Rojas on a path of evolution
After 17 years, seven full length albums, and three major US tours under his belt as lead vocalist for Caribbean Rock fusion band Orange Sky, Nigel Rojas is looking forward to a bright future as he...
View ArticleCostings and censorship
This afternoon I banged out about 600 odd words on the Coalition costings - they are up at The Conversation .
View ArticleMani Martin: Overrated or Talented?
In 2006 I had gone to see famous and reggae legendary, the late Lucky Dube performing in Pan African Dance Festival, FESPAD at Amahoro stadium.
View ArticleEurope loves reggae revival - Rototom insider likens movement to Jamaican...
Celebrating its 20th staging in Benicassim, Spain, the Rototom Sunsplash festival is one of the largest platforms in the world for reggae music.
View Article3-day Weekend: Early picks for the weekend
Bourbon & Bow Ties fundraiser at the S.C. State Museum, 301 Gervais St. 6-9 p.m. With specialty cocktails and food from Bourbon Columbia, and a special look at the Between the Springmaid Sheet...
View ArticleEddie Murphy takes on reggae with a Red Lighta featuring Snoop Lion
Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy recently released his first reggae single with famed rapper-turned-reggae aficionado, Snoop Lion, formerly Snoop Dogg of hits “Gin & Juice” and...
View ArticleFood, fun and The Wailers: Viva La Vista returns Saturday
Nearly 10,000 people are expected to head downtown Saturday for a taste - or two, or three - of the Vista's finest food and drinks.
View ArticleThe world according to Macka
VETERAN reggae star Macka B will mark another first in a career spanning more than three decades when he steps out on stage in Swindon on Saturday.
View ArticlePhillip Henry and Hannah Martin and, left, their new album , Mynd
The Exeter-based duo, also a couple in the romantic sense, proudly launch their sophomore LP Mynd with a special showcase party at South Devon Arts Centre in Totnes next week.
View ArticleWestern Morning News published Duo's record pairs thoughtful stories with...
Some might see the elevation of Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin from Sidmouth seaside buskers to serious contenders for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award as a swift uphill journey.
View ArticleRita Marley to grace Felabration
Rita Marley, wife of the late Reggae music icon, Bob Marley, will participate in the Felabration Festival, this year.
View ArticleDancehall influence on Ugandan music
By Dennis Aiimwe Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican pop music that originated in the late 1970s.
View ArticleThings to do and see, Sept. 6-12
"City of Dis" by William G. Jackson, one of the pieces on display at "Limbo and the City of Dis" running through Oct. 12 at City Art Gallery.
View ArticleNew 'Flo' to Heels On
"I'm so happy about it. I had my engineer and a few others from the industry listen to it and they are all so excited," she said.
View ArticleDaddy Yankee Named MTV's Best Latino Artist
The music business saw plenty of Hispanic entertainers at the annual MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 25, like Selena Gomez, Bruno Mars, Naya Rivera and Miguel, but fans were still waiting to hear who...
View ArticleBenton's new exhibit showcases new focus
The Benton's new exhibit "From Old Master to Revolutionaries: Five Centuries of Benton';s Best" contains a large variety of paintings with works dating from the 16th century up to the 21st century.
View ArticleThe Conversation: Author Eleanor Catton on 'The...
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View ArticleShaggy set to release new studio album this month
Ranch Entertainment is proud to announce the release of Shaggy 's 12th studio album, Out of Many, One Music ,' produced by legendary Jamaican duo, Sly & Robbie and Sting International Co.
View ArticleZJ Dymond to release one-drop compilation
ZJ Dymond has a busy season ahead of him as he gears up to complete his reggae one-drop compilation for release.
View ArticleVineyard Falls to Bedford in Home Opener
Playing before a large home crowd at the Daniel McCarthy Field, the Vineyarders took a 21-0 loss to visiting Bedford on Saturday afternoon.
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