Plantation, FL - The inaugural Reggae Genealogy music festival and concert event, celebrating reggae music's rich history and cultural impact, captivated more than 1,400 attendees at Broward Mall this past weekend. The producers can stand tall as the accolades continue to pour in. The event was sponsored by Florida Power & Light Company, Broward County Cultural Division, Grace Foods, Visit Lauderdale, Blue Mahoe Capital, City of Plantation, Institute of Museum and Library Services and others, and it brought together notable figures, community leaders and music enthusiasts alike. Reggae Genealogy sparked important conversations about the relevance of Jamaican music to the world music scene.
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New York, N.Y. February 15, 2024. Today international soca star Kes the Band announced his first headline performance at Central Park Summer Stage on Saturday June 8th. Produced by Live Nation and KES, this concert will kick off the summer and Caribbean Heritage month with a unique blend of Caribbean and contemporary world sounds. Known for his energetic and infectious soca hits, Kes the band has captivated audiences around the world with chart-topping tracks like "Hello," "Savannah Grass,” “My Love," and most recently “Miracle”. The Summer Stage at Central Park announcement follows Kes recent festival IzWe,
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – International Soca star, Machel Montano Sunday night added the Calypso Monarch title to his list of achievements when he won the first prize of TT$500,000 and a TT$350,000 vehicle, as Carnival celebrations continue here.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – History repeated itself in the 2024 Panorama competition here on Saturday night when a tie was declared for the top position with the traditional big band front runners, bp Renegades and Massy Trinidad All Stars running away with the one million dollar top prize at the Queen’s Park Savannah.
New York, New York – Actor and playwright David Heron has won the 2023 Broadway World Rhode Island Award as Best Supporting Performer for his portrayal of Caliban in Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
Multi-talented entertainer Courtney Undah Privilege confirms his new year will be focused on making Godly music. The dynamic lyricist has jumpstarted his efforts with the powerful single "Question."
Known for recorded poems such as Where Are The Warriors, Good Old Days and Drugs fi Gun, Richie Innocent represents the neo-dub poetry that emerged in Jamaica 15 years ago. Perseverance, his first book, is scheduled for release on February 17 through Cyber Clerical Associates.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Kashif Sankar, the Trinidad artiste known as Kman 6ixx, was granted TT$40,000 bail after he was charged for being a member of a gang.
New York, New York - The highly acclaimed reggae artist, Christopher Ellis, is thrilled to announce his upcoming ‘Rub A Dub’ Japan Tour. Known for his magical singing and his connection to reggae legend Alton Ellis, Christopher Ellis is set to captivate audiences across Japan with his signature style and unforgettable performances.
LOS ANGELES – Julian “JuJu” Marley, the son of the late Jamaican legendary reggae superstar, Bob Marley, has won the Best Reggae Album during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, California on Sunday night.
New York, New York - Soca sensation and ambassador Kes has unveiled the highly anticipated music video for his chart-topping single, “Miracle.” The track, which aims to capture the essence of love and celebration inherent in carnival culture, promises to be a memorable addition to the soca music landscape.
New York, New York - Internationally acclaimed dancehall icon Sean Paul has unveiled a vibrant music video for his latest single "Greatest," featured on the trailblazing Dutty Money Riddim. The video, directed by innovative director Ruption, is a visual feast that perfectly complements the infectious energy of the track, with dynamic visuals and pulsating rhythms.
Married for 24 years, Audley Rollen and Dawn Marie Wisdom are ordained ministers of religion who share a passion for the Word and are not afraid to express their love for each other.