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Internationally acclaimed Jamaican Gospel singer Robert Bailey has released his highly anticipated new single “Breakthrough,” dedicating the upbeat ‘Anthem of Hope’ to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa. The single, now available on all major streaming platforms, is described by Bailey as “A timely and much needed anthem of hope and encouragement that reminds us, all […]

Carnegie Hall says it will present “Songs of America” on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 8 p.m., in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. Carnegie Hall said “Songs of America” is “a genre-blending celebration of music that has defined the heart, sound, and soul of the nation.” Under the direction of acclaimed producer, composer, and music director […]

Haitian-born singer, songwriter, and model Valandia Sunshine De Fontus, with a background in gospel, jazz, R&B, and Caribbean music, mesmerized patrons at the 5th Annual Holiday Fundraising Gala by the Brooklyn-based Caribbean American Cultural Group, Inc. (CACG) on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event, held at Naomi Suite on Avenue D in Canarsie, Brooklyn, supported 2026 […]

Reggae and dancehall artist Nessa B returns with “Never Change,” heartfelt song rooted in “resilience, spiritual grounding and unwavering determination,” according to Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey. Lindsey of Acclaim PR told Caribbean Life on Monday, Dec. 15, that Nessa B has partnered with industry powerhouses Temps Music and AfroWorld Music — the same dynamic […]

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, […]