SoundExchange to Audit Webcasters and Digital Music Services

This week, several notices of the intent to audit the records of several webcasters and other digital music services were published in the Federal Register, indicating that SoundExchange was planning…

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Spotify Valued at $5.7 Billion

A report from Manhattan Venture Research values Spotify at $5.74 billion, finding potential in the company even though a profit isn’t predicted to arrive until 2019. Analysts at the merchant…

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Norway Has Figured Out How To Solve the Problem Of Music Piracy

New data from Norway reveals that music piracy has completely collapsed in the country. The country has hit upon a way to rely on streaming to encourage residents to enjoy…

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Jimmy Cliff, headline the New Orleans Jazz Fest on Friday, April 24

Reggae elder statesman Jimmy Cliff kicks off the 2015 edition of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival presented by Shell on Friday, April 24. Also likely closing out stages that…

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Reggae Valentine’s Showcase at New Bingley Hall

Reggae Valentine’s Showcase will be coming to New Bingley Hall on February 14. The event will be an alternative way to spend Valentine’s with some of the most soulful legends…

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American Reggae Group Christafari To Tour Kenya

RENOWN American gospel reggae group, Christafari, is coming to Kenya this January. With more than 18 albums under its name, the group will kick-start its series of concerts dubbed Kenya…

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Bob Marley archives to be opened

This is Bob Marley’s 70th birthday year and, to celebrate, the Marley Family Vaults and Private Collection are planning a number of new archive releases. Up first is Easy Skanking…

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NEW AGAIN: BOB MARLEY

Earlier this week John Varvatos revealed he was turning from rock-‘n’-roll inspiration to reggae for his Spring/Summer 2015 ad campaign. The latest campaign features Stephen and Ziggy Marley, who appear…

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Bam Bam tops iTunes charts

Bam Bam, a three decade-old single from deejay Sister Nancy, is receiving a new lease on life. It currently holds the number one spot on the iTunes Reggae Top 100…

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Mavado says former colleague behind attacks

BY SIMONE MORGAN Observer reporter DANCEHALL artiste Mavado has responded to a recent petition to have him deported from the United States.In an exclusive with the Jamaica Observer, Mavado —…

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Alkaline upbeat despite shooting

By: Jamaica Observer DESPITE a shooting in a nightclub in which he was performing, controversial dancehall artiste Alkaline is giving his first North American gig thumbs up. According to the…

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The usual suspects

By: Howard Campbell/Jamaica Observer This is the 10th in a series reflecting on the highlights of the entertainment scene in 2014. “AND the nominations for Best Reggae Album at the…

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Sting launches probe

By: Jamaica Observer SUPREME Promotions, promoters of Sting, has launched a probe into the events which led to a premature end to the Boxing Day staging held at JamWorld Entertainment…

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