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…
Read moreShauna 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…
Read moreCanadian 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,…
Read moreCongratulations 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 –…
Read moreED 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…
Read moreSIR 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…
Read moreMARLEY 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)…
Read moreNINE 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…
Read moreIRIE 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…
Read moreUB40 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…
Read moreJohn 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…
Read moreSearching 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…
Read moreHappy 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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