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(YourDigitalWall Editorial): – Kingston, Jamaica March 15, 2022 (Issuewire.com) – Emerging at the forefront of reggae music with an arsenal of great songs, the versatility that Sean Austin aka XO brings to the industry is one that many…

Since signing with MVB RECORDS in 2021, the Jamaican Youtube star known as Trabass has topped the Dancehall Reggae music charts. Trabass works with an independent label in New York,…

Trabass - Cover of Trabalocity Trabass - 1989 EP Brand MVB RECORDS On January 17, Trabass' "1989" debuted at No. 1 on Apple Music's New Dancehall Reggae chart. Now…

Dancehall-reggae artist Shabako laments that reggae songs that reflect big themes of righteousness, love and unity get less attention than music that isn't uplifting."We still make great reggae music, songs that preach righteousness and…

by Howard Campbell - Frustrated by COVID-19 restrictions, fans across the United States are calling for a return to live music. It is no surprise that hundreds of them traveled on January 2 for the Reggae Jam Festival at the…

A lot of people in the Caribbean have said that reggae is a part of them because they can feel it in their…

Photo by Brett Sayles from Pexels At first it seems difficult to find the correct answer to the question "Why do students listen to reggae?" Because it seems everything is a matter of taste, and there are no other secrets. Some…

The reggae community is once again in mourning as another legend has fallen asleep. World-renowned bassist and record producer Robbie Shakespeare passed away yesterday, December 8, at the age of 68. He was reportedly in Florida, where…

Death: November 6, 2021. TERENCE Wilson, better known as Astro, who died at the age of 64 from a short illness, was a founding member of UB40, the multiracial group that has been at the forefront of the integration…

Recording artist Ginjah is determined to restore reggae music to its rightful place on the international music scene. “Reggae music is one of the most influential musical genres in the world. It has always been an…

Alkaline topped the iTunes Reggae Music Videos chart this week. Vendetta's new deejay video "Maniac" hits the top of the Reggae Music Videos charts on iTunes above Sean Paul, Mavado and Shaggy. Alkaline has been very successful in the…

Photo credit: Cris Frisina The golden messenger of the whistle the leader continues with som's helpe sweet Jamaican soundds. I've listened to a lot of music over the past year and a half, and most of it…

Open your mind and soul to the musical, lyrical and thematic awareness of the reggae artist Jahi Israel and its undulating melodic waves in its song, 'Oppression'. Reggae music artist Jahi Israel is here to present to the world a new…

The allure and intrigue of James Bond, the fictional British Secret Service intelligence officer created by Ian Fleming, spanned over 60 years. This is due to the success of the books and all other derivative products including 25 Bond…

Subscribe to our Policy NewsletterNY for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 elections in your district and across New YorkJamaican American Miss Patricia Chin has published her seminal autobiography of her musical…

In the history of reggae music, slick vocals have always been a big thing, as has the revolving door that has seen members come and go at will, but one band has steadfastly resisted the trend and has proven that…

In Jamaica in the early 1800s, the church played an important role in the dismantling of slavery. Baptist missionaries, in particular, have expressed their distaste for this evil system. So, on Sunday, it's no surprise that…

The people of São Luís in Brazil are proud that their city is known around the world as “Brazilian Jamaica”. And the reason for this designation is the fact that…

By Steve Osaka Jamaican reggae music icon Neville O'Reilly Livingston, known as Bunny Wailer, formerly of the Wailer's Band, is finally to be buried on June 18…

1 day • 4 stages • 40 + artists • 8000 people • 15 + food traders City Splash's mission is to celebrate the impact and importance of reggae music on British culture, giving rise to everything from Ska, Rocksteady, Dub, Roots, Dancehall,…

Offering four stages, forty artists and a capacity of 8,000, the City Splash Festival will take place at Beckenham Place Park (near Crystal Palace) on September 12, 2021. Here are all the details of the festival celebrating reggae:…

Miss Pat, the founder of Vice-president files, published a dissertation entitled Miss Pat: My reggae musical journey. The book, part memory and part photojournal, is a compelling account of the journey and life lessons of the reggae…

By Noah Schaffer Miss Pat, the Sino-Jamaican reggae matriarch, looks back on a life in riddim. Jamaican popular music has evolved considerably from the ska sounds of the early 1960s, but there has been one constant: the Chin family. In…

In a move that seems to bring back memories of apartheid in South Africa, the Shropshire Council in England has reportedly chosen reggae for brutal treatment, demanding that St. Anne's Church in Lea Cross stop playing " amplified…

In 1963, Bunny Wailer formed a group with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. Along with Wailer's harmonious vocals and percussion, they became the greatest exponents of reggae music and Jamaica's most famous musical export.The band that would…

Wailer had been in the hospital since December and died at Medical Associates Hospital in Kingston, Olivia Grange said in the statement Tuesday. No cause of death was given. Grange said the statement was made at the request of Wailer's…

