News archive — page 45
Culture Budding Chefs Workshop
Jamaican gourmet prodigy, Chef Brian Lumley to host a culinary workshop for 'Budding Chefs' in Jamaica.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Art The First International Reggae Poster Contest
The First International Reggae Poster Contest hosted in 2012 sought to discover fresh Reggae Poster designs from around the world. The theme 'Toward A Reggae Hall of Fame: Celebrating Great Jamaican Music' managed to garner a remarkable response of 1,142 entries from 80 countries including Côte d'Ivoire, Russia, Estonia and Turkey. After four months, the contest was concluded and Alon Braier from Israel was awarded first place for his "Roots of Dub" design.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Culture JAMAICA'S 50th Anniversary Celebration
Jamaica's 50th anniversary of Independence celebrated with grandeur Golden Jubilee Village and Grand Gala at Independence Park (compound of the National Arena) from August 1st to 6th.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Snoop Lion Makes Big Announcement about Jamaican Inspired Project
Snoop Dogg unleashes alter ego 'Snoop Lion" as he undertakes a Jamaican inspired project, Reincarnated, which he will be giving details about at a press conference in NYC on July 30th.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Wayne Marshall Goes Hard on new track
Dancehall artiste Wayne Marshall releases single 'GO HARD' from his upcoming album under the Ghetto Youths International recording label.
By Tanaka Roberts
Entertainment Rundown - July 14 2012
In this week's Entertainment Rundown, a fish eating parasite is named after Reggae Icon Bob Marley and sparks a national outcry in Jamaica. Other stories for the week include the boxing and party experience melting pot Rocky 876, a posthumous album release for J.O.E, and Mr. Vegas's Bruck It Down premiering on YouTube's Vevo.
By Dominic Bell
Culture Port Royal - The 'Wickedest City in the World'
Once a wealthy and romantic seaside town, Port Royal derived its fame from trade and booty, its notorious pirates giving it acclaim as the 'wickedest city in the world'.
By Kiffra Solomon
Culture Reggae Sumfest Launch Party Hi-Lights
Reggae Sumfest, dubbed "The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth", had its launch party on 1st July at Waterfront, Ocean Boulevard in Kingston.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Conkarah Ganja Field Video
Conkarah releases an official video for his latest single Ganja Field.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Entertainment Rundown - June 28 2012
In this week's Entertainment Rundown, MTV's recently crowned Hottest MC Rick Ross performs in Kingston, Jamaica. Other stories for the week include the crowning of a new Miss Jamaica World, Mr. Vegas album 'Sweet Jamaica' ranks as a best international release, and a new commercial starring Usain Bolt is out!
By Dominic Bell
Music Entertainment Rundown - June 18 2012
In this week's Entertainment Rundown we look at the Caribbean launch of Sean Paul's latest album Tomahawk Technique, the controversy surrounding Mission 50, Drake bringing out Mavado in concert, and lastly, Khago fiery response track to Sizzla.
By Dominic Bell
Interview with Yohan Blake
Jamaicansmusic.com caught up world class sprinter, Yohan Blake during a training session at the National Stadium.
By Contributed
Music Leftside, The Transporter
Dancehall artiste Leftside has released his mixtape, The Transporter Vol. 1.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Nellie Roxx drops Love. Sex. Damage mixtape
Cashflow Records upcoming artiste Nellie Roxx releases her first mixtape.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Entertainment Rundown - June 12 2012
In this week's Entertainment Rundown: Beenie Man's work permit for the United States reinstated, a sneak preview of the documentary One People, Potential Kidd creating waves in England, and Sizzla's strong words for some of his dancehall peers.
By Dominic Bell
null Entertainment Rundown Jun 12
In this week's Entertainment Rundown we look at Beenie Man being able to work again in the United States, a sneak preview of the documentary One People, Potential Kidd creating waves in England, and Sizzla's strong words for some of his dancehall peers.
By Dominic Bell
Music Subkonshus Music presents Street Code Mixtape
Konshens releases 21 dancehall and reggae tracks mixtape dubbed Street Code
By Tanaka Roberts
Culture Out of Many, One Documentary
The One People Documentary launch was hosted on June 5th at the Phillip Sherlock Centre, the UWI Mona campus' humble mecca for creative arts.
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Entertainment Rundown - June 2 2012
In this week's Entertainment Rundown we look at the resurrection of Vybz Kartel, Romain Virgo launching The System, Gifton Wright trending around the world, and Chino's new dedicative release.
By Dominic Bell
Music The Journey Continues for Voicemail
After much anticipation, dancehall group Voicemail has finally released their mix-tape entitled 'The Journey Continues Vol.1'.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Bears A Yawd
Jamaicansmusic.com met up with Swedish trio TeddyBears at the famous Big Yard Studio in Kingston last Thursday to learn about their new project. The band had spent the past two weeks producing, compiling and fusing Jamaican music with popular local acts.
By Tanaka Roberts
Culture Indians Celebrate 50 years of being independent Jamaicans
May 6, 2012 marked the day Indians celebrated fifty years of being independent Jamaicans. The celebration took place at Chedwin Park in St. Catherine.
By Breneita Harbajan
Music Download Denyque's I Am Supergirl Mixtape
I am Supergirl comprises of 21 tracks, with a mixture of old favorites, new songs, and a few remixes of international releases. The project was mixed by popular Jamaican sound system Razz N Biggy.
By Contributed
Music Denyque – Jamaicanmusic's "Supergirl"
Jamaican songstress Denyque is ready to release her first mixtape entitled I am Supergirl tomorrow and has decided for its world premiere to be on our very own Jamaicansmusic.com.
By Dominic Bell