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Consul General of Jamaica in New York Ms Alsion Wilson by Derrick…

Consul General of Jamaica in New York, Ms. Alsion Wilson NEW YORK - To celebrate Reggae Month, the Consulate General of Jamaica in New York, in collaboration with VP Records, will host a pop-up exhibition titled "A Reggae…

OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA - January 22, 2020 - The 27th production of Rebel Salute is hailed as a resounding success. About 20,000 local and international fans attended the two-day festival, billed as The people's spectacle,…

Jamdung is the term often used by native Jamaicans to refer to their beloved country. A restaurant of the same name in Rancho Cucamonga, open for about a month, showcases the Scotch Bonnet-tinged dishes of this Caribbean island - a chili…

by Howard Campbell Dusk LONDON - Despite leaving his native Grenada…

It appears that members of the Jamaican Cabinet are heeding the call from members of the music fraternity, for the government to invest more resources in reggae. The Jamaican government has launched a new music initiative to facilitate…

Like most people, my introduction to Jamaican music began with Bob Marley, whose well-titled collection of hits Legend set my standard for all other reggae music. Soon after, I discovered Peter Tosh, Toots and The Maytals, Black…

The result is barely recognizable from the Auburn Ale House, or its predecessors The Blarney Stone and Smokey's Tavern. Oranges and purples dominate the color palette, and the matte white finishes of the high tables, which light up,…

Artists, producers, songwriters, breeders, videographers, dancers, stylists and other creative talents involved in the production, marketing and promotion of reggae music will be able to learn more about the new…

Reggae music will open a new chapter when In.Digg.Nation Collective presents unprecedented "all-female juggling". Sunday, November 3 is the date set for the first-ever “New Wave Block Party.” The New Wave brand, however, is no newcomer to…

Original Yaadman DJ Khaled reveals all the tasty Jamaican cuisine on the menu at Rihanna's Diamond Ball. DJ Khaled was previously officially 'adopted' by Jamaicans for his extreme love and respect for our culture and way of life. The one…

At the end of last week, Jamaica shone at the Taste of Tennis event, held annually in New York City. Taste of Tennis takes place every year just before the start of the prestigious US Open tournament. mouthwatering samples…

The Dynamix team is the 2019 World Reggae Dance Champion of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC). The six-member team, which won the competition in 2016, turned down the competition of 10 other dance…

Bridgetown, BARBADOS: The sounds of Pluto Shervington I was born Yah echoed through the speakers of the catamaran on which the The gleaner Embark on the early morning of emancipation at our first reunion to celebrate Crop…

Juliett Cowan-Morgan, World Reggae Dance Championship coordinator at the Jamaica Commission for Cultural Development (JCDC), said tonight's competition finals will be nothing short of explosive. The competition, which kicks off at 7…

Organized by the Jamaican Commission for Cultural Development (JCDC), the annual reggae dance world championship is known to invite talent from around the world. For more than 10 years, dancehall and reggae groups, from court…

The global impact and influence of reggae music cannot be denied or limited. And even as this beating heartbeat of our people permeates all corners of the earth, questions arise about the use and abuse of Jamaican…

Perhaps the first fascinating thing everyone will learn about the award-winning Dynamq Sound System Selector is that it's a refugee. And just for clarity, this is a genuine refugee from Sudan. Dynamq, who…

When an impressionable young ingenuous named Marcia Griffiths embarked on her journey into reggae music, she had no idea that half a century later she would be living the lyrics of her own song, which has become an…

Eight years ago Singaporean artist Masia One was a ghost writer in Hollywood working for some of the biggest names in rap and hip hop including Dr Dre, Pharell and The Game. It wasn't exactly the architecture, in which she…

If anyone had asked Freddie McGregor four years ago if there was hope for reggae music, his answer would have been uncertain. But today, the veteran singer is delighted that there is a great resurgence of interest in…

The start of the reggae journey was extremely difficult for those who did. A significant block was broadcast on the two existing radio stations, RJR and JBC. It took acts of force by young 'Turks' producing…

See on the Internet the elation and expression of satisfaction of people around Culture Minister Olivia 'Babsy' Grange as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) meets in Mauritius…

