Poet Benjamin Zephaniah unveils an English Heritage blue plaque for Bob Marley, at his home on Oakley Street in Battersea, London, on Oct. 1, 2019. The musician and songwriter Bob Marley was honored with an English Heritage blue plaque at the West London address where he and his band the Wailers lived in 1977….
The iconic Jimmy Cliff, says he is in the process of releasing some new music for his fans. The 71-year-old announced in an Instagram video a few days ago. He also thanked those who supported his recently-completed 2019 tour, which spanned a long list of concerts across the UK and Switzerland, as well as…
Happy Birthday to Robert “Robbie” Shakespeare born on Sept 27, 1953. He is a Jamaican bass guitarist and record producer. Many will know him as the one half of the production duo Sly and Robbie.
On Sept. 23, 1980, reggae superstar Bob Marley and the Wailers, played a sold-out show at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh 39 years ago. No one knew then that it would be his last concert. Almost eight months later, he was dead. On Monday, the official Twitter account of the Bob Marley estate tweeted a…
Triston Palma aka Triston or Tristan Palma /Palmer is a reggae singer, songwriter, and producer born in Jamaica Sep 24, 1962. He grew up in the Waltham Park area of Kingston. Palma has worked as a producer with artists such as Phillip Frazer, Josie Wales, and Robert French, and has provided backing vocals for singers…
Happy Birthday to Junior Kelly born as Keith Morgan September 23, 1969 in St. Thomas, Jamaica. He is a reggae singer known for his commitment to the faith of the Rastafari movement and its Bobo Shanti mansion. Recorded first single, “Over Her Body,” at age 16, 1985; recorded singles on small labels, mid-1980s…
Junior Tucker was born in Trenchtown, Jamaica, he began singing at the age of 5. Junior became a household name in Jamaica at the age of 7 with his first song “Happy” that went to number one in the charts. At age 12, he was signed to Island Records. At 14 he obtained a recording…
Happy Birthday to Cleveland Laing aka Lieutenant Stitchie now known as Stitchie. He is a Jamaican deejay who originally worked in the dancehall but switched to gospel reggae in 1997 after surviving a car crash. He was born on Sep23, 1965 in Spanish Town, Jamaica. Great Ambition (1987) The Governor (1989) Wild Jamaican Romances…
Carlton Livingston was born on September 19, 1962, St. Mary, Jamaica. He was the fourth child, in a family of six. He was first exposed to the joys of music in church. His sisters were choir singers, and his mother was an organist. Carlton then started to sing in choirs and an informal harmony trio….
Happy Birthday to reggae artist Tony Curtis. He was born on Sept 18, 1971 in St. Catherine, Jamaica. Tony is also a member of the reggae group L.U.S.T. 🎂🎁🎉🍾🎼🎹🎶🎵🎤 @tonycurtismusic #reggae #reggaemusic #e2onair #e2onairradio
Happy Birthday to Guitarist Leebert Lloyd Morrison aka Gibby. He was born on Sept 17, 1957, in Clarendon, Jamaica, West Indies. Gibby played lead for several reggae artists: Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, Dennis B, Gregory Isaacs, Bunny Wailer and he was a member of the 809 Band. BEST KNOWN FOR THE FOLLOWING WORK(S): PRODUCTIOINS…
Reggae and Dancehall fans in New York went wild when Koffee took center stage at the Gramercy Theatre, last night – Thursday, Sept 12. Koffee showed fans that she is now comfortable with the stage, can hold her own and commanded every part of it. During her set, she got down, and personal and gave…
Happy Birthday, Cliffroy Taylor aka I Wayne. He was born in Portmore, Jamaica on Sept. 13, 1980. I Wayne is as roots reggae singer. He is known for his hit singles “Living In Love” and “Can’t Satisfy Her” from his debut album, Lava Ground. 🎂🍰🎉🎼🎶🎵🎹🎤 #iwayne #reggae #e2onair #e2onairradio
