Donations will go to Two Local Charities COCONUT CREEK – On Oct. 26, the City of Miramar will host a benefit concert featuring two dozen international and local performers with one goal in mind, to raise money to help the Bahamas recover after Hurricane Dorian. Part of the proceeds will go to Food For The […]
CEEN TV partners with Elliott Productions out of Toronto Canada to produce Entertainment reality series featuring popular women of Jamaican descent living in the Diaspora who are actively part of an indigenous dancehall sub-culture lifestyle. Toronto, Canada — CEEN TV, the international network from Sportsmax, a Digicel subsidiary, have partnered with Elliott Productions, creators and producers of […]
by Howard Campbell KINGSTON, Jamaica – He may not have dreadlocks or sport a rugged beard, but Sweden-born singer Ras Teo is Rasta and roots-reggae to the core. Recently, he made his second visit to Jamaica to promote Ten Thousand Lions, his seventh album which was released in June. The double compact disc collection has […]
Miami Carnival Panorama on Friday, October 11, 2019 SOUTH FLORIDA – Olujimi “Jimmeh” La Pierre, Founder and band leader of Fresh Carnival, is an internationally known steel pannist, revered for his natural talent for music. Taking his brand to the next level, ‘Jimmeh the Boss’ is making a big name for himself, both on and off the […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The reggae and dancehall music landscape is filled with various topics from social commentaries, and painful truths, to uplifting inspirational topics, and light-hearted subjects, all stemming from everyday lives occurrences that Lt. Stitchie’s impressive discography can be best described as the “soundtrack of our lives”. From one of the first dancehall artist […]
by Howard Campbell ATLANTA – In the 1970s, Beres Barnett hung out at the rival recording studios of Channel One and producer Joe Gibbs in Kingston, Jamaica’s capital. He never got a break as a singer at the two hottest studios in reggae, but the lessons he learned there served him well. Barnett is known […]
Down in Jamaica — 40 Years of VP Records to be released on October 25 by Howard Campbell NEW YORK – When Carter Van Pelt began compiling songs for a box set to celebrate VP Records’ 40th anniversary last year, he chose Red Fox and Naturalee’s Down in Jamaica as the set’s main title. A fitting […]
KATCHAFIRE FYAH UP Australia 2019 Tour Starts October 9th AUSTRALIA – New Zealand’s KATCHAFIRE are bringing their pacific roots reggae deliciousness back to Australia soon with their FYAH UP 2019 TOUR kicking off on October 9 in Western Australia. Heir to the Morgan Heritage family throne Jemere Morgan will be along for the ride at all shows on his first […]
South Florida Foodies and Wine Enthusiasts to sample the cuisines and products from prominent Caribbean chefs and culinary entrepreneurs MIAMI – Vanessa James, an Entrepreneur and Cultural Ambassador with deep Caribbean roots, a vast knowledge of the diaspora and its landscape of opportunities has created an all-inclusive culinary & music experience that celebrates the vibrant tapestry […]
All Grown Up, Nadine Sutherland to Kick off 40th Anniversary Celebration at Miramar Cultural Center; Chris ‘Johnny’ Daley Shares Stage With Comedy. MIRAMAR – This coming December 13, will mark 40 years since little Nadine Sutherland came to prominence, winning the first Tastee Talent Contest back in 1979 with her vocal skills. The accomplished artist plans a year-long […]
Six outstanding Jamaicans honoured with the 2019 Living Legacy Awards in Jamaica
“Service First,” say Senior Living Legends Jukie and Edith Chin KINGSTON, Jamaica – Juici Patties executives Jukie and Edith Chin, were among six outstanding Jamaicans honoured with the 2019 Living Legacy Awards, by the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP). Jean Lowrie-Chin, CCRP founder, explained that the Living Legacy Awards are presented annually to persons over […]
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