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Multi-talented Jamaican singer, songwriter, and producer Jada Kingdom makes a powerful statement with the release, on March 21, of her audacious new single, “G.A.D.,” an acronym for “Girls Are Drugs.” Trinidadian-born entertainment publicist Paul Thom of The Thom Brand said the track features “an exhilarating, guitar-driven production crafted by renowned Jamaican producer Yo Christon [Vybz […]
On March 23, Flushing Town Hall in Queens, in collaboration with the Ragini Festival, hosted Indo-Constellations, a night celebrating the rich musical traditions of the Indo-Caribbean diaspora, specifically the countries of Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, and Fiji. The event featured the following artists: Ben Parag, a Guyanese American vocalist who blends Bollywood classics with chutney […]
The three contenders for the “King of the Dancehall” title – Yellowman, Beenieman and Vybz Kartel – are scheduled to perform in New York City this spring. Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, the self-proclaimed “World Boss”, is set to perform at Reggae Fest, slated for the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Friday, April 11. A second […]
The three contenders for the “King of the Dancehall” title – Yellowman, Beenieman and Vybz Kartel – are scheduled to perform in New York City this spring. Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, the self-proclaimed “World Boss”, is set to perform at Reggae Fest, slated for the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Friday, April 11. A second […]
The Brooklyn-based Dynamite Cultural Organization (DCO) – renowned for its dynamic presence in New York’s Caribbean community and the home of the Dynamite Calypso Tent of New York – the lone Vincentian calypso tent in North America – says that legendary Caribbean musical arranger Dr. Franklyn “Frankie” McIntosh will be among five Vincentian “icons” to […]
The Brooklyn-based Dynamite Cultural Organization (DCO) – renowned for its dynamic presence in New York’s Caribbean community and the home of the Dynamite Calypso Tent of New York – the lone Vincentian calypso tent in North America – says that legendary Caribbean musical arranger Dr. Franklyn “Frankie” McIntosh will be among five Vincentian “icons” to […]
Renowned Jamaican reggae artiste Bounty Killer, whose real name is Basil Pryce, says he has returned to the US after 15 years. “Fifteen years ago, I lost my US visa and have been waiting patiently to have it restored ever since. A few days ago, I finally had it restored,” said Bounty Killer in a […]
On Tuesday, the Bronx-based Garifuna Coalition USA, Inc. expressed its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Garifuna nation on the passing of the legendary Garifuna musician Aurelio Martínez. The Honduran-born popular musician was reportedly among 12 people killed in a plane crash off the Caribbean coast of Honduras Monday night. Five others […]
On Tuesday, the Bronx-based Garifuna Coalition USA, Inc. expressed its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Garifuna nation on the passing of the legendary Garifuna musician Aurelio Martínez. The Honduran-born popular musician was reportedly among 12 people killed in a plane crash off the Caribbean coast of Honduras Monday night. Five others […]
New York-based reggae producer Eisaku Yamaguchi, also known as Selector A, says his production of “Reggae Loves Africa Vol. 2” was inspired by the late South African President and Civil Rights Activist Nelson Mandela. Selector A, who was born in Japan, told Caribbean Life on Monday that “Reggae Loves Africa Vol. 2,” which will be […]