News archive — page 24
Music 'Little Did They Know' Jesse Royal met Chinna Smith/ Sly and Robbie
Some of the great names in reggae music; Sly & Robbie, Chinna Smith and Riff Raff met up with Jesse Royal and the XTM.Nation in Anchor Studios.
By Contributed
Music KeesingLIVE! stands firm in pushing the musical culture forward
Celebrating their one-year-anniversary on April 26th, KeesingLIVE! have craved out their name on the walls of must attend events...and is showing no signs of letting up any time soon. At their media launch for the event on April 15th, the first of its kind for the bi-monthly staging, Managing Director of Alternative Sound Ltd. reassured attendees just why events such as KeesingLIVE! play a vital role in Jamaica's musical longevity.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Demarco Breaks New Ground For Dancehall in Tel Aviv, Israel
Ever since his emergence on the Jamaican scene seven years ago, musical chameleon Demarco has been a trendsetting entertainer and continues to break new ground for the Reggae/Dancehall genre.
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Music Rare find: Bob Marley “Stop Killing One Another” (Unreleased Acoustic Demo)
Unearthed by our good friends at The Midnight Raver blog, here's an emotional-laced demo performed by Bob Marley presumingly in 1968 with only Marley quivering vocal delivery and an acoustic guitar. Take a listen to the 17-minute-long track that is sure not to disappoint!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Abby Dallas Destined to Breakout
The road to recognition for even the most talented artistes can be a long slow grind. Oftentimes, even ultra-talented artistes end up spending years working as session musicians and background singers before they are able to emerge as stars in their own right. Such is the case with Abby Dallas, the winner of the Jamaica 50th Anniversary Popular Song Contest with the song Real Born Jamaican.
By Shuzzr PR & MPR Consulting
Interviews Charmaine Limonius; a jazz crooning angel of a songbird
With her album Moments set to be released later this year, the jazz crooning angel of a songbird possesses a charm that simply pulls you closer with every note she sings and never lets you go. We caught up with Charmaine Limonius a few days after her stellar performance at the Earth Hour Acoustic Concert to get a glimpse of her incredible career over the years
By Biko Kennedy
Music Unplugged: No-Maddz
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, No-Maddz makes a quick trod through their ever-growing catalogue resulting in a one-of-a-kind experience. Check it out!
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews CaRio, eyeing Reggae's musical renaissance
To the casual listener, CaRio will appear to be another vocalist aiming to achieve local and international recognition for a quick break; but the young crooner's musical desire reaches beyond the visible in hopes of grasping the future's unlimited accolades. JamaicansMusic caught up with the up-and-coming artiste for an in-depth interview that is sure to garner a few new fans.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Reggae Sumfest offers reduced tickets to early birds
Local and international fans of the Greatest Reggae Show on earth can now purchase tickets at reduced rates for the event scheduled for July 13-19 at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay. Reggae Sumfest organisers are giving diehard fans access to what promises to be an exciting event with an early bird special which began on April 1 and ends on April 30.
By Contributed
Music Journey behind Ziggy Marley's 'Fly Rasta' album
With his fifth solo studio album, Fly Rasta, set to be released April 15th, Ziggy Marley serves up a 8-minute-long mini-documentary with him narrating his inspirations, the special people involved, his most treasured moment of the process and so much more.
By Biko Kennedy
Art The tales behind some of Bob Marley's rare photos
British photographer Dennis Morris was a high school student in London when he first met Bob Marley in 1974 when, through fate, they began a close professional relationship that lasted up to the untimely death of the Reggae legend’s life seven years later. Speaking with Simon Vozick-Levinson of Rolling Stones Magazine, Morris recounts memories of a few of his most treasured shots of Marley now on display at Los Angeles' Known Gallery for an exhibition dubbed Bob Marley: GIANT running through to April 12th.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Unplugged: Raging Fyah
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, Raging Fyah showered the series with blazing glory sure enough to captivate an Reggae lover. Check it out!
