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Reggae Sumfest Executive Producer and CEO Joe Bogdanovich says ticket sales for the summer festival, from Jul. 13 to Jul. 19, in Montego Bay, Jamaica are “moving along nicely.” Bogdanovich told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, April 22, that since he launched Reggae Sumfest 2025 last Friday, ticket sales have been “off and running.” “We got […]

According to entertainment publicist Rickardo Shuzzr of Shuzzr PR, in what can only be described as a juggernaut performance, Alkaline’s set at the recent staging of New Rules Festival at the Wembley Arena in the United Kingdom sent shocked waves across the industry globally. “After an exhilarating eight-year hiatus, the highly anticipated New Rules Festival […]

Buju Banton and Beres Hammond are expected to headline the highly anticipated Best of The Best Music Fest on Sunday, May 25, at Bayfront Park Miami, Fl., bringing music enthusiasts the ultimate Caribbean music experience. “Over the years, the festival has consistently delivered top tier performances, showcasing renowned artists at the peak of their careers,” […]

Legendary Caribbean musical arranger Dr. Franklyn “Frankie” McIntosh was among five Vincentian “icons” inducted Saturday night during the inaugural St. Vincent and the Grenadines Cultural Hall of Fame at Nazareth Regional High School in Brooklyn, hosted by the Brooklyn-based Dynamite Cultural Organization (DCO). DCO, renowned for its dynamic presence in New York’s Caribbean community, is […]

Denis Bowman, a leading, Brooklyn-based Vincentian calypsonian, electrified the inaugural St. Vincent and the Grenadines Cultural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nazareth Regional High School in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 19. The event – hosted by the Brooklyn-based Dynamite Cultural Organization (DCO), home of the Dynamite Calypso Tent of New York, the lone Vincentian calypso tent […]

When Collie Buddz and Busy Signal teamed up for their new high-energy track “Spark Up,” it was clear reggae fans were in for something extraordinary. Behind this summer anthem, lighting up playlists worldwide, stands the unmatched talent of Grammy-winning producer, engineer and composer, J-Vibe. “Known for pushing musical boundaries, J-Vibe brings his signature fusion of […]

Reggae Sumfest CEO Josef “Joe” Bogdanovich on Sunday, April 13, confirmed iconic Dancehall King Vybz Kartel for Reggae Sumfest 2025. Bogdanovich flew in from Kingston, Jamaica last weekend to watch Kartel deliver back-to-back sold-out performances, on Friday and Saturday, at the 19,000-seat Barclays Center, downtown Brooklyn. While in Brooklyn, the Downsound Entertainment boss also took […]

Reggae Sumfest CEO Josef “Joe” Bogdanovich on Sunday, April 13, confirmed iconic Dancehall King Vybz Kartel for Reggae Sumfest 2025. Bogdanovich flew in from Kingston, Jamaica last weekend to watch Kartel deliver back-to-back sold-out performances, on Friday and Saturday, at the 19,000-seat Barclays Center, downtown Brooklyn. While in Brooklyn, the Downsound Entertainment boss also took […]

Jamaican-born, New Jersey-based singer Irie is showing no signs of slowing down after a standout year in 2024, thanks to the success of his hit single “Chatty Chatty.” “Chatty Chatty” featured DJ Peter Metro, which Irie, whose real name is Wayne Campbell, said has garnered success in Jamaica. Irie told Caribbean Life on Monday that […]

The Caribbean Elite Group announced on Thursday, April 10 that more than 150 artists have been nominated in over 40 categories for the Third Annual Caribbean Music Awards, set for Aug. 28 in Brooklyn. “This landmark event will showcase the genre-defining artists and trailblazers who are shaping the dynamic future of Caribbean music,” the group […]