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On March 15, The Bronx Music Hall (BMH) will host “El Ciego Maravilloso – The Blind Marvel: A Tribute to Arsenio Rodríguez,” a special concert by the multi-Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band celebrating the legacy of the “Godfather of Salsa.” The 24-piece band, led by renowned drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, radio host, documentary […]

Alkaline, in collaboration with New Era Productions, announced on Friday that the highly anticipated New Rules Festival will return to Jamaica on July 5, 2025.  “This exciting event will occur at the Trelawny Multipurpose Stadium, promising an unforgettable experience for fans and music lovers,” Rickardo Shuzzr of Shuzzr Media told Caribbean Life. “Following the overwhelming […]

Veteran reggae artiste Cocoa Tea, born Calvin Scott, renowned for reggae anthems including “Lost My Sonia,” “Tune In,” and “Rocking Dolly,” has died at age 65. Cocoa Tea’s wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed to the Jamaica Gleaner that her husband died Tuesday morning, March 11, in Broward County, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. following a cardiac arrest. Jamaican-born, […]

On Night 4 of the Five-day Love and Harmony Cruise, Beres Hammond, backed by the Harmony House Band and award-winning reggae crooner Richie Stephens, brought fireworks and the perfect mix of reggae and love ballads that warmed the hearts of reggae music lovers who set sail on the sold-out 2025 cruise that some say may […]

Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and entertainer Abena Amory says she is “excited” to make her debut at the St. Kitts Music Festival 2025. Amory, the daughter of the late Nevis Premier Vance Amory and acclaimed Vincentian vocalist Erlene Williams-King, said she “couldn’t be more excited about this opportunity” to showcase her talent on this esteemed global […]

Lady Da Flame is continuing a vibrant spree of inspirational music with her new single, “You Can Do It.” “A much-needed source of motivation during times like these, ‘You Can Do It’ sees the powerhouse vocalist moving minds, bodies and souls,” Flair Lindsey, Caribbean entertainment publicist, of Acclaim PR, told Caribbean Life. Lady Da Flame […]

Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute announced on Tuesday that it is offering this April and May a range of free and low-cost musical activities. “From a new performance created specifically for babies and toddlers to interactive concerts featuring music from around the world, these fun and creative events are perfect for caregivers with children ages […]

Singing “To Whom It May Be,” Helon Francis Sunday night won the Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Calypso Monarch title at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain, the Trinidad capital, dethroning reigning Monarch Machel Montano. Montano, who captured the Chutney Soca Monarch title on Saturday, placed fifth with “Bet Yah.” According to Trinidad and Tobago Newsday, […]

GRAMMY-winning artist Trombone Shorty (born Troy Andrews) will tour with Tank & the Bangas. The second annual Shorty Gras Tour will start on March 6 in Burlington, VT.  Andrews got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: at four, he made his first appearance at Jazz Fest performing with Bo Diddley; at six, he was […]

Diana Ross, a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award soloist, wowed a sold-out audience last Saturday at Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, during a magnificent performance of her greatest hits as the entertainment center celebrates its 10th Anniversary. The concert started with a documentary about Diana Ross’s life growing up in a housing project in […]