Mother’s Day is a special time, but Colin “Iley Dread” Levy does not wait until May 8 to show his love for Veronica Sterling, his mother. A former singer, she was the person who inspired him to make music a career. Iley Dread is the driving force behind ‘Wonderful Vibrations’, three events celebrating Mother’s Day in Ontario, Canada. Scheduled for May 10-12 in Toronto, Pickering, and North York in Ontario, they feature Luciano, Turbulence, Lieutenant Stitchie, … Read entire article »

The Miramar Selecta Showdown is set to take place at the Shirley Branca Park, 6900 Miramar Parkway, on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. This event is a celebration of Dancehall Week and is the Pre-Party event for the Afro Carib Festival which takes place on Saturday, February 17th at the Miramar Amphitheater. The Miramar Selecta Showdown will be an evening of music and entertainment as DJ Fergie, the 2023 Selecta, defending champion, faces … Read entire article »

By Jhaneal French/CaribbeanNationalWeekly— Get ready for a night filled with reggae vibes as Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis takes the stage to host the 4th Annual Reggae Icon Awards 2024. The event is a partnership between Miramar and the island of Jamaica, aimed at shining a spotlight on reggae icons who have truly shaped and influenced the global music scene. It will take place on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Miramar Cultural Center – Banquet Hall, … Read entire article »

The World’s Only Caribbean Museum Hosts Historic Musical Showcase Cedella Marley, Marcia Griffiths and Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin will be presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the February 10, 2024 Island SPACE Reggae Genealogy concert.   On Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., in celebration of Reggae Month, the story of Jamaican music will be presented to South Florida in a bold and unprecedented homage. The inaugural Reggae Genealogy event, an outdoor concert chronicling the … Read entire article »

Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths will be hosting a series of concerts to commemorate her 60th anniversary in music. Dubbed ‘Marcia and Friends’, Griffiths told the Jamaica Observer that the showcases, which kick off in March, will see her celebrating each decade of her career through performances. “Ky-Mani Marley was going to be one of them to fill in for his father because me and Bob Marley did a song, Free I’s son was also gonna do work. So, … Read entire article »

Although it has a large West Indian community, South Florida does not host many dancehall shows featuring top acts when compared to locations with similar demographics like New York City. On March 9, that drought will be broken by Fort Lauderdale Vybes Fest, scheduled for The Garden in Lauderdale Lakes. Promoted by Feel Good Boss and Jamruss Production, the event features deejays Shane O and Vershon, and singjay I Octane. Ras Blinga and Guidance are supporting … Read entire article »

On Saturday, February 17th, 2024, the City of Miramar celebrates Black History Month and Reggae Month with music, culture & cuisine from the Caribbean and the African Diaspora MIRAMAR, FL —- The City of Miramar is proud to announce its 4th Annual Afro-Carib Festival (ACF), presented by Visit Lauderdale and Memorial Healthcare System, and hosted by Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis, happening on Saturday, February 17, 2024, 6pm-11pm ET, at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, located at 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33027. The 2024 lineup includes … Read entire article »

KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Sting organizers get ready to usher in the show’s return to its home in Jamworld, Portmore, they’re not the only ones excited to experience a renaissance. Confirming her grand return to the Sting stage with official posters on Thursday, dancehall artiste D’Angel is ready to ‘shell dung’ Jamworld. “Yuh see how long dem hold on pan mi shirt. It nah guh be nothing normal when Angie touch the stage Boxing Day,” D’Angel told Observer Online. “I … Read entire article »

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment— Rebel Salute organizer Tony Rebel onstage at the show.– Thirty years after its first staging, organizer of the Rebel Salute music festival Tony Rebel says the event has achieved its objectives. The artiste and organizer made the disclosure in an interview with the Jamaica Observer on Thursday night at the event’s launch which was held in the gardens at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel. “I’ve achieved more than the objectives. I have exceeded that. We … Read entire article »

Babyface. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/ AP)— By Micaiah Morgan/CNW— In 2016, Jamaica’s annual Reggae Sumfest made a significant shift, focusing on celebrating Jamaican talent and local entertainers. However, it appears that the organizers are now poised to infuse the festival with international artistes once again. Babyface: A soulful sensation in Jamaica Through an official announcement on their Instagram page Thursday, Reggae Sumfest delighted fans by revealing that the international superstar, Kenneth Brian Edmonds, better known as Babyface, is set to make … Read entire article »