News archive — page 31
Music Remembering Jacob 'Killer' Miller
With his ever gregarious and humour-riddled persona, Jacob 'Killer' Miller's short-lived prolific career paints a picture of a man who'd easily capture the attention of the most ardent Reggae defiant as he chanted and touched on varying Rasta-infused issues.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Cali P hosts Royal Reggae Festival in Switzerland
International reggae artiste Cali P partners with Mighty Children to bring a first of its kind Reggae festival to the jamaicanmusic scene in Switzerland.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Alternative Music bringing a difference with 'Keesing Live' series
With the strong resurgence of live music resonating throughout varying venues; the next hotspot for live music is on the Alternative Music grounds for the series 'Keesing Live'.
By Biko Kennedy
Reggae in Italy: Max Romeo in Milan
Italian native Federico Di Puma reviews Max Romeo's recent performance at Carroponte in Milan
By Federico Di Puma
Music 'Making of Legend Remixed: The Documentary' to air August 7th
Following the much-talked about June release of 'Bob Marley and the Wailers: Legend Remix', come Wednesday August 7th a full-length documentary will be aired to give Marley fans a behind-the-scene look of the making of the project.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Addis Pablo and Suns of Dub go vinyl with Selassie 'Souljahz In Dub'
Augustus Pablo sadly passed away 14 years ago, but his son, Addis Pablo, is carrying on his father's legacy, channeling his father's melodica prowess in fine style and has released his first 10" vinyl aptly titled 'Selassie SolJahz in Dub'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Nomaddz readies sophomore album, releases 'New Bread Order' EP
Jamaica has always been a hotbed of unrefined, unconcealed melodic creativity and No-Maddz' musical-dub-poetry doesn't cease to amaze fans. To truly understand the group you certainly have to see them performing live…but then again how do you describe the amalgamation of a lead vocalist, a comic, a dub poet and the persona of an individual one can never really pinpoint?
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Rototom to Examine 'Reggae Revival' - Jamaican movement of music and arts garners global attention
Rototom Sunsplash, one of the largest platforms in the world for reggae music, will celebrate its 20th staging this August 17-24 in Benicassim, Spain.
By Contributed
Music Bob Marley 'Easy Skanking'/ 'Exodus' Remix
With the release of Bob Marley and the Wailers' 'Legend Remixed' captivating a new generation of Reggae lovers and intriguing lovers of classic cuts from Bob Marley's unparalleled catalogue, we're treated with a behind the scene peek for the making of the number 10 and number 9 tracks, 'Easy Skanking' and 'Exodus' respectively.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Famous Nightclub readies 'Famous Riddim'
In an era where everyone virtually has their fingers on the pulse of 'what's hot', very few ideas are passed as truly original and innovative; in return forces us to break the cycle of normality and to create 'new rules'. The KLE Group, owners of the newly opened Famous Nightclub in St. Catherine, Jamaica, is one such group of persons heading the pack with these 'new rules'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Vybz Kartel issues statement to fans following 'not guilty' verdict
As the wheels of the Justice system slowly turns in the favour of embattled deejay Adijah 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer, a 'not guilty' verdict on his first case has left him with a cheshire cat-esque smile painted across his face as he looks optimistically towards his pending second case.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Busta Rhymes/Nicki Minaj moves poetically with their best Jamaican Patios
In what might be the first of its kind, rappers Busta Rhymes and Nicki Minaj have recorded a Hip Hop song entirely done in the Jamaican Patios, entitled 'Twerk It'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Yaadcore presents Hail Ras Tafari Vol. 1 #TribeOfJudah
Upon his return from a US west coast tour with Protoje & The Indiggnation, DJ Yaadcore immediately set to work on a new mix. What was the reason for his urgency? Well, July 23, 2013, the 121st birthday of Emperor Haile Selassie I, is also the release date for Yaadcore's commemorative mix called Hail Ras Tafari, Volume 1: Tribe of Judah.
By Contributed
Music Gyptian turns the heat up on new single 'Vixen'
Following his most recent accolade of his single 'Hold Yuh' becoming certified gold, Gyptian releases 'Vixen'; the lead single from his upcoming album 'Sex, Love & Reggae'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Buju Banton's 'Champion' gets 2013 lift from Selena Gomez
With the recent outburst of island-fever going airborne these last few months, varying American acts have caught the bug with Pop icon Selena Gomez joining the wave.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Support for Alpha Boys' Home
Alpha Boys' Home, the centre of Jamaica's musical revolution, seeks support for an online fundraiser organized to unleash the talent amongst the boys who are more visually creative.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Looking back: Reggae Sumfest 2005
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. As the clock on the 21st showcasing ticks away, Jamaicansmusic.com looks back at the years that was and how it have evolved as time passes.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bring it Back: J.C. Lodge 'Someone Loves You Honey'
A song that propelled her image and sound to the world, 'Someone Loves You Honey' 1980's appeal made J.C. Lodge an unexpected force on Reggae's musical platform…a vocal phenom.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Must visit Reggae blog: The Midnight Raver
Reggae music's prolific touch on the world has captivated generations after generations; inspiring us in unfathomable ways. As the years pass, admirers of the genre have found unique ways in preserving the art-form in hopes of creating a substantial fountain and historical library of one of (if not the) greatest cultural and musical force to ever wash the world over.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Patra explains her absence from the BET Awards/ her place in Jamaican music
Having dominated the early 1990's with a vocal style dancing between hardcore Dancehall and RnB with hints of Pop, Patra is on a steady comeback trail as she preps her upcoming album, 'Patra: The Continuation'.
By Biko Kennedy
Reggae in Italy: Lee Scratch Perry's Concert in Rome
A review of Lee Scratch Perry's recent concert in Rome by Federico Di Puma
By Federico Di Puma
Music Looking back: Reggae Sumfest 2004
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. As the clock on the 21st showcasing ticks away, Jamaicansmusic.com looks back at the years that was and how it have evolved as time passes.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bob Marley breaks into Billboard's Top 10 Social 50 chart
With the undying admiration spilling from his fans, the late Reggae legend recently broke into the top 10 on Billboard's Social 50 chart for the very first time.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Looking back: Reggae Sumfest 2003
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. As the clock on the 21st showcasing ticks away, Jamaicansmusic.com looks back at the years that was and how it have evolved as time passes.
By Biko Kennedy