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The monikers assigned to Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, James Brown, the Godfather, or Bob Marley, the king of reggae, are undisputed. Those are undisputed truths identifying rhythm and blues and reggae artists. While jazz, rock and roll, country, and gospel genres boast royalties of repute that can easily claim titles of distinction, silence […]
Dancehall superstar Konshens returns with an electrifying new single titled “BDAUP” (‘Back Dat Azz Up’), released May 16 via Submachine Entertainment/FTS Global Management/ADA Worldwide. “The track is built on the legendary beat made famous by Juvenile’s classic hit, with hip hop mogul Birdman personally sending the instrumental to Konshens’ team inviting him to infuse it […]
International reggae and dancehall entertainer Mr. Easy will ignite the New Jersey Jerk Festival stage this Memorial Day weekend. Taking place on Sunday, May 25, at Boyd Park in New Brunswick, NJ, the “Drive Me Crazy” hit-maker will treat fans to “an electrifying performance packed with timeless hits spanning his decades-long career,” Flair Lindsey, Caribbean […]
Vincentians in New York on Sunday got a sample what is expected to be in store for them for Vincy Mas 2025, as the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Carnival Development Committee (CDC), partnering with the Brooklyn-based St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of New York, launched the national festival in Brooklyn amid much […]
Vincentians in New York on Sunday got a sample what is expected to be in store for them for Vincy Mas 2025, as the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Carnival Development Committee (CDC), partnering with the Brooklyn-based St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of New York, launched the national festival in Brooklyn amid much […]
International Soca powerhouse Kes the Band will light up the legendary Budweiser Stage in Toronto on June 14, 2025, marking a historic moment for Caribbean music and culture in Canada. “Toronto was one of the very first cities we toured outside of our home, Trinidad & Tobago — and it’s held a special place in […]
International Soca powerhouse Kes the Band will light up the legendary Budweiser Stage in Toronto on June 14, 2025, marking a historic moment for Caribbean music and culture in Canada. “Toronto was one of the very first cities we toured outside of our home, Trinidad & Tobago — and it’s held a special place in […]
Raehann (pronounced Ray-Ann) Bryce-Davis is a mezzo-soprano opera singer whose family is from Jamaica. She was born in Mexico, while her sisters were born in Canada, and they mostly grew up in Texas with their parents. Bryce-Davis acknowledges her mom as the most significant influence on becoming a professional opera singer. “My mom, Hortensia Bryce, […]
As if Trinidad did not have enough problems with felony crimes and deviant youths, the island’s cabinet has decided to restrict Jamaican Dance Hall King Vybz Kartel’s public appearances ahead of his May 31 show in the country in the interest of public safety and security, officials said. Newly elected Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar told […]
As if Trinidad did not have enough problems with felony crimes and deviant youths, the island’s cabinet has decided to restrict Jamaican Dance Hall King Vybz Kartel’s public appearances ahead of his May 31 show in the country in the interest of public safety and security, officials said. Newly elected Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar told […]