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Jamaican reggae artist Minna LaFortune unveiled her latest single, “The Message,” on Thursday as a musical tribute to reggae artists who spread love, unity, and musical diversity across the globe. “This heartfelt track is a musical essay and tribute dedicated to all the reggae bands, particularly from Jamaica, who have traveled the globe, bringing the […]

New York-based, visually impaired reggae artist Nigy Boy has secured nominations in three categories, including “Best New Entertainer,” “Best Song,“ and “Best Singjay Entertainer,“ at the upcoming 42nd Annual International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA), slated for March 30 at the prestigious Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Fort Lauderdale, […]

New York-based, visually impaired reggae artist Nigy Boy has secured nominations in three categories, including “Best New Entertainer,” “Best Song,“ and “Best Singjay Entertainer,“ at the upcoming 42nd Annual International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA), slated for March 30 at the prestigious Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Fort Lauderdale, […]

Singing “51 Years,” Hercules Sunday night was crowned the 2025 Grenada New York Independence Monarch, maintaining his sheer dominance of Grenadian calypsos in New York for a record seventh time. “Grenada, 51 years of independence, it was a different type of independence song, congratulating Grenada on 51 years of independence and issues in the community,” […]

On Feb. 1, the newly-opened Bronx Music Hall will host the New York City premiere of the 2019 documentary, “Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes,” which chronicles the roots of the genre beginning from a family-owned record store in Kingston, Jamaica.  The late legendary producer Quincy Jones called “Studio 17” one of his favorite documentaries […]

On Feb. 1, the newly-opened Bronx Music Hall will host the New York City premiere of the 2019 documentary, “Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes,” which chronicles the roots of the genre beginning from a family-owned record store in Kingston, Jamaica.  The late legendary producer Quincy Jones called “Studio 17” one of his favorite documentaries […]

Pre-eminent Caribbean soca-calypso arranger Frankie McIntosh on Monday paid tribute to Vincentian calypsonian Fitzroy “Temple” Edwards  of “Hold the Cock and Pullet” fame, who succumbed to cancer on Nov. 24. He was 73. “Temple was part of a New York-based group of Vincentian calypsonians, which emerged in the mid-1980s,” the Brooklyn-based, Vincentian-born McIntosh told Caribbean […]

Renowned reggae recording artist Jemere Morgan on Friday dropped his latest single, “Sweet Love,” a soulful track produced by the talented Llamar “Riff Raff” Brown. Jamaican entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson, told Caribbean Life that “Sweet Love” delves into “the profound emotions and cherishment one experiences in a special relationship. “With exceptional vocals that convey a […]

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlet says the island’s tourism industry is poised to benefit from the inaugural One Love Festival (OLF) 2025, which will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Woodstock, Negril, Jamaica. Event conceptualizer and founder Yasus Afari told Caribbean Life on Tuesday: “We are looking to mobilize thousands of music […]

Billboard, an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation, on Jan. 9 listed 10 Caribbean artists who it says fans must “watch out for” in 2025. The list comprises: Joé Dwèt Filé (Haiti); Likkle Addi (Jamaica); AnnaleaX (Jamaica); Bamby (French Guiana); Umpa (St. Lucia); 1SkiMask (Jamaica); Shemmy J (St. Lucia); Akeen […]