Exclusive interview with in-demand producer Diplo of Major Lazer
Speaking to SFTW in Barcelona before a gig with his group Major Lazer he recalls Beyonce using their song Pon De Floor for her track Girls , and trying to persuade her that the sound was old.
View ArticleRobin Cook's Mistaken Idea about Pooling Risk, by David Henderson
I'm on vacation in Hawaii and just finished the first novel I've read in months.
View ArticleGov't Mule Unveil Jim James, Elvis Costello Guest Spots on 'Shout!'
Gov't Mule are readying their new album Shout! for a September 24th release, and they've brought along quite a few friends.
View ArticleDiving into art
A few of the kids participating in this week of the Sampson Arts Council's Art Camp sing their theme song, "Three Little Birds."
View ArticleJamaica: Sumfest set for July 21-17
Reggae Sumfest - dubbed the "World's Greatest Reggae Show on Earth" - is set for July 21-27 in Montego Bay.
View ArticleRichie Stephens promotes album with European tour
Richie Stephens and German singjay Gentleman are doing it big in Europe, with a plethora of hit songs, big stages, flashy lights, and strong performances.
View ArticleBASS Awards review
The long awaited maiden Reggae Dancehall Awards finally took place at the main auditorium of the national theater on the, 6th of July 2013.
View ArticleReggae stars to perform at WOMAD
REGGAE stars Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Max Romeo have been added to the line-up at this month's WOMAD Charlton Park.
View ArticleThe new matriach of reggae
Kingston-born singer Shauna McKenzie, aka Etana, has spent years doing the hard yards in the male-dominated world of reggae.
View ArticleSussex County Musician Scott Paul Hits The Stone Pony Summer Stage,...
Sussex County musician and songwriter Scott Paul will be hitting the stage of The Stone Pony as one of the headliner acts of the late show this upcoming Sunday at the landmark Asbury Park, N.J....
View ArticleYung Jr.'s "Raggamuffin" Video - Natty Anthem
Yung Jr., an emerging artist from Junior Reid 's One Blood camp, breaks out on his new video, which combines a conscious message with contemporary reggae/dancehall music.
View ArticleJimmy Cliff for US tour
"With my recent Grammy win and the 40th anniversary of The Harder They Come, I want to give fans something different, a rare and intimate look at Jimmy Cliff.
View ArticleTribute for Jacob Miller
IN an era that produced boundless musical talent, Jacob Miller stood out during the 1970s, widely considered reggae's golden age.
View ArticleMarley, the lover - not the fighter
The portrayal of Bob Marley as a singer of love songs has never really been properly documented, or has he been given due recognition by musicologists and music historians for his work in that area.
View ArticleMichael Franti, Hits of the '80s, WSNX Party in the Park on The Playlist
This edition of The Playlist is for all who love live music. Three very different live music events hit town this week so odds are there's something you'll like performing on a stage nearby.
View ArticleSly & Robbie played MetroTech Commons
Last Thursday, legendary Jamaican rhythm section Sly & Robbie played a free noon performance at Brooklyn's MetroTech Commons as part of BAM's Rhythm & Blues Festival .
View Articlea Sell-Out crowd could not help falling in love with UB40 front man Ali...
The warm weather made for a perfect setting at the Old Town Bowl as the reggae sounds of the Brit band filled the air.
View ArticleImam claims victimisation
IMAM Hassan Ali of Melodians Crescent, Malabar is accusing the police of victimising him and using excessive force in their duties.
View ArticleIndie band bring Mouth of the Tyne Festival to a close
The latest traffic, travel, weather, crime and breaking news updates from The Chronicle, covering Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland and Durham for Monday,...
View ArticleNneka to Headline The Africa Centre's ...
The Africa Centre is incredibly excited to announce that the headline act at next month's Summer Festival will be the international star and neo-soul singer, Nneka.
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