10 WEEKS IN JAMAICA: Theatre Conversations from Jamaica to the World! – Dancehall Reggae and the Nettleford Effect on Sunday, November 29 [BOSTON] – 10 WEEKS IN JAMAICA: Theatre Conversations from Jamaica to the World! is a series of lively weekly discussions with Jamaica’s leading theatre artists exploring the histories and memories of—and future […]
[CALIFORNIA] – A drive to get reggae legend Toots Hibbert in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is on track to achieving its goal of 5,000 signatures. Reggae archivist Roger Steffens said the lobby, which started in October one month after the singer/songwriter’s death, has so far gotten 3,600 signatures. “When we reach our goal […]
Experience the Taste of the Leeward Islands during 12 days of Caribbean Cooking Festival [ATLANTA] – The Leeward Islands will be one of the largest groups that will be proudly represented in a virtual cooking series that features Caribbean cuisine during the holiday season. This group of tiny islands is situated where the northeastern Caribbean Sea […]
[NEW YORK] – Reggae/dancehall artist and selector Noah Powa is partnering with 12 businesses for a special Christmas giveaway! The ‘Keep The Same Energy’ singer kicks of the ‘12 Days of Noah’ on December 7th. “This pandemic really connected me with my fans. We are all going through it in our own way. With Christmas right […]
[St. George’s, Grenada] – The Caribbean premiere of the acclaimed film ‘Misbehaviour’ took place in Grenada, the birthplace of Miss World 1970, Jennifer Hosten. The red carpet event organized by the Grenada Film Commission at Movie Palace Cinema was attended by a select group of Grenadians including Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Climate Resilience and the […]
By Caribbean Comedian Onicia Muller I was standing on a street corner tanning— because that’s how I like to spend my lunch break as a dark-skinned black woman—when this guy decides to hit on me. His opening line: “Hi, you’re beautiful. What’s your name?” I know what you’re thinking, “Aw, that’s nice and respectful.” Wrong! […]
[NEW YORK] – Rototom Sunsplash, the world’s leading global reggae festival, will host the premiere of VP Records’ Xterminator – Earth Feel It Live! on the Rototom Sunsplash YouTube channel. The premiere will take place on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 at 12 noon EST (New York / Jamaica) and 6 p.m. CET (Spain / Central Europe), […]
[NASHVILLE] – As the holiday season is upon us, Holiday cheers are needed now more than ever as we collectively have experienced a year like no other. Thankfully amid the serious chaos of the world, music has been an outlet to ease the mind and soul, and GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist Gramps Morgan is doing just that, […]
By Caribbean Comedian Onicia Muller My wallet was stolen hours after I’d withdrawn thousands of Pesos from my bank account. We had just enough to cover our hostel costs until our trip was over. We needed money, and we needed it— Knock. Knock. Yuck, it was that toad-face, middle-aged guy who kept asking us out. […]
Yohan Shares His Musical Prowess With Musical Lovers Globally [NEW YORK] – Yohan Marley continues to show his musical prowess with the release of his single “Goodbyes”. Produced by himself, DJ Xpress and Jizzle,”Goodbyes” shares a dancehall – afropop infused musical sound, relatable to those who have experienced being forced to say goodbye. Coming off the […]
Frederick Morton Wins Trailblazer Award as Tempo Networks Celebrates 15 Years
by Howard Campbell [WASHINGTON, DC] – Last week, the Institute of Caribbean Studies in Washington DC presented Frederick Morton with its Trailblazer Award. Their acknowledgement is timely considering Tempo Networks, for which he is CEO, celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Morton was born in St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. Though he earned degrees […]
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