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Stories from the yard — interviews, album reviews, festival coverage, and the people who shaped Jamaican music. 1,153 articles preserved.
Earth Hour 2022 Live
Watch the live stream of the 2022 Earth Hour concert.
By Alex Morrissey
How this media platform strives to Preserve and Showcase Jamaican Music to the World
From its inception in 1995, Jamaica’s music has been an important part of Jamaicans.com, the premier online community for those interested in all things Jamaica, and in 2021, reflecting its importance, Jamaicans.com was recognized for preserving and promoting Jamaica's music with an award from the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA)
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Bob Marley Earthstrong Celebration 2022 LIVE
Tune in live at 12:00 PM on February 6 2022
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Watch Earth Hour 2021 Live
Join us for an acoustic concert on Earth Hour!
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Sizzla Gets in The Mix With ‘The Mixer’ Live Onstage
Popular television programme Onstage will be hosting a live performance special on their YouTube platform ‘Onstage TV’ to over 420,000 subscribers worldwide.
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Stefflon Don Teams Up with Kalpee on New Track - ‘Gimme De Ting’
With an increased buzz surrounding the single ‘One More Night” (Gimme De Ting’) by Kalpee, international recording artiste Stefflon Don has teamed up with the Trinbagonian artiste on the track.
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Reggae Sumfest 2020 Connecting Fans Worldwide Through Virtual Extravaganza
With Covid 19 pandemic preventing artistes and musicians from performing and connecting with their fans live worldwide, Reggae Sumfest has stepped in to bridge the gap and bring Jamaican artistes and their global fans back together.
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Reggae Sumfest 2020 Back This Summer Live on Facebook and Instagram
The Sumfest team has forged a groundbreaking partnership with Facebook and Instagram to host a virtual celebration of Reggae Sumfest that will potentially reach millions and millions of viewers.
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Kim Nain Thrills For Reggae Month
Singer/Songwriter Kim Nain is not slowing down anytime soon. From her November 2018 album, ‘Deal Wid It’ to the crowd favorite ‘Marijuana’ and her latest duo with Naomi Cowan, ‘Need Me’ she has kept the momentum going.
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Jah9 Keeps It Light As A Feather On New Single And Video "Ma'at (Each Man)" Out Today- An Elevating Message Encouraging Self Care And Discipline
Jamaican singer and yogi Jah9 releases her brand new single “Ma’at (Each Man),” accompanied by a beautiful visual directed by Samo Kush I.
By VP Records
Strictly The Best 60 Out November 22nd- 60th Edition Marked With History Making Live Broadcast From New York To Jamaica On ReTV
On November 22, 2019, VP Records will celebrate the 60th edition of one of the label's staple compilation brands, with the release of Strictly the Best Vol. 60 . The set includes current and breaking hits from some of the top artists in roots reggae and dancehall.
By VP Records
12 Inches Of Dub Available On Cd And Via Streaming Platforms For The First Time
Available on CD and via streaming platforms for the first time on November 8, 2019, "12 Inches Of Dub" is the spectacular and long lost dub companion to General Echo's 1980 Greensleeves album "12 Inches Of Pleasure", produced by reggae icon Henry "Junjo" Lawes.
By VP Records
Christopher Martin Releases Video For "Dem Vex"
The new video for “Dem Vex” by Christopher Martin is out now. The single, off the “One Way” riddim, has all the makings of a self-anthem.
By VP Records
Down In Jamaica Box Set To Be Released October 25th- The Official Product For VP Records 40th Anniversary
Down In Jamaica: 40 Years Of VP Records is the definitive anthology of the company that helped bring reggae and dancehall to the world
By VP Records
Richie Spice Releases "Together We Stand"- Featured Track On Upcoming Strictly The Best 60
Roots Reggae veteran Richie Spice is back with new single “Together We Stand”, out today. The new single will also be a featured track on the upcoming Strictly the Best 60 out November 22nd on VP Records.
By VP Records
Reggae Culture Salute 2019 Pays Tribute To The Wailers
The Board of Directors of Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music (CPR) has announced that Reggae Culture Salute 2019 (RCS) will be a “Tribute to The Wailers,” in recognition of the trio’s contribution to the development and spread of the genre. According to Carlyle McKetty, president of CPR, this year’s event will take place at the Kumble Theater at One University Plaza, downtown Brooklyn, on Saturday, November 2nd.
By VP Records
For Your Grammy Consideration: Three Titles From VP Records
Christopher Martin's sophomore album, And Then, is packed with pop-flavored mid-tempo cuts the singer calls ‘sugar reggae.’
By VP Records
Press Releases Busy Signal Releases "Parts Of The Puzzle" Album
Out October 4th on VP Records, the long-awaited, new studio album Parts of the Puzzle, from dancehall reggae star Busy Signal will be available worldwide for streaming and purchase on CD and vinyl LP.
By VP Records
Press Releases Notnice Launches New Album In Collaboration With Global Music Distributors ONErpm
On Thursday, August 8, 2019, Award-Winning Billboard Producer Ainsley ‘Notnice’ Morris of Notnice Records launched his first ‘non-riddim’ album, Kyng Midas, in collaboration with Global Music Distribution Company, ONErpm.
By Garrick Communications
Press Releases Guinness Sounds of Greatness (GSOG) Opens with “Woman Power” as Champion Sound of the Night
The town of Buckfield, Ocho Rios came alive Friday night as the 2019 Guinness Sounds of Greatness (GSOG) re-ignited the Dancehall clash culture and brought out the fighting side of local and international sounds.
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Press Releases The Largest Staging of Reggae Sumfest in the Festival’s 27-Year History
Downsound Entertainment (DSE) has confirmed that the 2019 staging of the iconic festival is geared up to be the biggest one to date. In fact, the team is expecting close to double the massive crowd that was in attendance last year.
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Press Releases Reggae Sumfest 2019 New York Launch An Outstanding Success
Cordell “Skatta” Burrell of Downsound Entertainment, organisers of Reggae Sumfest, revealed that dancehall legends Beenie Man and Bounty Killer would be performing together on the Sumfest stage on Festival Night 1, 19 July 2019.
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Press Releases Top flight stars for Reggae Sumfest 2019
Reggae Sumfest, scheduled for 14 to 20 July 2019, is already shaping up to eclipse the record 2018 event with the suite of top tier artistes signed for the festival.
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Press Releases Beres Hammond's "Never Ending" Album Out October 12th on VP Records
Fresh off a successful, sold out U.S. Summer Tour with appearances at Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica and Rototom in Spain, the legendary lovers rock crooner has introduced the world to his new project with two singles.
By VP Records