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Tyler Perry beloved character Madea is back and the statistics are in: a parcel many people watched her return. A Homecoming Madea debuted on Netflix last week and quickly became the #1 movie on the streamer, not just in the US but in many…

I saw Sankofa for the first time fifteen years ago, as part of a university course on the African diaspora. For years afterwards, I talked about it whenever I had the chance, which wasn't often, because in all that time I had never met…

the Olympic Games are a quadrennial sports festival attended by most countries of the world. The Olympics have existed since ancient Greece and was officially revived in 1896. The Olympic Games are a way for the world to unite through…

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…

Over the past century, the black cinema space has evolved and been crafted by multiple filmmakers, paving the way for modern names such as Spike Lee, Ava DuVernay, and Barry Jenkins. Speaking to CTV's Your…

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 Ryan Dahl, Matthew McGinnis and Benjamin Rhode (January 14, 2022, 4:08 p.m. EST) – As we look to 2022, we draw your attention to the lessons of the October 2021 decision of the United States Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware…

The onset of a global health pandemic seemed to bode well for companies in the right sector, like disinfectant wipes maker Gilbert GPMI Company, but things didn't go as planned. After a major expansion deal with an Israeli industrial…

HAMMOND—Mary Lois Cossey, 55, of Munster, Indiana, was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon following her August 2021 guilty plea to a count wire fraud charges, U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson said.…

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 This week, the United States Supreme Court granted three of the certs. petitions he considered at his first conference…

TAMPA, Fla. — Intelsat has ordered two software-defined satellites from Thales Alenia Space as the operator nears exit from bankruptcy. The Intelsat 41 (IS-41) and Intelsat 44 (IS-44) satellites, scheduled to enter service in…

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 people…

Movies are back on the big screen, but after a few months away the current stream of new releases can be a bit overwhelming. Problem solved: We've checked out what's new and new and picked five must-see titles for your next trip to Cinema…

Rolene Strauss (Photo: Getty Images) Miss World, the…

It's November! And that means it's time to check out some of the best deals in Amazon Prime's movie offering, from classics to new movies that the service is previewing. Unless we have noted an arrival date, these are available now. Not a…

"No time to die" is out now! Here's How to Look Smooth and sleek, delicate and nimble, these spy thrillers will keep the "No Time to Die" vibe going. No time to die has no time for streaming it seems. At least not yet. New James…

Now PlayingBEST CHOICE OF THE WEEKThe rescue*** "I could talk for an hour about how these kids might die," Australian doctor Richard Harris admits of the young Thai footballers he pulled out of the world-famous cave floods in 2018. These…

It's October, which is not only a scary season, but also Black History Month in the Republic of Ireland and the UK!Black History Month has been an officially recognized month in the UK since 1987 and in Ireland since 2010. It is usually the…

New York's hungry Jamaican food palates have found their fix at Omar's Kitchen. Opened just before the pandemic hit in January 2020, the restaurant buzz for good Jamaican food in New York City has been around, with celebrities…

Pedro encourages people to see the world as our common home and to see us as a citizen of the world. United States, October 3,…

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…

JUstine Henzell and Mario Van Peebles both know what it's like to grow up on film sets as the child of a revolutionary director. Henzell was six years old in 1972 when his father, Perry, completed The Harder They Come, Jamaica's first…

Yelp, a participatory review company, said Barrington's Jamaican Cuisine in Bakersfield, Calif., Was the best Jamaican cuisine restaurant in the state. Yelp compiled a list of Jamaican restaurants in the United States and then picked the…

"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…

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…

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 girlfriend Janel Johnson expanded…

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 girlfriend Janel Johnson expanded…

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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. .…

Monthly roots reggae acts will come to Haven Underground in Nevada City with The Mighty Diamonds and Bobby Tenna on Sunday. The Mighty Diamonds will be in concert at Haven Underground in Nevada City at 8 p.m. Sunday. Jamaica's Bobby Tenna…

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

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 of…

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 calls…

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 and…

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…

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 Toots…

(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,…

(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…

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…

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 the…

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 with guitars atop…

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…

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…

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 ackee…

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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