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ROBIN GIBB OF THE BEE GEES FAME DIES @ 62!
ROBIN GIBB OF THE BEE GEES FAME DIES @ 62…MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. … Read entire article »
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INTERNET RADIO IS GAINING TRACTION, ACCORDING TO STUDY!
BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON —– RECENT research by American market company, NPD Group, discovered that Internet radio is the … Read more »
DENNIS BROWN’S LONDON HOME GETS “THE BLUE PLAQUE”
By Howard Campbell— A commemorative blue plaque has been placed at the London home where reggae star Dennis … Read more »
ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR “BEST OF THE BEST 2012″ IN MIAMI SUNDAY, MAY 27th!
BEST OF THE BEST 2012 …… ….. BEST OF THE BEST CONCERT RETURNS MEMORIAL WEEKEND - Downtown Miami’s Hottest Holiday Music … Read more »
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GREGORY ISAACS TOP 100 SONGS
GREGORY ISAACS TOP 100 Compiled By Clinton Lindsay (p) © 2010 Right after the death of Gregory Anthony Isaacs (born … Read more »
FREDDIE McGREGOR PULLS OUT OF JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL!!
FROM CHATYCHATY.COM Freddie McGregor Veteran artist, Freddie McGregor, is no longer on the line-up for the 2012 Jamaica Jazz … Read more »
Whatever Happened To Sophia “Girlie Girlie” George?
Pats’ Chung makes big hits like reggae star mom By Les Carpenter, Yahoo! SportsDec 6, FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – She had a … Read more »
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“JUST DOING SOMETHING DIFFERENT” SAYS TIMMI BURRELL – FLIPPING FROM CULTURE TO DANCEHALL!
SINGER Timmi Burrell has always loved the cultural side of reggae, but recently he opted for a different approach to kickstart his career. Burrell, who hails from Spanish Town, is one of several acts on the hot Mercury rhythm with his song, Tek Time. BURRELL… opted for a different approach Beenie Man, Assassin and Spragga Benz have also recorded on the Mercury. Burrell said … Read entire article »
STEVE BARROW – BRITISH MUSICOLOGIST, NEXT BOOK IS ON JAMAICAN ALBUM JACKETS!
By Howard Campbell— BRITISH musicologist Steve Barrow has covered just about every angle of Jamaican popular music since the early 1970s. For his latest project, he zoomed in on an often overlooked aspect. Barrow’s book on album covers is expected to be released by London’s Soul Jazz Limited late this year. It traces jackets by Jamaican artists going back to the mento … Read entire article »
“ROMPING SHOP” FOR GOLDEN AGE HOME IN ST. ANDREW!
A section of the Golden Age Home in St Andrew.-Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Golden Age Home to construct building where inmates can have consensual sex in private— By Tyrone Reid —– The administrators of The Golden Age Home in St Andrew are considering a proposal to build a room where patients can have privacy for consensual sex. Currently, there are concerns about the measures in place for consenting … Read entire article »
“MORE SELLERS THAN BUYERS” WHEN SETTING UP SHOPS IN REGGAE!
Baby Cham By Mel Cooke —– Long before the plaza became a feature of urbanised life, the shop was a focal point of the community – and remains so for those who are not from the social strata and areas of the country where mall culture rules. As Jamaican popular music is rooted in the community, it is no surprise that the shop figures prominently in … Read entire article »
FOR THE 2nd WEEK – CHRISINTI IS NO.1 ON THE NEW YORK REGGAE CHART!
THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 5/16/12 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR 1 -1- 11 36 BULLETS (2) CHRISINTI MIGHTYFUL 13 RECORDS … Read entire article »
MAY 11 – “NATIONAL DAY OF REGGAE” – SIGNED INTO LAW IN BRAZIL!
BRASILIA –– President Dilma Rousseff signed into law Monday (14) a law establishing the National Day of Reggae, celebrated annually on 11 May – the date Jamaican musician Bob Marley died, reported Folha. Bob Marley (Photo: David Burnett/Folha) According to the law, the date will serve to honor “the musical rhythm spread worldwide by Robert Nesta Marley.” Senator Rodrigo Rollemberg – then a congressman – authored … Read entire article »
“UNITE OR LOSE THE MUSIC” WARNS SWITZERLAND-BASED REGGAE ARTIST SHOCKING MURRAY!
SWITZERLAND-based up-and-coming artist Colin ‘Shocking’ Murray is urging players in the music industry to unite and work together or face losing it. “When you attend a session in Switerzland and see the white soundsystem selectors in action, if you close your eyes, you could be fooled into thinking they’re Jamaicans,” said the Jamaica-born SHOCKING MURRAY… unite or lose the music “Right now they … Read entire article »
TANYA STEVENS – HER “DIRTY THOUGHTS” SPEAK OF ENDURANCE!
Artwork surrounding the promotion of Tanya Stevens’ latest single, ‘Dirty Thoughts’.—- Reggae/dancehall artist Tanya Stevens is known for her lyrical mastery and thought-provoking lyrics which resonate with music lovers all over the world. On her latest single, Dirty Thoughts, the artist outlines a story of endurance and standing by her man. “The song is really about endurance and just being there for your man … Read entire article »
FOR THE FIRST TIME – LADY G TOPS THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGGAE CHART!
THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART 5/18/12 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR 1 -2- 13 NUH DEAD … Read entire article »
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