Maliika Walker “To be merciful and forgiving is his promise, so, never deny his guarantee.His love for us is broader than the universe, and as a father, he don’t show partialitySo, who am I but to exalt his name.” Papa- Julian Marley Julian Marley will be releasing his fourth studio album on January 25th titled […]
Jen Cheshire Not being familiar with Sammy Johnson at all, going into this EP review was a new experience for me. Sammy Johnson grew up with an Australian mother and a Polynesian father but didn’t really connect with the Polynesian part of his roots until he was given an album of the artist Fiji […]
Interview by Jen Cheshire Cookie The Herbalist, real name Stefano Raschi, is to be counted as one of Switzerland’s most prolific, successful and relevant reggae and dancehall artistes. Thanks to his powerful and energetic performances and his characteristic voice, his live shows are favorites in Europe and abroad. Recently I caught up with Cookie […]
By Danny Savage photo slideshow below November 16, 2018 marked Stephen Marley’s next-to-final stop in his “Evening with Stephen Marley” acoustic tour. This night was performed at the lovely and historical Keswick Theater in Glenside, PA. The Keswick marks its 98th year in this month, and what a perfect performance to showcase the venue’s pristine […]
Mystic Sound Wins World Clash Toronto, Canada — December 2018 — Sound clash excitement reached an all-time high at the epic 20th Anniversary staging of Irish and Chin’s World Clash on Saturday, November 17 at Toronto’s Tibetan Cultural Center when Mystic Sound nabbed the World Clash title, continuing the winning legacy of Canadian sounds for a […]
…Black Kush’s next stop is Trench Town, the fabled community that has produced a number of legendary artistes such as The Wailers (which included Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer), The Heptones, Alton Ellis and Delroy Wilson. Though it has also produced an impressive list of sports heroes, not even Trench Town is exempt […]
For many years I thought that a great many of my teachers were ill equipped with content, intellect or otherwise. I have had many bad experiences as a student, too many if I’m being completely honest. My name is Ryan R. Fraser and before being formally trained my Philosophy of education was “Education should be […]
Article and cover photo by Sista Irie, Austin, Texas “In light of the adversity I have encountered, I feel the need to stress that my only desire going forward is peace and love. I only want to be associated with my craft. Having survived, I want to share the good news and strength of […]
Directed by TheTruth, over the past few months ‘Go Harda’ produced by Upsetta Records, has gained tremendous traction. The single, which has a strong repetition of the words ‘Go Harda’ provides a heart felt visual, which will resonate with viewers worldwide. As the video begins, you see six individuals sharing their real life struggles in […]
After a long hiatus from making music, world-renown island reggae band, Onetox from the Solomon Islands, are set to break back onto the music scene with the release of their new single “Early Morning” from their highly anticipated comeback album. The group first burst onto the scene in 2008 with their ground-breaking viral smash hit […]
FULL ALBUM LOST IN SPACE TO FOLLOW IN JANUARY 2019 After this past summer’s acclaimed project with The Nextmen, Gentleman’s Dub Club return with the hotly anticipated album, Lost In Space. True connoisseurs of blending influences from genres such as dub, reggae, ska, bass culture, jazz, and everything in between, the band has adopted a futuristic […]
Review By Shelah Moody Photos by Lee Abel Photography What happens when the Bob Marley of pop music meets the Barack Obama of reggae? A night of pure music, mayhem, madness and meaningful music. On Oct. 26, Live Nation presented Sting and Shaggy’s acclaimed 44/876 concert, a show, rescheduled from Oct. 8, at Masonic […]
Kingston, Jamaica — October 2018 (Acclaim PR) — The countdown to the Jamaica Music Conference (JMC) is underway. With less than 30 days until the conference, anticipation is building and so are the major announcements. The latest breaking news is the speaking confirmation of music luminary Marcia Griffiths. A landmark addition to the JMC speaker lineup, “The Queen […]
By Shelah Moody Third World Founder Discusses Musicality and New Album Produced by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley It does not have a title or a release date, but you can bet your last money that it will shoot to the top of the reggae charts. It’s a project that brings together […]
