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Jimmy Cliff, headline the New Orleans Jazz Fest on Friday, April 24[...]
by: Michelle on January 18th, 2015 in News 0 Comments
Reggae elder statesman Jimmy Cliff kicks off the 2015 edition of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival presented by Shell on Friday, April 24. Also likely closing out stages ... [Read More] -
Reggae Valentine’s Showcase at New Bingley Hall[...]
by: Michelle on January 18th, 2015 in News 0 Comments
Reggae Valentine’s Showcase will be coming to New Bingley Hall on February 14. The event will be an alternative way to spend Valentine’s with some of the most soulful legen ... [Read More] -
American Reggae Group Christafari To Tour Kenya[...]
by: Michelle on January 18th, 2015 in News 0 Comments
RENOWN American gospel reggae group, Christafari, is coming to Kenya this January. With more than 18 albums under its name, the group will kick-start its series of concerts dubbed ... [Read More] -
Bob Marley archives to be opened[...]
by: Michelle on January 18th, 2015 in Albums & Singles,News 0 Comments
This is Bob Marley’s 70th birthday year and, to celebrate, the Marley Family Vaults and Private Collection are planning a number of new archive releases. Up first is Easy Ska ... [Read More] -
NEW AGAIN: BOB MARLEY[...]
by: Michelle on January 18th, 2015 in News 0 Comments
Earlier this week John Varvatos revealed he was turning from rock-‘n’-roll inspiration to reggae for his Spring/Summer 2015 ad campaign. The latest campaign features St ... [Read More] -
Bam Bam tops iTunes charts[...]
by: Michelle on January 18th, 2015 in News 0 Comments
Bam Bam, a three decade-old single from deejay Sister Nancy, is receiving a new lease on life. It currently holds the number one spot on the iTunes Reggae Top 100 Chart. Recorded i ... [Read More] -
Mavado says former colleague behind attacks[...]
by: Michelle on January 18th, 2015 in News 0 Comments
BY SIMONE MORGAN Observer reporter DANCEHALL artiste Mavado has responded to a recent petition to have him deported from the United States.In an exclusive with the Jamaica Observer ... [Read More] -
Alkaline upbeat despite shooting[...]
by: Michelle on January 4th, 2015 in News 0 Comments
By: Jamaica Observer DESPITE a shooting in a nightclub in which he was performing, controversial dancehall artiste Alkaline is giving his first North American gig thumbs up. Accord ... [Read More] -
The usual suspects[...]
by: Michelle on January 4th, 2015 in News 0 Comments
By: Howard Campbell/Jamaica Observer This is the 10th in a series reflecting on the highlights of the entertainment scene in 2014. “AND the nominations for Best Reggae Album ... [Read More] -
Sting launches probe[...]
by: Michelle on January 4th, 2015 in News 0 Comments
By: Jamaica Observer SUPREME Promotions, promoters of Sting, has launched a probe into the events which led to a premature end to the Boxing Day staging held at JamWorld Entertainm ... [Read More] -
2014 BILLBOARD REGGAE CHART LONGEST RUN SONGS[...]
by: Michelle on January 4th, 2015 in News 0 Comments
Sep. 6-27 “Amid The Noise And Haste” SOJA (3 Weeks) May 3 -24 “Fly Rasta” Ziggy Marley (3 Weeks) Mar 22-April12 “Reincarnated” Snoop Lion (3 Wee ... [Read More] -
STATUS OF REGGAE IN 2014[...]
by: Michelle on January 4th, 2015 in News 0 Comments
This year was the pits for reggae music. Too many complaints from promoters, music lovers, radio, tv, print media here and abroad regarding unprofessionalism in reggae. Once again, ... [Read More] -
REGGAE/DANCEHALL YEAR IN REVIEW 2014[...]
by: Michelle on January 4th, 2015 in News 0 Comments
DECEMBER -Six Grammy Nods: Sean Paul, Ziggy Marley, Lee Scratch Perry, Shaggy, Sly and Robbie, SOJA -Madonna Records New Reggae Single For Her New Album. -(JAVAA) Annual Music Fest ... [Read More]