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WILLIE STEWART CELEBRATES THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF “RHYTHMS OF AFRICA” IN MIRAMAR, APRIL 1-2!
Willie Stewart When marking a milestone, Willie Stewart prefers to use the word ‘celebrate’ instead of ‘commemorate’ or ‘tribute’. For the veteran musician, those words conjure mourning. On April 1-2, the master drummer celebrates the 10th anniversary of his Rhythms Of Africa show at Miramar Cultural Center. The event will also honor the 50th anniversary of Third World, the Grammy-nominated band he played in from 1976-1997. Like previous stagings, ‘Rhythms’ will be an educational experience. “It’s so important to teach the … Read entire article »
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AFTER GHANA…CHANCE THE RAPPER TO HOST THE SECOND “BLACK STAR LINE FESTIVAL” IN KINGSTON!
By KEVIN JACKSON, Observer Writer— Chance the Rapper (right) and Vic Mensa (left) promoters of the Black Star Line Festival. American recording artiste Chance the Rapper says he is hoping to host the second staging of his Black Star Line Festival in Jamaica next year. The multi-platinum-selling rapper made the comments during an interview with The Tonight Show’s host Jimmy Fallon on Monday night. It aired on NBC. “We’re actually thinking about hosting the next one in Kingston, Jamaica,” … Read entire article »
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REGGAE’S NEWEST SENSATION YAKSTA, HAS RELEASED HIS DEBUT ALBUM “22!”
Yaksta Reggae sensation Yaksta has just released his highly anticipated new album, titled “22”. This release marks a significant milestone for the artist, as it represents not only his love for reggae music but also the wisdom that he has gained during his 22 years of life. The album, which includes 12 tracks, highlights Yaksta’s unique blend of traditional reggae sound with modern-day elements, showcasing his versatility as an artist. In “22”, Yaksta shows his growth both … Read entire article »
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JC LODGE RETURNS TO SOUTH FLORIDA FOR “REGGAE MEETS SOUL” MARCH 18!
When J C Lodge arrives in South Florida for the March 18th Reggae Meets Soul concert, she will have considerable momentum. Her song, Love Uprising, has been number one in the region since late February. Reggae Meets Soul takes place at the Coral Springs Center For The Performing Arts. Kashief Lindo, Yishka, Michael Russell, Eric “Monty” Morris and Russell Thompkins Jr. And The New Stylistics, are also scheduled to perform. Love Uprising is produced by My MM … Read entire article »
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FOR A SECOND WEEK…”WE REMEMBER BOB ANDY” HOLDS THE NO.1 POSITION ON THE TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUM CHART!
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WORL-A-GIRL’s “LA LA” CLOCKS ITS THIRD WEEK IN THE NO.1 POSITION, AS BUJU BANTON MAKES A NEW ENTRY!
Three weeks @ No.1 Second week @ No.1 … Read entire article »
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GRAMMY WINNER KABAKA PYRAMID, ROCKS FOX 5 TV’s “GOOD DAY NEW YORK”…AND NOW ON HIS EUROPEAN TOUR!
From left: Shackair McQueen, Fox 5 NY anchor Tashanea Whitlow, and Kabaka Pyramid in the studio recently— The newly minted Grammy Kid in the Best Reggae Album category, Kabaka Pyramid, was all smiles as he made his début on Fox 5 Good Day New York, one of the state’s top five morning programs, on February 24. Styled by Shamara ‘Shampagne’ Sahadeo, Kabaka rocked one of her Seora Clothing designs – just as he did at the Grammy Awards … Read entire article »
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RECORD PRODUCER/DISC JOCKEY ARIF “FRESH EAR” COOPER, DIES AFTER COLLAPSING WHILE PLAYING AT A PARTY!
Posted by William Mitchell/Nationwide News— Popular disc jockey, music producer and radio personality, Arif Cooper, has died, sources have confirmed with Nationwide Online. Cooper reportedly collapsed while playing a set at a party in the corporate area early Sunday morning. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Cooper’s father, Michael ‘Ibo’ was the founder of the iconic Reggae group, Third World. Michael “Ibo” Cooper Through his father, Arif got exposed to music legends like Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder from … Read entire article »
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JC LODGE’S “LOVE UPRISING” HOLDS THE NO.1 SPOT ON THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGGAE CHART FOR A SECOND WEEK, AS CHAKA DEMUS & PLIERS w/RENNER, AND ED ROBINSON MAKE NEW ENTRIES!
Two weeks at No.1 Two weeks @ No.1 … Read entire article »
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IKAYA ADDRESSES DOMESTIC ABUSE WITH HER NEW SINGLE “SELF DEFENSE!”
Kadian Blair, more popularly known as Ikaya, has instigated a robust discussion about domestic abuse and what should be the appropriate response to an unfaithful partner. The talks began shortly after her new single – Self Defense – began making the rounds last month. Ikaya On the controversial track, Ikaya tells the tale of a woman who claimed Self Defense after killing her cheating companion, a man who – in addition to committing adultery – had abused her repeatedly throughout most of their relationship. … Read entire article »
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