News archive — page 42
Press Releases 2nd Annual Performing Arts Scholarship
Jamaicansmusic.com once again opens application for a full-tuition scholarship for students interested in studying performing arts at Excelsior Community College.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Konshens revels in Uganda documentary
Konshens' mélange of thought provoking singles and at times sex-drenched lyricism has been successful thus far yet he's still far from a career climax and the ladies simply can't get enough of him. As he continues to push the limits of success, he plans to document each moment as it passes.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Alborosie to shake Reggae's soundscape with 'Sound The System'
"I've been working on it for quite a while now…I am very meticulous about sounds and arrangements so it is taking some time. As you know, Rome was never built in one day," intimates Alborosie on his upcoming album Sound The System in a 2012 interview.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Puma creates new language with dance
Ever found yourself yearning to say something but can't find the right way to express your emotions? This is where interpretive dance comes into play and oh, if you're not much of a dancer Puma Dance Dictionary got you cover.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Started From Scratch
Katz visits to London in the 1980s would forever change his life and submerge him even deeper into the world of reggae music. Today he still significantly contributes to the life and preservation of the music there. He shared his journey and thoughts with Jamaicansmusic.com
By Tanaka Roberts
Music IRAWMA 2013 celebrates Reggae's finest
Honouring the best in Reggae and World music of the past year, the 32nd Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) presented by Martin's International, were handed out at the Coral Springs Centre for the Arts in Florida on Saturday May 4th.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Marley brothers explore Africa in new documentary
In the summer of 2010, the Marley brothers, Ziggy, Rohan and Robbie, took a trip to South Africa, 30 years after their father performed at the Independence Concert in Zimbabwe; the captivating journey documented and set to be released on DVD and iTunes on May 7, via ARC Entertainment.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews David Katz unfolds the Solid Foundation of Reggae Music
Reggae historian David Katz on his new publication Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae : Revised.
By Tanaka Roberts
Press Releases King Charlton on Reggae scene
King Charlton firebrand has emerged as one of the profound voice of reggae alternative. Charlton McLaughlin an American born from Queens New York of Jamaican parentage; embraces his Jamaican culture; so reggae music is no stranger to him.
By Contributed
Culture Roll One Up for 4/20
Internationally recognized as 'weed day', April 20th or '4/20' or '420' annually is unofficially celebrated by marijuana aficionados all over the universe. Although marijuana is still categorized as an illegal substance in most parts of the world, many light it up anyways to show their love for the herb.
By Biko Kennedy
Music On Di Beat showcases future reggae stars
Open mic event "On Di Beat" first staging proves new generation reggae acts are promising.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Main Street Crew reunites, releases 'Nuttin fi Nuttin'
Reuniting after a 15-year-long split, Main Street Crew members, comprising of Red Rat, Mr G (aka Goofy), Hawkeye, General Degree, Buccaneer, and Lady G, embark on a new venture.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Kelissa premieres Afrika
Budding Reggae songstress Kelissa to premiere the official music video for her single "Afrika"
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Chaka Demus to revive the legacy left by Jamaica's musical forefathers
As veteran Reggae/Dancehall artiste Chaka Demus preps his upcoming solo album, The Second Coming of Chaka Demus, he aims to do one thing… to revive the legacy left by Jamaica's musical forefathers.
By Biko Kennedy
Music A La Jamaique explores Reggae Revival
With the web-documentary 'À la Jamaïque' French musician, filmmaker, illustrator, director, producer and sound engineer Romain Chiffre, better known as Sherkhan, takes viewers on a new look inside the Reggae Revival currently taking place.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Snoop Lion's Reincarnated album stream
With Snoop Lion's Reincarnated album due out Friday, 26th April, Noisey, the online video channel from Vice, offers up a stream of the album critics and fans alike have been waiting for, in the form of a YouTube video interweaved with annotations from Snoop.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Tuff Gong brings International Record Store Day to Jamaica
Tuff Gong International to host International Record Store Day in Jamaica on April 20th
By Anubis Communications
Music Five Steez revamps debut album with remix EP
Jamaican Hip Hop emcee, Five Steez, has released a free EP of remixes of songs from his critical acclaimed debut album, 'War for Peace', that will sure enough captivate lovers of the LP.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Tracing the history of Huddersfield's Jamaican musical heritage
In an effort to journey into the sound system culture in Heddersfield, England, Mirfield-based Let's Go (Yorkshire) - a community interest company that sets up and runs local projects – has secured funds from the Heritage Lottery Fund of the UK to explore the history of Huddersfield's early Jamaican settlers.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Dre Skull marries the cosmos of Dancehall with Dance music
The Brooklyn-bred dancehall maestro, Dre Skull, shuffles the musical landscape with his latest release 'First Time' featuring Purity Ring's (a Canadian electronic music duo from Edmonton) Megan James and Mr. Fry Yiy himself, Popcaan.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Morgan Heritage to release first album in five years
Morgan Heritage to release first album in five years entitled Here Come The Kings
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bill Cosby dances to Black Uhuru's Sponji Reggae
On Wednesday night (April 10th), Bill Cosby visited Late Night With Jimmy Fallon where resident band The Roots performed Black Uhuru's legendary hit, Sponji Reggae as Mr. Cosby's intro music where he showed a few of his dance moves.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Looking back as Catch A Fire turns 40
The album that placed Bob Marley and the Wailers - Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer - at the helm of superstardom debuted in the marketplace on April 13, 1973.
By Biko Kennedy
Music First Lady of Folk, Dr. the Hon. Olive Lewin, OJ, CD., passes at 85
A pioneer in spreading folk music globally, Dr. Olive Lewin is most memorable dressed in bandana-laced outfits while performing with the Jamaica Folk Singers; which she founded in 1967, close to five decades ago.
By Biko Kennedy