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Some artists entertain. And then, there are other special ones who inspire, educate, and shape everything you do without you even realizing it. For Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner, Jimmy Cliff was “one of the special ones.” The reggae singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist was born in Somerton District, St. James, […]

In what is arguably the biggest Caribbean Diaspora radio relief promotion ever, the Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert — slated for Dec. 12 at the UBS Arena in Queens — has blown into a full-scale movement in the US, according to Bobby Clarke, CEO of Irie Jam Radio. Clarke told Caribbean Life on Monday, Dec. 8, […]

Masicka announces his new EP, “Her Name Is Love,” set for release on Dec. 19 via Def Jam Recordings, marking a new artistic direction. “This project signals a refined, emotionally resonant evolution, one that embraces loyalty, sensuality, and connection, all while maintaining the lyrical precision and edge that define Masicka’s impact on modern dancehall,” Ronnie […]

Morgan Heritage co-founder Gramps Morgan says that the upcoming Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert at UBS Arena in Elmont, Long Island on Dec. 12 represents a moment of unity in Jamaican/Caribbean music that he is proud to be a part of. The UBS Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena, is located at 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, within the […]

Reggae artist Terry Ganzie is reigniting his mission to uplift audiences through conscious music, revisiting his roots and commanding global attention. “With a powerful catalog that defined the golden era of 90s conscious Dancehall and a renewed creative spark, Ganzie is writing the next chapter in his remarkable journey — one that bridges generations while […]

Producers of the Jamaica Strong Relief Concert are aiming to raise US$1 million at their star-studded benefit event, slated for Friday, Dec. 12, at the UBS Arena in New York. “This is New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania – the whole USA coming together,” Kacy Rankine, co-producer of the show and CEO of Roadblock Radio, […]

Kool 97 FM and Irie FM, two popular radio stations in Jamaica, recently corralled resources to rebuild infrastructure and aid in emergency relief for victims of Hurricane Melissa. According to Kool radio host Rosamond Brown-Kirkland, “We all have to do our bit to help our neighbors.” Throughout last week, the veteran personality tediously helped organize […]

After Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, the Love & Harmony Cruise and Best of the Best Music Fest team quickly responded by delivering vital supplies to the hardest-hit communities and supporting families in urgent need. Ronnie Tomlinson, the Jamaican-born director of marketing and public relations, said the team visited Sandy Ground (St. Elizabeth), Bluefields (Westmoreland), Salt […]

On Monday, Nov. 24, Jamaican reggae lovers and artists paid tribute to the legendary singer, songwriter, and actor Jimmy Cliff, who passed away that day at the age of 81. “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” said Latifa Chambers […]

Proceeds from this year’s Christmas Grand Market, organized by Braata Productions in Jamaica, Queens, will support relief efforts for Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. Braata Productions says that the 13th annual Christmas Grand Market is both a celebration and a call to action for the Jamaican community. “After the catastrophic damage brought by Hurricane Melissa, Grand […]