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Flushing Town Hall (FTH), a nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to celebrating global arts in one of the world’s most diverse communities, will transform into a vibrant crossroads of Latin and Caribbean rhythm on Saturday, April 11, presenting a genre-bending double bill with acclaimed band Guachinangos and masterful musician Shiva Lakhan. FTH announced Thursday, April 2, […]

GRAMMY®-nominated Dancehall icon Spice returns to her roots with the release of her vibrant new single and music video “Clean and Fresh.” Eboyne Jackson, director of public relations for Divine Influence PR, calls “Clean and Fresh” a bold celebration of confidence, self-care, and Dancehall culture. Jackson said the release highlights Spice’s charisma and champions proper […]

At just 13 years old, Toronto-based, Jamaican-Canadian singer, actress, and philanthropic protégé Jazmin Headley is stepping into a space where few artists, young or seasoned, ever get the opportunity to occupy, reimagining one of reggae’s most sacred chants alongside a “living legend.” Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner told Caribbean Life on […]

Terry Ganzie, known as “The Outlaw,” is gaining momentum on US radio as his single “Same Africans” leaps 38 spots to #97 on the Spin Counts Top 150 chart. “The move pushes the track into the Top 100 for the first time, building on what already marked Ganzie’s first appearance on the national airplay chart,” […]

Reggae Sumfest CEO Joe Bogdanovic says that Vybz Kartel and Mavado, the two leaders of the “Gaza” and “Gully” camps, will be headlining a special one-night presentation of Reggae Sumfest 2026. Bogdanovic told Caribbean Life on Monday, March 16, that Reggae Sumfest 2026, billed “A Taste of Reggae Sumfest” on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at […]

Masicka, the internationally acclaimed dancehall star, releases his energetic new single and video, “Boasty,” through Def Jam Recordings, setting the tone for a dynamic summer. “On ‘Boasty,’ Masicka celebrates a hard-earned victory,” said Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born publicist Ronnie Tomlinson. “Hi-hats accent a smooth beat while he showcases his signature cadence.” “The track rides his upbeat flow […]

The world-renowned dance institution, Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) announced that Stravinsky’s iconic score for “Firebird” will be performed by the Gateways Festival Orchestra, the flagship ensemble of Gateways Music Festival, during its New York Season April 16-19 at New York City Center. DTH said the event will bring the two leading organizations together for […]

The New Jersey-based Sunshine Awards Organization has joined Caribbean artists, friends, and family in paying glowing tributes to legendary Trinidadian-born bass player Don “Sunshine” Diaz. Diaz died in Brooklyn on Jan. 28, in Brooklyn. He was 73. “It was as if time itself stood still,” Gil Figaro, chairman and founder of the Sunshine Awards, told […]

Perennial Grenadian Calypso King-turned-Gospel artiste Edson “King Ajamu” Mitchell has released his latest album, Focus. “The album got its title from the song of the same name,” King Ajamu told Caribbean Life on Friday, March 13. “I was inspired to write the song Focus as a reminder for me to stay focused on my spiritual […]

Following a record-breaking and fastest-ever sellout of its 2025 edition, Reggae Land says it is matching demand by expanding into a three-day festival for the first time. Reggae Land said on Monday, March 9, that its July 31 edition will headline global superstar Burna Boy, who plays the festival for the first time.  “One of […]