplugged versions of some fan favourite from the artistes themselves. In this episode, Tifa delivered varied lyrical-gymnastic-moments as she skipped through her ever-growing musical catalogue. Check it out!
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Aisha Davis whispers melodies to the stars
It's been a while since female vocalists dominated varied musical soundscapes but with the ever-shifting persona of Reggae and Dancehall, Aisha Davis is determined to change the predictability of the genres by all mean necessary. Slated to perform at the Earth Hour Acoustic Concert on March 29th, we caught up with the bubbly chanteuse speaking on everything from musical identities to blurring genres.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Barrington Levy Premieres "Rosie" Video
Barrington Levy premieres the official music video for first single "Rosie" off his forthcoming album.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Flow Partners With Jamaicansmusic.com For Free Earth Hour Concert
Jamaica will join over 150 countries participating in Earth Hour on March 29th the single, largest symbolic mass participation event in the world which celebrates a commitment to the planet by switching off lights for one designated hour. This global campaign encourages individuals, businesses and governments to protect and take positive actions for the environment.
By Contributed
Music Machu Ezra ushers new sound into Jamaica
Not only is his voice and production selection garnering comparisons to the likes of The Weeknd, Elijah Blake and JMSN; Machu Ezra is determined to change the close-mindedness surrounding Jamaican music by offering an alternative edgier palette. Jamaicansmusic.com caught up with the crooner for an indepth interview. Check it out!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Chronixx readies 'The Dread and Terrible Project' for April
The highly anticipated EP by Chronixx is confirmed for a release on April 1st. The Dread & Terrible Project will be available on all digital outlets for purchase, but at the same time it's possible to download it for FREE on the official websiteCHRONIXXMUSIC.com
By Contributed
Culture Jamaica readies Acoustic Concert as the world unites for Earth Hour
In its eighth year, WWF’s Earth Hour continues to defy expectations by mobilising hundreds of millions of people around different environmental priorities across the planet. And now in 2014, the movement further expands its digital and on the ground reach from the Amazon to the Artic and Tahiti to Tanzania, with a groundswell of action creating massive impact around the world to shine a light on the incredible work being done to create a sustainable planet.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Protoje and Chronixx first official collaboration
Two of Reggae music's emergent leaders gifted their fans what they have been anticipating for the better part of two years. The new record titled “Who Knows” is an indomitable combination of Protoje's lyrical prowess and Chronixx's mesmerizing melodies.
By Anubis Communications
Music Unplugged: Keznamdi
As part of their new weekly series dubbed JussBuss Acoustic, JussBussTV delivers unplugged versions of some fan favourite from the artistes themselves. In this episode, Keznamdi Bridge the Gap on musical genres and opened viewers eyes and ears to new heights of Reggae music.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jah9’s Dub Treatment Delivers
Jah9 delivered a first class performance at ‘The Dub Treatment’, her new branded event experience that premiered at the cozy Countryside venue to close Reggae Month. The event was well supported by not only loyal Jah 9 fans but was well supported by the media and fellow artists who made cameo appearances during the three hour show, including Chronixx, Raging Fyah lead singer Kumar Bent, Kabaka Pyramid and others.
By Contributed
Music Living HeART Vol. 1 paints visions of Phillip ‘Fatis' Burrell
Spinning tunes laced with Phillip ‘Fatis’ Burrell’s persona but riddled with a more modern touch, Living HeART Vol.1 packs a captivating tale from beginning to end.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Unplugged: Dre Island
As part of their new weekly series dubbed JussBuss Acoustic, JussBussTV delivers unplugged versions of some fan favourite from the artistes themselves. In this episode, Dre Island shares his Rastafarian Way and militant second nature he's painting in the Jamaican musical soundscape.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Reggae meets Carnival in Brazil
Boasting a number of Jamaican personalities and musician, last weekend’s Florianopolis Carnival in Brazil painted a vibrant persona of the universal language of Reggae with a float littered with a myriad of Jamaica colours.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Rhythm Child Releases Kindie Reggae
A family that sings together stays together; or at least this is the maxim that Norman Jones and his family seem to embrace.
By Jordan Delahaye
Music Keznamdi calls for marijuana legalisation
Reggae artiste Keznamdi has added his voice to the growing calls for marijuana legalisation in Jamaica.
By Contributed
Music Tessanne Chin to sing as part of a female super soul group for the White House
First lady Michelle Obama is bringing together an impressive group of female artists for a White House concert celebrating women of soul.
By Contributed
Music Unplugged: Assassin/Agent Sasco
As part of their new weekly series dubbed JussBuss Acoustic, JussBussTV delivers unplugged versions of some fan favourite from the artistes themselves. In this episode, Assassin/Agent Sasco gives viewers a glimpse as to why his lyrical acrobatics will never grow old within Dancehall's music soundscape.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Unplugged: Christopher Martin
As part of their new weekly series dubbed JussBuss Acoustic, JussBussTV delivers unplugged versions of some fan favourite from the artistes themselves. In this episode, Christopher Martin teases the ladies with his vocal range while speaking in depth on his recent career moves.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Andrew Robinson liberates on 'Spy Games'
Andrew Robinson's Upcoming Digital Single Release is First of a Series of Planned New Releases for 2014 and beyond , This New Single Spy Games / N.S.A is another original track from Andrew and was Created at the beginning of 2014 with the aim to reach a Wider Audience.
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Music The Alpha Boys' School need your assistance
The Alpha Boys' School in Kingston, Jamaica is seeking funding to create a studio and media lab on the campus of the historic school. Find out just how you can help out.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Italian guitarist Samuele Vivian readies 'Dubwise' LP for March 1st
It's been five years since the release of his debut album, “Mediterranea”, and after some delay Italian born guitarist Samuele Vivian, is finally ready to reveal his sophomore work. The musician will be launching his latest compilation this Saturday, March 1, at Redbones Blues Cafe where he has already been headlining a weekly show.
By Jordan Delahaye
Culture Thomson Cruises freeruns over Jamaica in 'DreamRunners' trailer
In celebrating their new home port in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Thomson Dream Cruises delivers a high-octane-blockbuster-esque trailer starring non other than Olympic medalist and second fastest man in the world, Yohan Blake.
By Biko Kennedy