South Florida Caribbean News   In celebration of African American Music Month, catch the documentary of Bob  Marley the king of reggae of STARZ. Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, … Read entire article »

Dancehall artist Beenie Man and his daughter, Ashley, have teamed up for the track ‘Super Dad’. The song was produced by Frenz For Real. The 21-year-old Ashley, who is based in Georgia, USA, was bitten by the music bug from an early age. “Ashley has been singing before she started to talk, so this was bound to happen. As her father, I felt it was my duty to open any door and remove all barriers so she … Read entire article »

By Akeem Masters— Members of the public took the time to sign the condolence book for the late Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) resident, Captain Horace Burrell, at the National Arena in Kingston yesteday.— Some vendors who brought snacks, beverages as well as those who prepared soup to sell at the public viewing of Captain Horace Burrell’s body were left disappointed by the low turn out by members of the public. “One corn me sell from morning,” one vendor, … Read entire article »

Declaring she has “endured it all”, including claims she was illiterate, Portia Simpson Miller, Jamaica’s first female minister, has bid goodbye to representational politics, 43 years after her entrance as a councilor in the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation. Yesterday, the Parliament, in a joint sitting, paid tribute to the 71-year-old who used her last address to the nation’s legislature to track how she got elected to the House in 1976, her nine terms representing … Read entire article »

Simone Morgan   Organizers of Groovin’ in the Park are conducting an investigation into why singjay Busy Signal’s microphone was cut during his set at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York, on Sunday. According to a source close to the promoters, organizers were not the ones responsible for the abrupt ending of the artist’s performance. “A statement is expected to be issued within the next 24 hours as to what really transpired. The organizers did not pull the … Read entire article »

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) – Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, fired back Monday at John McEnroe’s remark that she would only rank about 700th on the men’s tennis circuit. McEnroe, a seven-time Grand Slam singles winner, called Williams “best female player ever — no question,” in comments to National Public Radio aired Sunday. But asked why she should not be considered the best of all time, McEnroe added: “If she had to … Read entire article »

  Recording Artist Xyclone has re-entered the Billboard reggae albums chart this week at pole position. His sophomore album titled, ‘From the Basement to the Big Leagues’ was released in December 2016. It debuted at number 14 on the Billboard chart then rose to number 12 in January. It fell off the chart and re-entered at number one this week. The Zee caught up with the Red Square Artiste Xyclone who says the release of a remix of one … Read entire article »

Dancehall artist Popcaan recently told BBC 1XTRA that he is hated by mentor Vybz Kartel due to his mainstream success. According to the deejay, who claimed that he loved Vybz Kartel the most during his performance at Sting 2012, the dancehall space is filled with jealousy, and envy. “Dancehall artists don’t like the ones who are progressive. When you are on a low level, you have the most friends in music. When you going up, you have … Read entire article »

  By Paddy Dinham For Mailonline—- A couple have been left traumatized after seeing the dead body of a staff member from their five-star hotel being dragged into van after an explosion. Laura Lewis and boyfriend Chris Roberts thought their £2,200 all-inclusive Thomson Holidays break to Montega Bay, Jamaica, in April would be the perfect respite from their busy jobs. However within the first 24 hours of their week-long stay there was an explosion in the Riu Reggae Hotel … Read entire article »

The mystery woman, who wore a police uniform in the music video for Alkaline’s ‘After All’, has come out to clear the air. She is a dancehall artist, who goes by the moniker Quali Tee. “I wasn’t disrespecting the police. It was just acting. Nothing offensive was intended,” she said. “If I have [disrespected the police], my sincere apology. I was assigned to a role in a movie, and all I did was play the role. I really … Read entire article »