News archive — page 43
Culture Jesse's Conga Drumming Classes
Percussionist Jesse Golding offers conga drumming lessons to the public.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Sizzla Kalonji to greet fans with The Messiah
Describing his upcoming album, The Messiah, as a "spiritually-conscious album", 36-year-old Dancehall/Reggae veteran Sizzla Kalonji embarks on another chapter in his 22-year-long career.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Lover's Rock icon to be honoured with key of Miami
Promoters Rockers Island Entertainment and XO Management, in association with Massive B, recently announced the presence of international Reggae superstar Beres Hammond as one of the headlining performers for the Memorial Weekend music festival, Best of the Best 2013, where he will be awarded with the key to the city of Miami.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Annette Funicello, American Ska phenom, passes at 70
A former Mouseketeer who matured into a pop star and teen idol, Annette Funicello, was known for her string of 1960s beach blanket movies. After complications of multiple sclerosis she passed away April 9.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Rastafari Millennium Council excommunicates Snoop Lion
Since his 'reincarnation' Snoop has struggled to convince the Rastafari and Reggae community that he is sincere about his profession of, and transition to the faith, principles and beliefs of Rastafari. Most doubtful of them all is Bunny Wailer the only living member of the original Wailers
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Yaadcore brings Reggae Aroma to the airwaves
With the continued growth of the Reggae Revival's global movement, each person plays a specific role and, as a testament to this, disc jockey Yaadcore plans to flood the airwaves with his Reggae Aroma.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Queen of the Pack, Patra, returns with 'Sweet Reggae Music'
Known for fusing 90's RnB and Pop with a hardcore Dancehall flavour, Queen of the Pack, Patra - who takes her name from a shortened version of Cleopatra - returns to airwaves with the same persona but way more energy and success-laced desires.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Nyanda 'Boom And Rave with Mr. Vegas
Nyanda, formerly of duo Brick & Lace, collaborates with Mr. Vegas for another dance anthem "Boom & Rave"
By Tanaka Roberts
Music R.I.P, the Liquidator, Harry J
Veteran Jamaican producer Harry Johnson, better known as just Harry J, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, after battling diabetes for several years; according to The Jamaica Observer. He was 68.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Damian Marley sits high on Billboard with 'Make It Bun Dem'
With his summer 2012 collaborative effort with 'dub mater' Skrllex, Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley's 'Make It Bun Dem' rests contentedly at the top of the Billboard Digital Reggae singles chart.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Major Lazer relives early 90's Dancehall-style
With their Free The Universe LP set to be released April 15, Major Lazer turns back the hands of time for the video of their single 'Watch Out For This (Bumaye)' which features Busy Signal.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Keznamdi premieres Weekend
With the success of his first single She Says, Keznamdi is set to release his second official music video "Weekend" on April 5th.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Beres Hammond to wow on tour with Marcia Griffiths and Morgan Heritage
To commence in July 2013, the 'King of Lovers Rock', Beres Hammond, is slated to share stage time with the 'Queen of Reggae', Marcia Griffiths, and the 'Royal Family of Reggae', Morgan Heritage; a first for all acts to embark on such a tour.
By Biko Kennedy
Music New wave of conscious artistes triggers 'Reggae Revival' book
With the new wave of 'conscious' Reggae artistes bringing to the fore the true definition of Reggae, it's only right that the journey is properly documented and shared with the opening arms of the world. One man plans to do just that, putting his everything into making it a reality.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Heather Augustyn Recording Ska History
Heather Augustyn to release two Jamaican music books this summer on the life of the legendary Don Drummond as well as another Ska inspired book.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Elephant Man vies to dance into Billboard once again
With all the buzz surrounding the French Montana and Nicki Minaj single 'Freaks', Dancehall's 'Energy Gadd', Elephant Man, jumps on board for the official remix.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Mavado continues to elevate his international status…eyes ultimate Dancehall crown
Building on the momentum of his worldwide stage presence, Mavado certainly have come a long way since his days of echoing "Anyway…gansta for life…" on his 2005 breakout hit Real McKoy.
By Biko Kennedy
Press Releases Reggae Anthology from the iconic dancehall pioneer Yellowman's young, Gifted and Yellow
Jamaica's first dancehall superstar Yellowman ushered in a new era in reggae music. His early '80s success brought the popularity of toasting (reggae's equivalent of rapping) to a new level and helped establish dancehall as the wave of the future.
By Contributed
Music Chimney Records Pushing Boundaries In Dancehall
Chimney Records producers Jordan McClure and David Hayle looking to further champion their reputation, ranking among Jamaica's most prolific production house today.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Alborosie celebrates 20 years in Reggae
With an impressive catalogue that dates back to 1993, Alborosie has stood the tests of the music industry for two decades and squarely positions himself to manoeuvre decades to come. Born in Messina on the Italian island of Sicily, the Italian-born Jamaican resident preps his upcoming album.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Ziggy stays true to his roots with organic products
The multi-hyphenate star has added yet another venture to his ever growing entrepreneur portfolio. As a healthy lifestyle advocate, Ziggy Marley is fanning the flames of his father's ideals while creating his own path along the way.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews New York DJ/Producer/Remixer finds Reggae music coursing through his veins
Reggae music has a way of touching people around the world in many interesting ways; with New Yorker Ted Ganung speaking testament of that, moving away from the warped world of musical conformity and running amok.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Gaza Slim talks loyalty to Kartel on Noisey Jamaica
When ace deejay Vybz Kartel formed the Portmore Empire in 2007 it was clear that he wanted to develop and help propel the musical careers of particular artistes…one such artiste is Gaza Slim.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Bunny Wailer embraces Reincarnate Souls
As the lone survivor of Reggae's most famed unit, Bunny Wailer preps a commemorative 50-track album titled Reincarnate Souls set for an April release date. For disciples of the legendary Wailers group, the opus promises to be a treat like no other.
By Biko Kennedy