2018 marks the 25th anniversary of Rastafest Reggae Festival in Toronto, an annual music festival celebrating the national and international initiatives of the Rastafari movement in Canada and Jamaica! This year’s festival takes place at Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Avenue on Friday, November 2nd, 2018 in recognition of the 88th coronation of H.I.M […]
“You’ve taken on a lie, when falsehood became your alibi. You’ve taken to deceive the very ones you once told to believe. You’ve taken to defend anyone who’ll bring you money in the end. Taken out to war couldn’t get what you were wishing for.” Taj Weekes & Adowa, The Lie Taj Weekes and […]
New York, New York — October 2018 (Irish and Chin) — For Caribbean entertainment specialists Irish and Chin, sound clash is a way of life. And with roots firmly planted in New York and Jamaica, Irish and Chin has thrived as a purveyor of Jamaica’s indigenous sound clash culture for over two decades. The distinctive company, which has amassed an incredible following over the years, has […]
It is with deep regret we have to inform you of the cancellation of ‘Julian Marley supporting Thievery Corporation on their Treasures From The Temple 2018 US Tour. Unfortunately, due to the critical illness of a family member, Julian has decided to take this time to be with family and won’t be able to […]
Written by Jen Cheshire When I was asked to review Nesbeth’s debut album “A.M.E.N.”, an acronym for his late wife’s name Ann Marie Elliot Nesbeth, I was not sure what to expect. I was a big fan of his hit single “My Dream” but was not so impressed by the follow-up singles and was […]
New York, New York (October 5, 2018). International Dancehall star Mavado releases single titled ‘Dancehall Prophecy’. Many are saying this track is one of the most heartfelt singles from Mavado, which is resonating with many. Produced by Justus Arison, ‘Dancehall Prophecy’ is currently climbing on the Reggae iTunes Charts as well. Not known for doing many interviews, […]
Photos by Angela Kay Article Angela Kay and Bernadette Mason October 5, 2018 On the very day that our country felt more divided than ever, a heavy rain poured over Denver at the Fillmore Theater. Lines snaked around the block, at a closer glance I witnessed die hard 80’s, Billy Idol t-shirt wearing ladies, raucous frat […]
The October issue of the Global Reggae Charts with Mr. Vegas as „Artist of the Month“. While in the northern hemisphere autumn comes closer day by day, this means most of the musicians are heading back to the studio, to create new music and make plans for the future. Behind closed door managers, booking agents, […]
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Over the past few months, Reggae firebrand Nesbeth has been working expeditiously to complete work on his debut album titled A.M.E.N. The acronym which derives from the name of his late wife Ann-Marie Elliott-Nesbeth is also the epithet of one of the offerings on this 12-track anthology. Late last week, the inspirational crooner decided to whet the appetite of fans […]
Washington, DC — September 2018 — (Acclaim PR) From a little island called Jamaica comes a larger than life music and culture called Dancehall! And leading the pack of the explosive Reggae genre’s troops is a super talented, young general by the name of Shawn Ice. For many, the name not only rings a bell, but possibly invokes […]
by Danny Savage September 16 was a true conscious party at the picturesque Penn’s Peak in the beautiful town of Jim Thorpe, PA. We have been blessed to have Ziggy play two shows in the area within a week. Ziggy couldn’t have chosen a better venue to start the close-out of his “Rebellion Rises” tour. […]
By Shelah Moody They don’t call him the professor for nothing. Two weeks before the Sept. 21 release his 14th full-length album, “Groundation: The Next Generation,” Island Stage sat down with Harrison Stafford, the band’s brilliant lead singer, producer and lyricist at a local café in Oakland, CA. As the former Sonoma State University […]
Sista Irie interviews Harrison Stafford of Groundation about the “Next Generation” album and features the tracks “My Shield” and “Father and Child”
Washington, DC — September 2018 (Acclaim PR) — To describe this summer as sizzling for Reggae singer Ras Slick would be an understatement. In fact, this summer has proven to be one of his most successful ever. With his “Penultimate Tour” in full swing, the uber-talented entertainer has mastered the art of live performance, touching […]
New York, New York (September 17, 2018). During a recent interview on a national TV program (Jamaica), Onstage, Reggae / Dancehall artist Jahmiel shared with host/creator Winford Williams exclusive information about his debut album. Set to release first quarter of 2019, Jahmiel seemed very pleased with the body of work already laid out for his […]
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