News archive — page 48
Music Teacha's Pet: Behind the Camera
Starting this September, Jamaican television will never be the same. Jamaica's most controversial contemporary figure Vybz 'The Teacha' Kartel has done it again, shaking up standards and breaking boundaries with the advent of the nation's first celebrity reality TV show; Teacha's Pet.
By Dominic Bell
Music Raging Fyah Keeps it Cool
On August 7, as a half moon glistened across the sea's surface, ocean breezes wafted the silk and sand voice of Raging Fyah lead singer Kumar Bent along the shores of Wickie Wackie Beach, to the satisfaction of the some five hundred fans. The band, which is hot on the off-the-beaten-path live music scene, launched its first album Judgement Day along the Bull Bay coast at the first anniversary of the increasingly popular Wickie Wacky Live event franchise.
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Art A Brush That Clicks
For most people photography is not recognized as an art form. It is seen merely as a medium for capturing important moments and preserving memories.
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Culture Jamaican Crayfish Soup: Janga Soup
In Jamaica, we eat a lot of soup – red peas, mannish water and chicken foot, Janga Soup is no exception. Janga is derived by the locals to fresh water crayfisha.k.a. shrimp. They can be found in many rivers island wide, particularly in the parish of Saint Elizabeth.
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Music How to name a Riddim
For many Jamaican producers, it begins with a riddim. 'Riddim' is the patois pronunciation of rhythm which typically alludes to an instrumental (version) in Jamaican music. In most cases a producer creates a riddim, whether one drop (cultural) or juggling (fast-paced/ up-tempo), first.
By Tanaka Roberts
Magazine Farmville Jamaica Live Reaping What We Sow
In an economic climate where many of Jamaica's natural resources are being sold to the highest bidder, the nation is struggling to be self sufficient. Agriculture in Jamaica is not as strong as it once was, however, a new programme, 'Farmville Jamaica Live' is changing the way people look at the once flourishing industry.
By Nneka Jackson
Magazine Dirty South Dancehall in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia is a home away from Yard for many Jamaicans and children of such decent. The city has long been a hub for West Indians migrants, and hosts one of the strongest Jamaican communities in the United States. Throughout the southern metropolis you will taste authentic Jamaican cuisine
By Laleanna Fararie
Magazine Estonia Reggae Global Report
Reggae music is reaching everywhere. In Estonia, it was possible to listen to reggae-influenced music from as early as the 70s. A strong reggae community emerged in the 90s when Estonia got its independence back. Then, people started to use and wear symbols that were coming from Rasta culture
By Jane Langemets
Culture Celebrating our veterans
Celebration of yet another year of Jamaica's Emancipation and Independence, Jamaicansmusic.com saw it appropriate to honour Robert Nesta Marley, better known as Bob Marley, for our Veterans feature. Reggae music has always been used as an instrument to bellow the cries of people who are faced with constant oppression, from enslavement to poverty and the like.
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Culture Jamaican Emancipation and Independence Day Festivities
It's that time of the year again where we pump up the volume in celebrating our emancipation from slavery and independence from British colonial rule. Emancipation Day is August 1st and Independence Day is August 6th. For some, the holiday is a time of relaxation at home with the family but for others it's a week of non-stop partying.
By Brendalee Harbajan
Interviews Danny and Niko Browne: Like father, Like son
Nicholas 'Niko' Browne hopes to carry on the legacy of Mainstreet Records, the production house his father has built over the years. The son of long time renowned producer Danny Browne has made his stamp on the duly labeled Lifeline Music, as he marks the second generation of musicians from the Browne clan to take on the Jamaican music industry.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Lutan Fyah in the defence of Reggae music
It has been about 12 years since Lutan Fyah emerged onto the music scene, after shifting careers from sports to music. Fyah retired from his post as a football player with the Constant Spring Hazards in 1998, and since then he has delivered a continuum of compellingly conscious lyrics in songs like Save The Juveniles
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Mahima: Music for Life Entertainment for a Cause
Jamaican Sunday evenings usually feature quiet time with family or friends. Sunday, October 2, was indeed a family atmosphere but it was far from quiet, as the, Lawns of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel were laden with patrons from all over the island in support of MAHIMA: Music for Life.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Conkarah stakes his claim
While enrolled in the University of Charleston,West Virginia; Nicholas Murray found himself auditioning for the school's choir. It was here that he discovered the potential of his vocal talent; "The choir director told me I had a very good and powerful baritone voice, and after my first session I was hooked,"
By Tanaka Roberts
Music Smoking Jacket: Girl's Night Out
Smokin' Jacket, one of Kingston's most well known event franchises, was true to the theme: Girls' Night Out an all female revue. Hosted by recording artiste Farenheit, the show saw friends and fans enjoying the chilled out vibe at the classy and chic Carlos Cafe Restaurant and Bar.
By Dominic Vassell
Art Laura-Anne Fung, not a singer but a bad ass painter!
We recently did a sit down with the hottest painter that has the whole of Jamaica talking. She's not a musician but we try to promote all forms of Jamaican art and entertainment because its all connected.
By Alex Morrissey
Interviews Denyque: 2010 Interview
Our first exclusive interview with Denyque, done in June 2010.
By Alex Morrissey
Interviews Protoje: 2010 Interview
Our interview with Protoje in 2010 before the release of his album 7 Year Itch.
By Alex Morrissey
Interviews Ieye: 2010 Interview
Our interview with Ieye in 2010 about how she got her break into the Reggae music scene.
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Press Releases Ragga Ragga Ragga Is Back With Its 2010 Installment!!
This trend-setting collection will be available March 23, 2010. Known for breaking the latest tracks and featuring the hottest artists in Dancehall music; Ragga Ragga Ragga series is a definitive compilation for fans of underground dancehall hits.
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Press Releases The Return of Sizzla Kalonji With His Latest Message Crucial Times
On January 19, 2010 with Greensleeves Records, reggae's reigning King Sizzla Kalonji's new album Crucial Times will be available.
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Press Releases Made In Jamaica - Reggae Movie
Multi-award winning director Jerome Laperrousaz's powerful Made in Jamaica takes us deep into the heart of Jamaican culture employing the characters and talent of then and now to explain the history of reggae and why the genre is so embroiled in politics and gun culture.
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Press Releases Singapore Reggae Music Festival 2009
The first ever "Singapore Reggae Festival" is a one day reggae extravaganza with a carnival atmosphere and a live music concert from 8 pm till 6 am on the 28th of November. Siloso beach at Sentosa was chosen as the venue for the first reggae festival in Singapore as it represents a perfect setting for the Singapore Reggae Festival.
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Press Releases Jamaica Banning Dancehall Music!
Worldfocus reports "about the class and cultural divide behind Jamaica's recent ban on Dancehall music from its radio airwaves.
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