REGGAE/DANCEHALL YEAR IN REVIEW 2014

DECEMBER -Six Grammy Nods: Sean Paul, Ziggy Marley, Lee Scratch Perry, Shaggy, Sly and Robbie, SOJA -Madonna Records New Reggae Single For Her New Album. -(JAVAA) Annual Music Festival. -Israel…

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Shauna Chin Lands a part on “Criminal Minds”

Shauna Chin is a foreign born actress. She began her acting career in 2009 with a recurring role in a Caribbean television series. Since then, she has launched a film…

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Canadian Reggae Band Magic for Jamaica Jazz Fest

Canadian reggae bad Magic is scheduled for the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival to be held on January 29 – 31, 2015. The band is known for their  debut single,…

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Congratulations to the Reggae Grammy nominees

Congratulations to the reggae nominees for the 57th Grammy Awards Ziggy – Fly Rasta. Soja – Amid the noise and haste Lee Scratch Perry – Back on the controls. Shaggy –…

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ED ROBINSON RELEASES JOHN HOLT TRIBUTE

International recording artist Ed Robinson celebrated the music of legendary crooner John Holt on his latest pop-reggae album, Tribute to John Holt. The album, produced by Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor, premiered…

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SIR JOHN HOLT GETS POSTHUMOUS AWARD

The 12th Caribbean Hall of Fame Awards honored Sir John Holt at the Pegasus Hotel in Jamaica. Mr. Garnett Reid, Chairman of the organizing committee of the Caribbean Development for…

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MARLEY TO MARKET OWN BRAND OF MARIJUANA IN AMERICA

In the coming months son of the late reggae legend Bob Marley will be marketing his brand of marijuana in America. Julian Marley  partnered with Drop Leaf LLC (Deputy Chairman)…

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NINE MILE MUSIC FESTIVAL’S 2015 LINEUP

Every year, in honor of Bob Marley his legacy. The festival will headline his sons Stephen, Damian and Julian Marley. Jo Mersa Marley, Soja, Jesse Royal will also be included…

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IRIE FM SIGNS DEAL WITH STING

Irie FM and its sister station Zip 103 FM signed a partnership agreement with Magnum Sting. The agreement is for 3 years making Grove Broadcasting the official radio partner for…

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UB40 Set for Carlisle

    Reggae group UB40 will be performing in Carlisle, England next month as part of their biggest United Kingdom tour for over three years.  The announcement of the tour…

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John Holt’s family changes the date of funeral

  The funeral service for Sir John Holt slated to take place on Saturday, November 15 has been postponed because his family opted for a more economical sendoff. Reggae icon John…

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Searching for dancehall talent

By CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON Production on Dancehall’s Got Talent, a new television show scheduled to air in October, starts Friday in New York City. It will be broadcast on OmniPresent Media…

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Happy Birthday Echo Minott

Noel Philips, born 1962, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Philips began his career in 1981 with King Jammy when he recorded ‘Youthman’ and an obscure album under his own name.

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