By Biko Kennedy
Music 'One Love' Park set to open in Delaware, USA
He was a figure that stood for peace and unity so much so that decades after his death people across the globe are still naming places in his honour.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Christian Audigier and 689 by Brian Lumley presents Aisha Davis Live
The island diva Aisha Davis is rolling out big for 2014. The newly dubbed brand ambassador for Christian Audigier Beverages Jamaica and Metis motors (Tata Nano) will be putting on an exciting and wonderfully entertaining live show at the new hot spot for live music; 689 by Brian Lumley in the twice per monthly series 689 Musixology.
By Contributed
Music Chronixx, Kelissa and Dre Island share Dread and Terrible tour moments in VLog series
Mastering the art of spreading the message of a genre that has washed the world over, Chronixx, Kelissa and Dre Island share glimpses of their on-going tour life in Europe with a new vlog series dubbed Dread&Terrible. Ease out!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Benny Page finds the perfect blend of Moombathon on 'Hot Body Gyal'
Echoing a sonic presence parallel to Major Lazer's, UK born, Jamaican influenced DJ and producer Benny Page is slowly carving out a path for himself in the musical stratosphere with 'Hot Body Gyal' crying as evidence of what he has in store for music lovers.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Ziggy Marley to engage in Twitter iChart with iTunes on Wednesday, April 9th
World renowned superstar, Ziggy Marley gives fans a taste of his upcoming fifth studio album Fly Rasta on Tuesday, April 8 streamed live through iTunes 'First Look' feature. The ten track album features Reggae icon Daddy U-Roy and the Mellody Makers.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Omi signs with Ultra Music, releases 'Cheerleader' Remix with Ricky Blaze
Gaining popularity and a huge fan base throughout the Caribbean, Hawaii, Canada, Dubai and other places in the world, Jamaican born and raised crooner Omi busted on the musical scene with his self-penned song hit single "Cheerleader".
By Contributed
Interviews BLACKasCOLE changing the ideology on Reggae's limits
In a musical climate that's ever shifting, BLACKasCOLE have visioned a clear path for themselves and is making no stops in attaining it. Changing the ideology of Reggae's limitations is by no means an easy task, but the band is headstrong in seeing their most-prized dream a reality. We caught up with them for an in-depth interview which encompassed everything from their homage to the past to their hopes of the future.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Sezi; the creative gypsy shaking musical boundaries
Sezi's vocal range echoes messages we're all familiar with - love, heartbreak, a dream of a better tomorrow - but she does so with a peculiar beauty you don't experience from any and everywhere. Her presence dares you to view life in a different light and her mission a simple one - changing hearts one song at a time.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Stephanie gives Miley Cyrus' 'Adore You' a Reggae touch
Produced by Havatio Music & FOB International, Stephanie lets her vocals effortlessly shine on the cover of Miley Cyrus' hit single Adore You. Acting as a prelude to the upcoming single Naked, Stephanie taps into a more risque persona fans are sure to fall in love with. Take a listen!
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Mamadee breathes new life in Reggae music
Lost in the dream of pushing musical boundaries and seeing female vocalists shine even more than they currently are, Mamadee is making no stops in making said dream a reality by all means necessary. With her debut solo album Beautiful Soul winning fans and critics over, she is poised to to take the world by storm, sharing her passion-laced tunes. We caught up with the songbird to find out just a bit more of her musical journey.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Unplugged: Kelissa
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, Kelissa took viewers on a musical journey well worth the ride. Check it out!
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Sevana lifts voice at Earth Hour Jamaica...wows audience
Performing as part of an all female acoustic set, inclusive of Aisha Davis, Sezi, Stephanie, Charmaine Limonius, Ruth Royes and BLACKasCOLE, Sevana placed her personal stamp on classic Bob Marley singles Jammin' and Don't Worry to roaring applause from the near 3500 patrons. We caught up with the budding chanteuse, for an in-depth interview, in hopes of officially introducing her to the world.
By Biko Kennedy