Q&A: Bob Marley Producer Chris Blackwell on the 40th Anniversary of 'Catch a...
Forty years ago this month, Island Records founder Chris Blackwell introduced the world to Bob Marley and the Wailers with the groundbreaking album Catch a Fire .
View ArticleKim Nain: Loving lovers' rock
Though she was not around in the heyday of lovers rock reggae, singer Kim Nain says she has always been drawn to the sound made famous by artistes like Dennis Brown and Gregory Isaacs.
View ArticleGot to have Kaya again
To mark the 35th anniversary of Kaya, the easy-listening album from Bob Marley and The Wailers, Universal Music Enterprises will today release its Kaya: 35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition.
View ArticleAnthony B goes searching - Seeks the next big female reggae artiste
International recording artiste Anthony B is looking for two young female singers to sign to his new label, Born Fyah-Master One Productions.
View ArticleHouston iFest first weekend brought music, Brazilian bites and fun for the...
Performers Bootsy Collins, Diogo Nogueira and The Wailers headlined Weekend One along with Unique Workshops and Kid-Friendly Fun Houston, TX, April 22, 2013 Near-perfect weather Saturday and Sunday...
View ArticleCelebs who've reinvented themselves
In case the artist formerly known as Snoop Dogg's name change didn't make it obvious that he's in the midst of reinventing himself, perhaps his latest album title, "Reincarnated," will do the trick.
View ArticlePlans unveiled for 2013 Reggae Film Festival
Plans are going well for the staging of the sixth Reggae Film Festival at Island Village, Ocho Rios, during Independence Week, August 1-5. Delroy Morgan, Island Village manager, says the venue is...
View ArticleStephen and Damian Marley at Hard Rock Jun 28th
The Hard Rock is killing it with another incredible booking. The brothers Marley, sons of Bob - Stephen and Damian 'Jr. Gong' - will be performing poolside at the Hard Rock on June 28th .
View ArticleKenny Chesney's "Life on a Rock" Now Streaming on iTunes
Kenny Chesney fans can now hear his new album, Life on a Rock , streaming on iTunes before it comes out next week.
View ArticleWarrant issued for Mr. Vegas' ex after no-show at child custody hearing
New York law enforcement officials have issued a warrant for the immediate arrest of Shellian McBayne , the baby's mother and ex-girlfriend of popular Dancehall artist, Mr.
View ArticleAlbum review: Snoop Lion tries hand at reggae in new album 'Reincarnated'
The guy has waded into the deep end. The result is "Reincarnated," which for classification's sake I'll call a reggae album.
View ArticleGhanaian-Canadian singer-songwriter Kae Sun
Ghanaian-Canadian singer-songwriter Kae Sun is set to release his sophomore album Afriyie on Urbnet/Fontana on May 28.
View ArticleSongs of praise for Spanish Town
GOSPEL artistes helped celebrate a welcome milestone in Spanish Town on April 14 with a concert celebrating a 36 per cent reduction in major crimes throughout the 'Old Capital'. The open-air event at...
View ArticleEthiopia Denies Planning to Withdraw From Somalia
French President Francois Hollande and Ethiopian Prime Minister Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn arrive to attend a news conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, April 19, 2013.
View ArticleNew band of the day: Stylo G
The background : Even if you don't like dancehall, or know much about the music, you'll love Soundbwoy, the first proper introduction to Jamaican-born Stylo G. It's not his first release - he's been...
View ArticleSnoop Lion, 'Reincarnated'
A pimp can have a midlife crisis too, you know. And yet, while Calvin Broadus may be married happily with three kids, he's already led the louche life that balding exurban plodders only flail toward...
View ArticleRob Garza finds his groove
One half of the innovative electronic duo Thievery Corporation, Garza now brings us a new DJ sound influenced by the deep house, nu disco club movement.
View ArticleRobert Plant, Robin Thicke join Taste lineup
R&B star Robin Thicke and opening act Estelle are featured on Thursday, July 11, at the Petrillo Music Shell Concert Series in Grant Park.
View ArticleTaiwanese bands to perform at British, German festivals
Taipei, April 24 Six groups from Taiwan will perform at music festivals in Britain and Germany in the next two months, bringing Taiwanese independent music to the world stage, the Ministry of Culture...
View ArticleReport: John Boehner's daughter marrying Natty Lite-drinking pothead
Speaker of the House John Boehner's daughter Lindsay is allegedly marrying a Natural Lite-drinking pothead who resembles Reggae icon Bob Marley.
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