Project Vibe Band, known for their rich roots in Reggae infused with songs with a reggae Latin flavor, are no strangers to the stage. With Colin Turner at the keyboard helm, providing his diverse musical expertise to their signature sound, they’ve captivated audiences across the board. Their latest endeavor features performances by Ed “Panama” Arguello, a multilingual maestro whose journey from spinning records from NYC to Montauk Point to sharing stages with icons like Jimmy … Read entire article »

Hopeton Hibbert, a bass guitarist and son of reggae legend Toots Hibbert,  died in Jamaica on April 10, a relative has confirmed. Hibbert, who was in his early 60s, died from complications of diabetes. He played intermittently in his father’s band since the 1990s and also toured with Morgan Heritage, Damian, and Julian Marley. He was one of four of Toots’ children who followed him into music. Daughters Leba, Melanie, and Jenieve were members of 54-46, the … Read entire article »

There has been uncertainty about the future of The Mighty Diamonds since the deaths of original members Tabby and Bunny two years ago. That confusion ended at Dancehall Thursdays in Kingston this week, where the new version of that trio were headliners. The current line-up debuted at the popular weekly dance, which takes place at Rebel T headquarters. A full house of patrons saw them as well as Beverley Kelso, an original member of The Wailers who celebrates … Read entire article »

Bernard Jankee, former director of the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank (ACIJ/JMB), died Wednesday evening after a short illness. He was 63. Jankee, who was hospitalized in February but had recently been discharged, died at his home in St Andrew. News of his passing shocked the Freemasons fraternity and his former colleagues at the African Caribbean Institute as they had been encouraged by the recovery he was making. A Kingston College (KC) old boy, Jankee was … Read entire article »

Of all the countries he has performed in, Trinidad and Tobago is special for Glen Washington. The singer says he has a ball each time he visits the Twin Island Republic. He returns there this weekend (April 13-14) for One Love The Experience, a show at Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain. Known for songs like Kindness for Weakness and Jah Glory, it is his first show there in seven years. Washington first performed in T&T during the late … Read entire article »

                      After his maiden overseas performance in Sao Paulo, Brazil at the Java Showcase, Di Namic is looking forward to his next assignment outside the United States.  For that gig, the singer will rub shoulders with several established reggae artists. He is one of the acts billed for ‘Wonderful Vibrations’, a Mother’s Day extravaganza from May 10-12 in Ontario, Canada. “Performing in Brazil was a breath of fresh air, it was so captivating to see people that don’t … Read entire article »

Photo: VP Records By Sheri-kae McLeod/CaribbeanNewsWeekly— Reggae enthusiasts, mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration as the legendary Marcia Griffiths commemorates an astounding milestone in her illustrious career. On Sunday, May 12, 2024, the Miramar Readiness Center, located at 5001 Flamingo Road, in Florida will come alive with the soulful sounds of Marcia Griffiths and friends, as they honor 60 years of her iconic contributions to the reggae music scene at the Art of Reggae Music Festival. Affectionately dubbed … Read entire article »