VP Records' exhibit, "A Reggae Music Journey," which was mounted at Sangster International Airport in the departure terminal, will remain at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay through June. The exhibit was recently…

Bob Marley is one of the most popular reggae singers and is credited with exhibiting music to mainstream audiences outside of Jamaica. Photo: Reggaeville.One of the earliest documented reggae songs is the 1968 song "Do The Reggae" by…

(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 8, 2009, a man pedals past a mural of the late musician Bob Marley in Kingston. - Reggae music, whose cold, singing grooves have gained international fame thanks to artists…

Reggae emerged in the late 1960s in Jamaica and has often been presented as the music of the oppressed, with lyrics dealing with socio-political issues,…

Reggae music has been added to a new list of global cultural treasures by the United Nations, with the organization saying its worldwide popularity "continues to act as a voice for all." The genre, which originated in Jamaica in the…

Reggae music, whose cold, singing grooves have gained international fame thanks to artists like Bob Marley, on Thursday claimed a spot on the United Nations list of world cultural treasures. UNESCO, the cultural and scientific agency of…

MAURITIUS, CMC - Reggae music, the genre that originated in Jamaica, on Thursday secured a coveted spot on the United Nations list of world cultural treasures. UNESCO, the cultural and scientific agency of the world…

(CNN) - Reggae music today seems as ubiquitous on Southeast Asian beaches and Boston dormitories as it does in its Jamaican homeland.Today, the genre that evolved in the 1960s has been added to the list of world cultural treasures by…

The United Nations has added reggae music to its list of international cultural treasures worthy of protection and promotion.Jamaica asked for recognition of its musical tradition at a UN meeting in Mauritius this year. "It is music that…

This article was updated on November 29.Waka waka it is the sound of the first riffs which open the "Bob Marley's"Stir. "Sister Nancy"Bam Bam”Begins with slow-paced horns that give way to his cool cadence. Drum break…

In 2000, members of the Black Star Band traveled to Mexico to work in hotels as musicians - little did they know they would end up calling the country home. They are currently one of the most popular reggae…

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"A good thing about music, when it hits you don't feel any pain" - Bob Marley Jamaica's phenomenal cultural influence never ceases to amaze me. Our country is so small that it is just a blot on some maps of…

Let me tell you a fun (and somewhat informative) story about dining in Jamaica: A few years ago, I went on a misguided vacation to one of these all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay. After a day at the buffet, I went into town for some…

Growing up in a Haitian household, the things I remember the most were the language (Creole), the music (Kompa) and, of course, the food. Having friends from different parts of the West Indies allows me to appreciate and embrace the…

July 22, 2018 One Love Promotions, in collaboration with the Southampton Rangers Sports Club, organized an 'old school reggae' fundraising dance to help Ms Maria Caisey with her medical bills as she battles a rare form of cancer.The…

Reggae music has never been quite mainstream. Its biggest stars have struggled to be taken seriously by the rest of the world. Even when a reggae artist hit a hit on the charts, it was usually a one-off, and the next album…

The Islands was once a two-story restaurant on the Crown Heights side of Washington Avenue in Brooklyn, near the top of the hill, within sight of the Brooklyn Museum. Upstairs was a narrow, angular, dark dining room with a few tables…

A new restaurant and cafe that fuses Welsh and Jamaican cuisine has opened in Swansea. Jamaican Jills will already be familiar to foodies in Swansea Bay thanks to their locations in Neath and downtown Swansea and has now expanded to!-->…

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At a time when most Americans were exposed to a more pop style of reggae music, New Kingston (a group made up of a father and his three sons from New York), is dedicated to the preservation of Jamaican reggae and his…

Wichita offers many steaks, sandwiches and pizzas. We are good at Vietnamese, Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine. But Wichita gets excited when a new kind of cuisine, which we don't yet have, comes to town. Presentation of Jamaican…

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This week we are visiting a few hot spots. The first is the annual six-week tribute to the famous Chili Hatch at Taqueria del Sol (2165 Cheshire Bridge Rd., 404-321-1118, and other locations, taqueriadelsol.com). I've been writing about…

