{"id":5934,"date":"2026-04-03T15:01:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/jazmin-headley-steps-into-history-with-ras-michaels-1975-nyyabinghi-classic\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T15:01:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:01:51","slug":"jazmin-headley-steps-into-history-with-ras-michaels-1975-nyyabinghi-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/jazmin-headley-steps-into-history-with-ras-michaels-1975-nyyabinghi-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Jazmin Headley steps into history with Ras Michael\u2019s 1975 Nyyabinghi classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>At just 13 years old, Toronto-based, Jamaican-Canadian singer, actress, and philanthropic prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Jazmin Headley is stepping into a space where few artists, young or seasoned, ever get the opportunity to occupy, reimagining one of reggae\u2019s most sacred chants alongside a \u201cliving legend.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment publicist Anthony \u201cER Guru\u201d Turner told Caribbean Life on Monday, March 30, that the song is \u201cNone A Jah Jah Children Nuh Cry,\u201d originally recorded in 1975 by Nyabinghi elder Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cRevered for decades as a spiritual anthem of hope, resistance, and divine comfort, the track is now being reborn for a new generation with Jazmin\u2019s voice helping to carry its timeless message forward,\u201d Turner said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cJazmin\u2019s involvement in the project was intentional,\u201d he added. \u201cRas Michael is bridging generations, including a young singer like Jazmin in the project, ensuring that the spiritual essence of Nyabinghi music continues to live and breathe through youth.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Jazmin also told Caribbean Life that, \u201cit\u2019s such an incredible honor that someone as talented as Ras Michael recognized my talent and has given me such an opportunity.<br \/>\n\u201cIt\u2019s an incredible privilege to be part of a song with such a powerful meaning,\u201d she added.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Jazmin said the songs resonated instantly, despite being recorded decades before she was born.<br \/>\n\u201cIt\u2019s talking about how during such a difficult time, there is a special place for the children\u2026 and hope,\u201d she said. \u201cThere are newer beginnings, no matter what.<br \/>\n\u201cTo sing a song that has such a powerful impact on other people \u2014 it meant a lot to me,\u201d Jazmin added.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>For Ras Michael, inviting Jazmin onto the project was about authenticity and connection to the message.<br \/>\n\u201cThis song carries a message that uplifts people, irrespective of color, class or where they might come from,\u201d he said. \u201cIt brings you to a comfort zone\u2026 It\u2019s spiritual and natural, but the spirit is first.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>By pairing Jazmin with Reggae heavyweights like Maxi Priest, David Hinds of Steel Pulse, the late Sinead O\u2019Connor, Empress Ichell-Floatis, Michael Enkrumah, Son of Ras Michael, and Natalie Rutkin, \u201cRas Michael is crafting a version of the song that is both rooted and expansive,\u201d Turner said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He said Jazmin traveled from Toronto to the New York\/New Jersey area to record her part, \u201ca decision that underscores her commitment to the project.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cI felt very honored and excited to be part of such a big project,\u201d Jazmin said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Turner, who witnessed the session with producer Paul Drew Gad, noted her confidence, taking on a traditional Nyabinghi chant with the same ease as a modern pop record.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He said the reimagined track will support nationals in western Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa.<br \/>\n\u201cThis gives the song\u2019s message of comfort a real-world impact,\u201d Turner said.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At just 13 years old, Toronto-based, Jamaican-Canadian singer, actress, and philanthropic prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Jazmin Headley is stepping into a space where few artists, young or seasoned, ever get the opportunity to occupy, reimagining one of reggae\u2019s most sacred chants alongside a \u201cliving legend.\u201d Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment publicist Anthony \u201cER Guru\u201d Turner told Caribbean Life on 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