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THE COALITION TO PRESERVE REGGAE MUSIC TO “PROBE THE FUTURE OF REGGAE” FEBRUARY 27!

THE COALITION TO PRESERVE REGGAE MUSIC TO “PROBE THE FUTURE OF REGGAE” FEBRUARY 27!

Brooklyn, N.Y– In celebration of Reggae Month and African Heritage Month, Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music, Inc., (CPR) in association with Paul Robeson Freedom School will host CPR’s annual State of Reggae Reception to kick off the Community Conversation series now in its sixth season. The highly anticipated gathering happens on Thursday, February 27, 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the parish hall of the Church of St. Luke and St. Mathew, 520 Clinton Ave., Brooklyn, New York … Read entire article »

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WAYNE SMITH OF “UNDER MI SLENG TENG” FAME DIES FROM HEART ATTACK AT 48!

WAYNE SMITH OF “UNDER MI SLENG TENG” FAME DIES FROM HEART ATTACK AT 48!

  Recording artist Wayne Smith, who recorded the number one hit “Under Mi Sleng Teng” died today in Jamaica of a heart attack. Sleng Teng was the first fully computerized rhythm in Jamaican music. The rhythm was created by the collaboration between King Jammy and Wayne Smith. Producer King Jammy says he’s saddened by Wayne’s passing. Wayne Smith was born Ian Smith on December 5, 1965, and gained popularity for his single, which topped several Reggae charts … Read entire article »

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ROOTS SINGER RICHIE SPICE DONATES TO THE GALALEE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN KINGSTON!

ROOTS SINGER RICHIE SPICE DONATES TO THE GALALEE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN KINGSTON!

  The Organic Vision company, led by singer Richie Spice, recently donated a deep freeze refrigerator to the Galalee Early Childhood Development Center at its Rodney Road base in Kingston. (From left) Kenyama Brown of Organic Vision; Ferron Morgan-Howell, principal of Galalee Early Childhood Development Center; Richie Spice; Joy Johnson, (chairwoman of Galalee); and Michael Taylor of Organic Vision—.ROOTS singer Richie Spice recently presented a deep freeze refrigerator to the Galalee Early Childhood Development Center at … Read entire article »

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“REGGAE MUSIC IS A BIG PART OF MY LIFE” SAYS NBA STAR JOAKIM NOAH!

“REGGAE MUSIC IS A BIG PART OF MY LIFE” SAYS NBA STAR JOAKIM NOAH!

By Ryne Nelson—– Joakim Noah loves the city of New Orleans. Some reasons are obvious: Noah enjoys partying and great music—two of the Crescent City’s hallmarks. But perhaps most of all, Joakim Noah feels at home in the city that honors its rich multicultural heritage. As the son of Yannick Noah—former tennis great and Grammy-nominated recording artist of Cameroonian and French decent—and Cecilia Rodhe—a former Miss Sweden and Miss Universe contestant who became a sculptor—Joakim had a childhood … Read entire article »

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A.J. BROWN TO CONTINUE AS LEAD SINGER FOR THIRD WORLD!

A.J. BROWN TO CONTINUE AS LEAD SINGER FOR THIRD WORLD!

A.J. Brown, who substituted for Bunny Rugs last year when Third World performed in Europe. – File—- By Shereita Grizzle— As part of their 40th year anniversary last year, reggae band Third World was on tour at numerous locations across the globe. Because of an illness, lead singer William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke missed out on many of the band’s performances, including shows in Germany, Belgium and Poland. Clarke’s death earlier this month left a musical void in the reggae group … Read entire article »

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FORMER JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER PJ PATTERSON, ENDORSES THE MARRYING OF MUSIC AND SPORTS!

FORMER JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER PJ PATTERSON, ENDORSES THE MARRYING OF MUSIC  AND SPORTS!

PJ Patterson—- By Shereita Grizzle— Former Prime Minister Percival James Patterson has encouraged the entertainment fraternity to further facilitate partnerships with the sports industry. Patterson was speaking at the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association’s annual symposium held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre last Thursday as part of Reggae Month celebrations. With genres of music unique to the island, the former prime minister encouraged the entertainment fraternity to explore the link between music and sports in a bid to change the nature and tone of the … Read entire article »

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THE KINGSTONIANS’ JACKIE BERNARD IS IMPROVING, THANKS TO FOREIGN DONATIONS!

THE KINGSTONIANS’ JACKIE BERNARD IS IMPROVING, THANKS TO FOREIGN DONATIONS!

  Jackie Bernard— By Shereita Grizzle— Following the release of a Sunday Gleaner story highlighting reggae singer Jackie Bernard’s struggles, there has been an outpouring of support from persons both locally and internationally. It was reported that Bernard, former lead singer for the Kingstonians, had been diagnosed with diabetes and was in desperate need of assistance. The Kingstonians was a rocksteady trio founded in the 1960s by Bernard and his brother Lloyd ‘Footy’ Bernard along with Lloyd Kerr. The group gained popularity between 1968 and 1970, when they … Read entire article »

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THERE IS A REWARD FOR JAMAICAN MUSIC PIONEER AND MENTOR JOE HIGGS!

THERE IS A REWARD FOR JAMAICAN MUSIC PIONEER AND MENTOR JOE HIGGS!

By Howard Campbell—-  Joe Higgs— IN the early years of Jamaica’s popular music, several pioneer artists doubled as mentors to aspiring performers. Joe Higgs was one of them. Along with Roy Wilson, he had a hit song with the bluesy Oh Manny Oh in the late 1950s. Their contemporaries included Bunny and Scully and Alton and Eddie who also recorded during that period and helped put Trench Town and west Kingston on the musical map. Higgs went on to record … Read entire article »

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SONGWRITERS FORM THE BASE FOR JAMAICAN POPULAR MUSIC!

SONGWRITERS FORM THE BASE FOR JAMAICAN POPULAR MUSIC!

Jimmy James—- Songwriters have often been treated with scant regard and recognition for their contribution towards the success of recordings. More often than not, it is the singers – and the musicians, to a lesser extent – who are mentioned whenever a recording hits, while the writer dwells in the realms of the unknown. Truth be told, there have been many instances in Jamaican popular music where the performer and the writer are one and the same … Read entire article »

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DIRECTOR STEVE McQUEEN WANTS THE BOOK “12 YEARS A SLAVE” IN BRITISH SCHOOLS!

DIRECTOR STEVE McQUEEN WANTS THE BOOK “12 YEARS A SLAVE” IN BRITISH SCHOOLS!

By Howard Campbell— Director Steve McQueen (left) and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor on the set of 12 Years a Slave. (PHOTO: FOX SEARCHLIGHT)— OSCAR-nominated film-maker Steve McQueen is on a campaign to get the book that inspired his movie, 12 Years a Slave, into British schools. The movie is inspired by the story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery in the American south. Last week, in an e-mail response to … Read entire article »

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