The most recent food truck to appear inside the Wynwood Yard is Food Dude, a Latin Jamaican grill concept. The truck debuted in 2013, after Alex Torres, a Johnson & Wales alumnus, was fired as a business manager. A few months…

International reggae artists Queen Ifrica, Chaka Demus and Plyers, Sanchez, Bugle and Lust are among the headliners preparing to rock Independence Village at the upcoming Kingston Reggae Night concert. The concert, which will be the last…

The World Reggae Dance Championship, Jamaica's premier international dancehall and reggae dance competition, is still accepting entries as it heads to the knockout round. The culmination of Jamaica's 55…

On the edge of Hollywood, in a nondescript building, is a humble Jamaican restaurant. Its modest decor and blower fans are reminiscent of the simpler times of the Caribbean mountain village where its owners grew up sharing meals…

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(This is the first part of the FAUM series - Five Astonishing and Unforgettable Moments - which explores aspects of reggae, dancehall and soca music through the lens of performers, promoters, producers and other…

BLUE MOUNTAINSThe lush area between Kingston and the sleepy beaches of Port Antonio.Go for more than coffeeGloria's Rendezvous is a relaxed 44-year-old institution beloved by prime ministers and musicians for its grilled fish and bammy…

PROVINCETOWN - It's 9 a.m. and Natessa Brown's humble Jamaican restaurant, Irie Eats, just sold out the first batch of ackee and saltfish of the day. Often referred to as Jamaica's national dish, the popular breakfast staple combines…

Jovan Johnson, Gleaning Writer Question: "In which Caribbean country was Reggae music born?" Responnse: "Trinidad and Tobago?" Quiz Master: Incorrect The question, first posed to a primary school student…

Whether you're a jerk chicken fan or a fan of juicy pork on a candy cane skewer, step off the beach chair and head for bites and beers at one of Jamaica's many food festivals. . From chefs who light their grills in roadside huts and…

They may be considered old-fashioned, but vinyl records have brought more revenue to reggae artists than digital sales lately. Vinyl regained popularity, having gradually lost popularity to cassette, and nearly died…

As South and Central American health ministries scramble to educate the public about Zika, Jamaica has come up with what might be the most eye-catching approach: a dancehall song about the transmitted virus by mosquitoes.…

It's hard to believe, but just a few years ago you would have been hard pressed to find venues in Kingston where you could hear roots reggae live. That all changed, due to an undeniable surge of new musicians and roots fans - there are now…

The Jamaican Commission for Cultural Development (JCDC) promises that this year's World Reggae Dance Championship finals will be the most exciting yet, and if the semi-final showdown was anything to go by then the 2015…

University of Technology (UTech) lecturer Dr. Glenroy Pinnock says listening to acoustic reggae music can help academics learn math more easily. According to the speaker/musician, who presented on his idea at the…

Shereita Grizzle, entertainment writer Reggae and Jamaica have been inextricably linked since its origins in the 1960s. The musical genre is considered "the heart and soul" of the country's entertainment landscape and holds an…

Evil is stronger than good, it is an established fact. Negative events - losing money, being abandoned by friends, receiving criticism - have a stronger impact on us than equivalent positive events - making money, making friends or…

The 2014 World Reggae Dance Championships will storm the Ranny Williams Entertainment Center on Monday, August 4 at 8 p.m., with the grand finale. Twelve Jamaican teams: Overload Skankaz, Dynamix Team, STR8 Edge Society,…

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JIS: Jamaican Commission for Cultural Development (JCDC) promises this year's global reggae dance competition will be the most exciting and memorable yet as teams from Jamaica and overseas show off their dancing skills , while…

Busy signal More reggae music Jamaican-born Busy Signal is best known for two distinct musical styles: frenetic, often heavily auto-tuned hard-core dance hall (“Tic Toc,” “Wine Pon Di Edge”) and covers of radio hits from the 70s and…

When the ska-punk band approved by the stoners Gorgeous cut their 1992 version of "Smoke Two Joints", previously a 1983 cult favorite by the Toyes, they added sampled dialogue from the 1970 film "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls." In her…

Leighton Levy, Gleaner Writer With an incredible dance routine that included themes from the Super Mario Brothers and slapstick comedy, and was characterized by smooth transitions as well as some of the latest dancehall…

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