News archive — page 44
Music The Cure Movement
International Reggae artiste Siccature 'Jah Cure' Alcock gives fans a unique glimpse into his life with a new web series dubbed The Cure Movement.
By Biko Kennedy
Music London Mayor Boris Johnson Sings Bob Marley Classic
London's mayor Boris Johnson sings Bob Marley's classic 'Three Little Birds' during press launch of the Gigs Busking Competition
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Swedish producer plans Dancehall dominance
These days music undeniably lives through the internet with the sound of Reggae and Dancehall impacting and inspiring everyone who catches wind of it; with Swedish producer Adde Instrumentals being no different.
By Biko Kennedy
Music The Emergence of Jamaican Hip Hop - Part 2
"I think there is a fear that if local hip-hop gets too popular it may take hold and the youth may choose to express themselves in this genre as opposed to the traditional reggae or dancehall." – Inztinkz, Jamaican Hip Hop producer.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Jamaican Hip Hop artistes leaving you with no option but to pay attention
When you think of Hip Hop music and its culture a few things come to mind immediately: it being the voice of the voiceless and Jamaica orchestrating the ideology behind such a culture with the Dancehall boom in the 1980's fuelling the movement.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Reggae On The Ball
Currently seated at the 54th place in the FIFA rankings, the stakes are high for The Reggae Boyz as they pull all strings to make their sophomore appearance at the 20th FIFA World Cup in 2014.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Shaggy's 'Oh Carolina' celebrates 20th anniversary
Coupled with several chart-topping singles and a Grammy, 'Oh Carolina' was the single that propelled Shaggy's career to an international phenomenon and still plays as a favourite for many.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Gentleman sees a new day dawn on next album
Stitching the perfect balance between Roots-Reggae, Dancehall, Pop and Hip Hop, German-bred artiste Gentleman returns with his sixth studio album New Day Dawn.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Noisey Jamaica smokes one with Popcaan
After appearing in the second episode of the Noisey Jamaica series, Popcaan shares lens time on the Snoop Lion produced web series this time having a sit down interview at the Half Moon Hotel in St. James.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Delux Edition of Kaya To Be Released For 35th Anniversary
Spawning hit singles 'Is This Love', 'Sun Is Shining' and 'Misty Morning', the 1978 release of Kaya played as a more laidback, less political-laden and more marijuana-infused composition in comparison to its triumphant predecessor Exodus.
By Biko Kennedy
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
Interviews 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