"It doesn't matter where you're from," sang Peter Tosh on his 1977 album Equal rights. "As long as you are black, you are African." The song is a Tosh classic, a forceful declaration of unity among blacks across the diaspora, stretching…

- Raila showed his admiration for the Jamaican star by revealing he listens to her song- The politician, in a tweet, even mentioned part of the lyrics, which got many excited - Signal came across the tweet and showed appreciation…

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The island of Jamaica is famous for its beautiful beaches, reggae music, unique dialect, Blue Mountain coffee, exotic fruits, cheerful people, and distinctive tasting jerk chicken. Fortunately, for the…

Since their formation in Madrid, Spain several years ago, the Emeterians, a reggae trio, have consistently delivered reggae albums with electrifying verve combined with a soulful mix of lyrical, soulful and uplifting roots…

A new book titled 'Miss Pat: My Reggae Music Journey' will be available on March 17, 2021. The book tells the important story of Patricia chin, the 84-year-old!-->!-->…

A good reggae song can be a relaxed groove, a spiritual meditation, a conscious message, a social commentary, or a celebration full of energy. An excellent compilation either flows as one unified notion or takes the listener on a…

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WFRV) - Lil Jamaica serves Green Bay a taste of authentic Jamaican cuisine. You might have seen Lil Jamaica's food truck in town, but owners Nemard “Derron” Wilson and his…

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WFRV) - Lil Jamaica serves Green Bay a taste of authentic Jamaican cuisine. You might have seen Lil Jamaica's food truck in town, but owners Nemard “Derron” Wilson and his…

French millennial artist Naâman is helping to reshape the music scene in France. He joined other artists such as Serge Gainsbourg, Bruno Blum, Tonton David, Raggasonic and Lord Kossity. All of them were born in…

Bob Marley was one of the reggae artists cited in Unesco's candidacy.When Unesco declared that Jamaican reggae music had been added to its list of cultural products considered worthy of recognition, this reflected the role of reggae as an…

New Winnipeg music festival organizer says the good vibes of reggae are exactly what people need right now - so Neville Hamilton isn't letting pandemic get in the way of first Afro-Caribbean Latin International Reggae Music and Arts…

Toots Hibbert is perhaps the most important name in the history of reggae music and here's why. While many fans of reggae music are only familiar with products like Bob Marley, the name Toots and the Maytals is an integral part of the…

Liberty Hall will celebrate the 133rd anniversary of the birth of national hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey today with the 11th Annual Marcus Mosiah Garvey Lecture, in the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Boardroom, East Street,…

Bright oranges, vibrant yellows and greens dot dinner plates at Island Jerk in downtown Brunswick. The…

Every July 1, the world celebrates International Reggae Day, also known as "July One", which celebrates great Jamaican music and the global reggae brotherhood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0hSmgpFFL0 RG Consult, an…

Buju Banton was a reggae music vibe during his chat with rapper Fat Joe on Instagram Live as we mark International Reggae Day. Jamaican music legend Buju Banton has been busy since returning to the stage in 2019. He released his…

For those who cannot escape to the Caribbean, through the magic of cinema, individuals can bring the tropical splendor and romance of Jamaica right into their living room. Jamaica has been a favorite location for the film industry since…

(Jamaica Gleaner) The death of British reggae pioneer Delroy Washington, who died last Friday, is the result of the coronavirus pandemic. His friend, Winston Francis, another veteran reggae singer also based in the UK, confirmed this to…

The death of British reggae pioneer Delroy Washington, who died last Friday, is the result of the coronavirus pandemic. His friend Winston Francis, another veteran reggae singer also based in the UK, confirmed this to…

The death of former reggae music statesman Bob Andy on Friday has plunged the industry and legions of fans around the world into mourning for a giant whose decades-long career has earned him the title of "Musical…

Recording artist Sizzla Kalonji was named 2019 Culture Icon at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA). It was an award well deserved by the artist, said Ephraim Martin, CEO of Martin's International, the producers of…

Sumer adds its own twist to what it means to have a hot girl in the summer! If you don't know how hot that heat is, you better "crush" some ice cream and quench your thirst because the temperature is so hot! With!-->!-->…

JahVa Coffee Lounge + brings a cozy cafe with a healthy menu and an emphasis on roots reggae music to South Pasadena. Wife and husband owners Angela Vallée and Edwin Grabert have planned a pre-launch party for April 19. The…

A large number of Jamaicans and friends of the island came out on Friday evening to attend the opening of the pop-up exhibition "A Reggae Music Journey" on the occasion of Reggae Month in February, at the Jamaican Consulate in New York. .…

VP Records Co-Founder Ms. Patricia Chin presents a collection of…

To celebrate Reggae Month, the Jamaican Consulate General in New York, in collaboration with VP Records, will host a pop-up exhibition titled "A reggae music journey" at the consulate from February 1 to 21, during Reggae Month. The…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

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