News archive — page 40
Music Bob Marley, the farmer at heart
Without a doubt the Marley name needs no introduction but only a handful of avid Bob Marley fans can testify to having knowledge of Bob's eco-friendly nature.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bunny 'Striker' Lee's lifelong story to be revealed in documentary
If you skim through the rich story of Jamaican music you'll find it peopled with a host of larger- than-life personas and the name Bunny 'Striker' Lee popping up occasionally.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Live and Revive At Macau
The latest live music series, Live and Revive to redefine Monday night entertainment offerings while showcasing Jamaica's Jazz talents
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Ken Boothe celebrates 50 years in music and embarks on a new 'Journey'
Dubbed Mr. Rocksteady in the 1960's, legendary crooner Ken Boothe stands as an iconic figure with an undying love for music.
By Biko Kennedy
Music New school and veteran artistes join forces in Dancehall
It's certainly hard for anyone to deny the influential pull the Dancehall/Reggae culture has globally. With its raw energy courses through the realms of Dancehall, there's never a dull moment and this new collaborative offering speaks testament to that.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Noisey Jamaica Relives Reggae Sumfest 2012
Ever since that one euphoric Wednesday night, August 11, 1993 at the then Bob Marley Entertainment Complex, the face of Reggae Festivals has never been the same when Reggae Sumfest came to be.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture A look at Jamaica through a unique lens
With the web-documentary 'À la Jamaïque' French musician, filmmaker, illustrator, director, producer and sound engineer Romain Chiffre, better known as Sherkhan, plans to take viewerson that thrilling rollercoaster ride while highlighting the everyday heroes of the island. Jamaican people.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Excelsior Community College shines with health expo
As part of their College week-long activities (March 11-15), the Disaster Preparedness Committee of Excelsior Community College played host to a short yet captivating concert on it's opening day.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Earth Hour Acoustic Concert in Kingston, Jamaica
Jamaicansmusic.com organizes Earth Hour Acoustic Concert in Kingston, Jamaica featuring a lineup of Jamaica's most sought after reggae acts.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Chaka Demus and Pliers stay afloat with 'Murder She Wrote'
'Murder She Wrote', 'Gyal Wine', 'Twist and Shout', 'Tease Me', 'She Don't Let Nobody' and 'I Wanna Be Your Man' are easily the songs that come to mind when the names Chaka Demus and Pliers are heard.
By Biko Kennedy
Christopher Ellis, bringing something new to his dad's legacy
As the next generation of greats slowly start to tighten their grip on the musical torch, another diamond in the rough has surfaced, Christopher Ellis – son of the Godfather of Rocksteady, Alton Ellis.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Gregory Isaacs' classics get remixed
Worldly known and waved-to for his 1985 LP 'Night Nurse', Gregory Isaacs versatile smooth-voiced dancehall crooning will return to shelves on April 15 for the compilation dubbed 'Gregory Isaacs: Remixed'.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Konshens reveals his comedic side
His lyrical prowess, his fashion ethics, his charming ways with the ladies. Konshens held everyone's attention in 2012 and shows no sign of letting go in 2013.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Cedella Marley's 'Three Little Birds' turns theatre musical, Marley brand expands its horizons
Based on her book 'Three Little Birds' featuring music and lyrics by her dad, Bob Marley, themusical is set to run from March 15 to April 14 with its world premiere at the Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) in Maryland's historic Glen Echo Park next week (March 15).
By Biko Kennedy
Better Mus Come Hits US Cinema
African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement's new multi-platform label Array will release its first acquisition, BETTER MUS' COME, in New York and Los Angeles on March 15.
By Contributed
Music Wayne Wonder takes patrons on 90s road trip
Wayne Wonder headlined this week's Behind The Screen Series held at Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records on Tuesday, March 5th
By Tanaka Roberts
Music From starring in a number of films to doing 'Reggae Soul'
Reggae music, with its enchanting sounds and captivating essence, has the tendency to make you fall in love with it easily after a few listens. Such was the case with Cool Runnings star Leon Robinson.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Toi leaves lipstick stains on a glass full of love
There's a high probability you've heard Toi's seductive vocals before, but it's unlikely you'll easily connect the dots as to where.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Mavado Take It Video Exclusive Premiere on Billboard
Dancehall Star Mavado is First Caribbean Artist to Receive an Exclusive Billboard Video Premiere
By Contributed
Music Aww Snap Video Premieres on Jamaicansmusic
Jamaican hip-hop artistes Nomad Carlos and Five Steez to exclusively premiere the video for their collaboration "Aww Snap" on Jamaicansmusic.com
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Behind the music: Future Sounds
For a country that spews music with geyser-like force, Jamaica is undoubtedly a melting pot of endless musical possibilities.
By Biko Kennedy
Behind the music: From Box to Bass
"Jamaicans' music is probably the only music that the entire world knows" and is in fact one of the most captivating genres there is. But if the sound isn't right…no one wants to hear it.
By Biko Kennedy
Behind the music: Lyricist; writing the lyrics
Songs act as the bridge between our deepest thoughts, emotions and untapped actions but composing the most heartfelt or captivation lyrics isn't always a walkover yet inspiration can be drawn from virtually anything.
By Biko Kennedy
Behind the music: Making the Beat
The prophecies and messages looming in every Jamaican-released record are orchestrated by its backbone…the rhythm.
By Biko Kennedy