Remembering Desmond Dekker
Today marks 16 years since the death of ska music pioneer Desmond Dekker. Born Desmond Adolphus Dacres on 16 July 1941, Dekker spent his formative years in Kingston. In 1961 the budding
Joe Bogdanovich Brings Home World’s Largest Reggae Archive To Jamaica
The domain name reggae.com was registered in 1995 and is being sold for upwards of $300,000. The name sits idly without an active website. Similarly, reggae’s most valuable artifacts are housed by
Jamaican Artists Must Sign Better Deals Warns Entertainment Lawyer
Entertainment lawyer Mackeda Bramwell is busy setting up her practice in Jamaica along with her business partner Sékou Clarke. The two launched an office in Kingston recently where there are more aspiring
Bob Marley exhibit heading for Toronto in July
“Bob Marley One Love Experience” “transports you right into the heart of Marley’s music,” Lighthouse Immersive says. After making its debut in London, England, in February, the “Bob Marley One Love Experience” will
45 Years Since Bob Marley And The Wailers Exodus European Tour
45 years ago The Exodus European Tour touched down in Elserthalle, Heidelberg, Germany featuring songs from Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers. The tour began at the Pavillon de Paris, Porte de Pantin in Paris, France,
Tom Hanks’ Son Chet Hanks Says He Inspired A Generation To Speak Jamaican Patois
Chet Hanks is at it again with his wild shenanigans and aspersions. This time the social media personality is taking credit for popularizing the Jamaican dialect. A guest on ZIWE, a Showtime
Bob Marley’s Long Term Legacy, Still Growing Strong 41 Years After His Death
It has been 41 years since the death of reggae rockstar Bob Marley. His message of One Love has become increasingly important as wars and rumors of wars pop up across the
Watch Shaggy Performs Harry Belafonte Classic On The Masked Singer
Mr. Boobastic never one to shy away from a mainstream television opportunity was the singer under the mask at Fox’s Masked Singer TV show. The Grammy award winner wore a “Space Bunny”
Gold/Platninum Music Certification Now In Jamaica
As of today, May 1, 2022, all singles and albums released and available in Jamaica will be eligible for Gold and Platinum certification via a newly launched Jamaica World Music Certification program.
‘Bob Marley Squad’ Fighting in Ukraine
Bob Marley, has always preached a message of One Love but his music has travelled far and wide and assisted in the liberation of many people. Some Forty years ago, Marley and
Buju Banton Meets With Belize City Gang Members
Reggae icon Buju Banton was specially invited to Belize by former Bad Boy rapper turned politician Moses “Shyne” Barrow. Syne made a post on Instagram announcing the arrival of Banton as his
Omi’s ‘Hula Hoop Hit’ 100 Million, He Says Jamaican Artists Wanting To Go Pop Should “stick to what they do very well”
Omi is one of the ten most streamed reggae artist on Pandora and his single Hula Hoop just hit 100 million streams on YouTube. The singer returned to to instagram to celebrate