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LOCAL HOSPITALS BENEFITED FROM CONCERT HELD IN WESTMORELAND!

LOCAL HOSPITALS BENEFITED FROM CONCERT HELD IN WESTMORELAND!

THREE hospitals and the Portland Infirmary have benefited from medical supplies provided by three organisations based in the United States and Britain. The companies — DJT Promotion Group Inc, Sunlight Productions and Global Harmony — recently staged a concert in Westmoreland to raise awareness about domestic violence. “We are satisfied with how things turned out and just hope the message got across to the people who turned out,” said George O’Gilvie, head of New York-based DJT … Read entire article »

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DUB POET YASUS AFARI, SET TO RELEASE ALBUM “PUBLIC SECRET” OCTOBER 5!

DUB POET YASUS AFARI, SET TO RELEASE ALBUM “PUBLIC SECRET” OCTOBER 5!

Yasus Afari— Dubpoet Yasus Afari will not only release his new CD next month, but will also be treating fans to a special live performance. Yasus is slated to perform at the Redbones Blues Café in New Kingston on October 5 alongside his Dub Vijan Band and other guest performers. At the show, Yasus Afari live in concert, he promises to have two segments, the first of which will feature hit songs from his extensive and intriguing catalogue, while the … Read entire article »

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MICHAEL FRANTI NOW AIMS FOR COMMERCIAL SUCCESS!

MICHAEL FRANTI NOW AIMS FOR COMMERCIAL SUCCESS!

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL—- MICHAEL Franti has never hidden his love for reggae music and respect for Jamaican musicians. He did some reggae on his last two albums and worked with Jamaican musicians, including Sly and Robbie. On his new album, All People, Franti sheds his underground tag for a more commercial sound. FRANTI… has never shied from experimenting with different sounds The 47-year-old Franti told the RGJ.com website that he has never shied from experimenting with different sounds. “When I … Read entire article »

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MORGAN HERITAGE, JAH CURE, CARLENE DAVIS TO HEADLINE INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM CONCERT IN ST. KITTS SEPTEMBER 18!

MORGAN HERITAGE, JAH CURE, CARLENE DAVIS TO HEADLINE INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM CONCERT IN ST. KITTS SEPTEMBER 18!

  TWO top Jamaican Reggae acts, Morgan Heritage and Jah Cure, will headline this year’s annual Freedom Concert slated for Independence Eve, Wednesday (Sept. 18) at the Warner Park Stadium in Basseterre. Well-known Jamaican Gospel singer Carlene Davis is also scheduled to perform along with a host of national artists from St. Kitts- Nevis. This big announcement was made by the Chairperson of the 30th Independence Anniversary Committee, Sharon Rattan, while speaking at a press conference to make known the … Read entire article »

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ELJAI HITS NUMBER ONE WITH “FOR YOU!”

ELJAI HITS NUMBER ONE WITH “FOR YOU!”

  Belize born reggae singer Eljai has scored his third number one single. For You, produced by Jahmix Entertainment, has taken the top position on the New York Reggae chart. It recently peaked at number two on the South Florida Reggae chart. Locally, For You topped the Jamaica Music Countdown Top 25 Reggae chart a few weeks ago. In a release to the media, the California based singer said the song had exceeded his expectations. “I’m extremely humbled by the continued support of radio. … Read entire article »

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SHAGGY TO RELEASE 12th ALBUM “OUT OF MANY, ONE MUSIC” SEPTEMBER 24!

SHAGGY TO RELEASE 12th ALBUM “OUT OF MANY, ONE MUSIC” SEPTEMBER 24!

New York, New York —  Ranch Ent. is proud to announce the release of Shaggy’s 12th album titled “Out of Many, One Music”, produced by legendary Jamaican duo Sly & Robbie and Sting International Co Produced by Lenky Marsden, available digitally on September 24th 2013. As one of music’s highly acclaimed artist with two multi-platinum albums, eight number 1 hits, twelve top ten singles worldwide, a diamond selling album and a Grammy for best reggae … Read entire article »

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THE LATE PRODUCER WINSTON RILEY’S TECHNIQUES LABEL, CONTINUES WITH HIS SONS!

THE LATE PRODUCER WINSTON RILEY’S TECHNIQUES LABEL, CONTINUES WITH HIS SONS!

BY RICHARD JOHNSON—- WHEN veteran music producer Winston Riley died in 2012 some persons believed it meant the end of his vaunted Techniques label. But, that was the furthest thing from the minds of his sons Andre and Kurt, who are moving steadfastly with plans to maintain their father’s legacy. Top: Winston Riley “My father loved the music, it was really the joy of his life,” says Andre Riley in an interview with Splash. “That’s why we have to … Read entire article »

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MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN BARKEY IN PORTMORE OCTOBER 13!

MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN BARKEY IN PORTMORE OCTOBER 13!

By Simone Morgan—- ONE year after his tragic death, family and friends of deejay Wayne ‘Captain Barkey’ Hamilton will stage ‘Port Fest: Tribute to Captain Barkey’ on October 13. The concert will be held at Waves Beach in Portmore, St Catherine. Deejay Captain Barkey was mudered in New York in October of last year. According to Barkey’s brother and chief organiser, Otis Ellis, several artists have pledged their support. “We had to do something to mark the passing of Captain … Read entire article »

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WASHINGTON D.C-BASED DEEJAY MANSOON, PLOTS A SOLO COURSE!

WASHINGTON D.C-BASED DEEJAY MANSOON, PLOTS A SOLO COURSE!

By Howard Campbell— WASHINGTON DC-based deejay Monsoon has worked the reggae beat in the American capital for over 20 years. For most of that time, he was a member of the DKGB band. Recently, he launched a four-song EP he hopes will establish him as a solo artist. MONSOON… it’s really a different direction from what I was doing “I hope it break new ground for me, ’cause it’s really a different direction from what I was doing,” he … Read entire article »

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FOUR VIE FOR THE UK’s MOBO REGGAE AWARDS!

FOUR VIE FOR THE UK’s MOBO REGGAE AWARDS!

STYLO G, the Spanish Town-born singer who cracked into the British pop chart early this year, is one of four nominees in the Best Reggae Act category of the Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards which takes place October 19 in Scotland. Last year’s winñer Sean Paul, singer Tarrus Riley and dancehall act Mavado are the other nominees. Tarrus Riley and Mavado The nominees were announced on Tuesday night at a MOBO launch party in Central London. The clear … Read entire article »

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