NEW YORK, New York - Jamaica’s multi-GRAMMY Award winning recording artist Orville “Shaggy” Burrell is among seven Jamaicans to be honored at the 61^st Independence Anniversary Gala to take place in New York next month.

St. George’s, Grenada W.I. – Grenada will be buzzing to the sweet sounds of calypso and soca music as its beloved carnival, Spicemas, takes over the destination from August 1-15. The annual marquee event, which sees thousands of Grenadians and visitors descending on the destination, is a cultural celebration showcasing a variety of colorful and immersive week-long activities that reflect the destination’s African, French, British and Caribbean ancestral heritage.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Campion College Dance Society presents ROOTS – A Jamaican Dance Production to be held at The Parker, 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33304 on August 5th, 2023 @ 8 p.m. and August 6th, 2023 @ 7 p.m.

With Jamaica’s independence days away, Tad’s International Record will release Celebrating Jamaica 61, a 20-song album featuring top acts like Richie Spice, saxophonist Dean Fraser, Gregory Isaacs and Dennis Brown.

Gearing up to deliver the reggae blockbuster of the year, GRAMMY® winning, multiple Billboard chart-topping artist, and international reggae icon Buju Banton will release his highly anticipated new album, Born For Greatness, on September 8, 2023 via Gargamel Music/ Roc Nation Records / Def Jam Recordings.

The sale of WVIP 93.5 FM in New York was a shock to many, including Sound Chat Radio, who is celebrating their 12th Anniversary all year long. Although WVIP 93.5 FM has been a pillar of Caribbean focused programming, Sound Chat Radio is confident their station will thrive, as they are the pioneer of Caribbean digital radio. Namely, the station will resume it's top notch Caribbean talk, community and music shows via the Sound Chat Radio app and their website www.soundchatradio.com.

Although only 39 years-old, I-Octane is a music industry veteran who has been recording since 2000. He knows how important staying current is to an artist’s career.

From notable billboard producers, to Grammy winning artists and fans alike, there have been many debates on the state of "Dancehall Juggling" viability on charts and dancefloor alike. While some argue that dancehall has become too singles-driven, Upsetta Records and Loud City music proudly debuted their "Ghost Pepper Riddim" on iTunes US Reggae top 5!

The ten finalists who have been shortlisted for this year’s Jamaica Gospel Star Competition will made their debut on Sunday, July 9, 2023, during a live televised show that aired on CVM TV, PBCJ Jamaica, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange’s Facebook page, MCGESJamaica Facebook page and on the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) YouTube and Facebook channel respectively.

New York, NY - Jamaican reggae sensation Answele is all set to release his highly anticipated new single titled "Ravin" on Friday, July 7th. The track captures the essence of fun, clubbing, and partying, providing a momentary escape from everyday worries and allowing listeners to just let loose and enjoy themselves.

Roots-reggae is the theme for the inaugural Culture Fest, which takes place August 12 at Lallo's in Lauderhill. Featured artists are Etana, Bugle, Fantan Mojah, Natural Black and Lutan Fyah.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. One 12-year-old girl in Trinidad and Tobago officially began her journey to stardom last year, delivering her first studio release, and now, at this juncture, she is increasing momentum, teaming up with supersongwriter, Shaft, to see her dreams materialize.