News archive — page 49
Art Lift Up Jamaica Musical
The Ashe Company to re-stage their musical "Lift Up Jamaica" in collaboration with Dance Theatre Xaymaca
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Jesse Royal Goes Viral with This Morning
In the short space of one week, new comer Jesse Royal's latest music video "This Morning" is in heavy circulation online with over 300,000 views on Youtube!
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Sean Paul releases Tomahawk Technique in the US
After initially releasing his 5th studio album, Tomahawk Technique in January in non-US territories, Grammy award winning Jamaican artiste Sean Paul finally reaches his North American fans.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Music Keida drops the 'Wickedest Ting'
Dancehall/Reggae recording artiste Keida follows up her many hit singles with the release of her long awaited mixtape dubbed "Wickedest Ting".
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Ras Tingle, Jamaican Storyteller
Michael Tingling, more popularly known as Ras Tingle of New Caribbean Cinema talks about the importance of cultural retention and how NCC's films such as 'Parish Bull' help to preserve our Caribbean identity.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
'Better Mus Come' A London
As a part of New Caribbean Cinema's 'Jamaica We Love You' weekend in London, multi-award winning film 'Better Mus Come' will be premiered at the British Film Institute's Southbank theatre.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Nile Saulter Take Two
Member of New Caribbean Cinema, Nile Saulter who directed two of seven films in the Ring Di Alarm series, namely The Young Sea and Coast- sits down with Jamaicansmusic.com
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Niles Saulter take two
Member of New Caribbean Cinema, Niles Saulter who directed two of seven films in the Ring Di Alarm series, namely The Young Sea and Coast- sits down with Jamaicansmusic.com
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Storm headed for London
Cofounder of New Caribbean Cinema, Storm Saulter discusses creating a legacy through the newly formed group starting with their first series 'Ring Di Alarm'.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Michelle Serieux, New Caribbean Cinema First Lady
St. Lucian born Michelle Serieux talks about cofounding New Caribbean Cinema, their Ring Di Alarm premiere and her featured short film 'Missed'.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Interviews Joel Burke directs My Vote for Ring Di Alarm series
Joel Burke of New Caribbean Cinema speaks on his short film "My Vote" to be featured in the series "Ring Di Alarm" which premieres in London on September 2nd at the British Film Institute Southbank theatre.
By Tanaka Roberts
Interviews Kyle Chin Ring Di Alarm on Sunday
Kyle Chin, Director of 'Sunday'- a featured short film in the series "Ring Di Alarm", tells Jamaicansmusic.com about his film and the dynamics of New Caribbean Cinema.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Art New Caribbean Cinema Ring Di Alarm!
The newly inaugurated group of Caribbean film makers, New Caribbean Cinema to premiere their first short film series 'Ring Di Alarm' in London at the British Film Institute in September.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
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 Children’s Bread and Jamaica 50: Jimmy Cliff’s Humanitarian Voice in the Rebirth Year, 2012
Two years after the Rock Hall induction, Cliff releases Rebirth — a Tim Armstrong-produced return to roots — and carries social-justice themes to the indigO2 for Jamaica’s golden jubilee, speaking for oppressed people from a stage in London.
By JamaicansMusic Editorial
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