by Howard Campbell [Bronx, New York] – Earl Moodie, a pioneer in New York City reggae, died here September 17 at age 69. No cause of death was given, but his son Earl Jr said he had been ailing for some time. Moodie was synonymous with Moodie’s Records, the vinyl-strong retail store he opened along […]
[SOUTH FLORIDA] – The organizers of BEST OF THE BEST (BOTB), North America’s largest international music festival, have launch the countdown to the 15th annual staging of Best of the Best (BOTB) Music Fest, set to be held Sunday Oct. 10th. the official date for the 15th staging of BOTB 2021. Jo Mersa Marley In The […]
by Howard Campbell [SOUTH FLORIDA] – Love On, Kashief Lindo’s first album in nine years, will be released on October 1 by Heavy Beat Records. It has 14 songs, produced by his father Willie Lindo. The singer released an EP, Justice: A Conscious Journey, last year. Unlike that project which had songs with social themes, […]
[KINGSTON, Jamaica] – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett and other tourism officials are mourning the passing of well-known and beloved singer, Karen Smith. Smith, who performed for decades as a cabaret singer across all resort areas, passed away earlier today. “The entire tourism sector mourns the passing of Karen Smith who brought a […]
by Howard Campbell [KINGSTON, Jamaica] – September 10, 2001 saw singer Mikey General boarding a flight from Washington DC to Kingston, Jamaica. The American capital was last stop of an American tour he did with fellow roots-reggae vocalist Luciano. The following day, terrorists struck in the United States, attacking New York City, Pennsylvania and The […]
We would like to take this time to address the public at large; VEW Live and/or any of its affiliates were NOT associated with the recent staging of “Big Bad Chug It” (@BigBadChugIt) that took place this past Labor Day Weekend (September 5, 2021) at Miami Marine Park (Miami, FL). This event was produced, marketed, […]
Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival Enjoy the Music and Art Festival of Outside Lands every year in San Francisco, California. This three-day long festival, held annually, is filled with world class exhibits, entertainment, food and great fun for everyone. The festival is held every year at the historic Glenwood Canyon Country Club in Encinitas, […]
[KINGSTON, Jamaica] – Out of a casual conversation with a friend comes an inspiring song that encourages persons to keep fighting instead of throwing in the towel. Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Robert Sutherland more affectionately called ‘Marky’ by his friends, who was living in London at the time had a conversation with a friend about […]
by Howard Campbell [HOLLYWOOD] – Of all the nationalities on script, the Jamaican is the among the most difficult to play. For many years, Jamaicans have found it challenging getting Hollywood to make them authentic. Keturah Hamilton knows that feeling, having worked in Tinsel Town for over a decade. Her latest roles give her a […]
Some people have a boredom problem. They can’t think of anything to do when they are bored and don’t know how to cure boredom fast. If you’re one of these people, then this article is for you! You will learn about 6 tips that will help cure boredom fast so you never feel the need […]
Jamaicans.com Founder Xavier Murphy Honored by the City of Miami Gardens
[MIAMI GARDENS] – Xavier Murphy, the founder of the premier Jamaican online platform Jamaicans.com, was honored by the City of Miami Gardens, at the Reggae Summer Splash event on August 7, 2021, which marked the 59th anniversary of Jamaican independence. Cultural Icon Outstanding Jamaican American Award Murphy was honored with the Cultural Icon Outstanding Jamaican American […]
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