MichelleNorway 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 —…
Read moreAlkaline 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreSting 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…
Read more2014 BILLBOARD REGGAE CHART LONGEST RUN SONGS
Sep. 6-27 “Amid The Noise And Haste” SOJA (3 Weeks) May 3 -24 “Fly Rasta” Ziggy Marley (3 Weeks) Mar 22-April12 “Reincarnated” Snoop Lion (3 Weeks) *Jun 28-Aug 2 “Count…
Read moreSTATUS OF REGGAE IN 2014
This year was the pits for reggae music. Too many complaints from promoters, music lovers, radio, tv, print media here and abroad regarding unprofessionalism in reggae. Once again, I air…
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