BY KEVIN JACKSON—- THE release of reggae artist Anthony B’s latest album Tribute to Legends will coincide with his performances at the Reggae on the River festival in California on August 3. The album features production work from Jyorken Kennedy of Masterone/Born Fire Music as well as Train Line Records. Anthony B “I chose to make a tribute album to firstly show how much these legends influence my music and my life. I think a lot of our young … Read entire article »

  Cali P— By Nicholas Kellyman— International reggae artist Cali P will be hosting Royal Reggae Festival on August 3 at Escherwyss Club in Zurich, Switzerland. Cali P explained that the impetus for the creation of the festival was the lack of stage shows in Europe which provide fans with a wide range of reggae acts all in one night. “Inna Jamaica, when a artist do him thing, is a natural thing weh you have nuff artist pan a show and all a that but, yuh see inna … Read entire article »

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston—- BACK in the 1980s, Anthony Malvo jammed the dancehall with songs like Come Back to Me and Greatest Gal Lover. The singer is attempting a comeback with Stronger, his latest album, which was released on June 4.  The first single, “Perhaps” has already made the New York Foundation Radio Network Top 30 Music Chart. MALVO… this album represents how strong I’ve become over the years “I named it Stronger because besides my hit songs back in the … Read entire article »

New York, NY—- International reggae star Tarrus Riley is set to take the stage at this years second annual staging of Reggae in the Park.   Tarrus Riley the son of reggae singer Jimmy Riley, is known for his smooth tenor vocal style, and great writing skills, which seems to always drive home a hit single. With a strong Rastafarian consciousness, Tarrus Riley sends a message of love in his music, which resonates with all ages, all demographics and all … Read entire article »

  No Discipline will celebrate reggae Saturday night at Rick’s American Cafe in Barnegat Light. PHOTO COURTESY OF NO DISCIPLINE Written by Laura Gooley— Rick’s American Cafe celebrates 30 years of reggae on Long Beach Island on Saturday, recognizing No Discipline as the band that has provided the Caribbean sounds. “We want to give the band their due,” said Al Geary, live entertainment promoter at Rick’s and owner of Philadelphia-based Shore Bets Entertainment. “It’s a remarkable feat, and for … Read entire article »

On Thursday, July 25, 2013, Juror B29 (Maddy), the only minority juror from the George Zimmerman trial, and her lawyer David Chico sat down for an exclusive interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts. (Donna Svennevik/ABC) By ALYSSA NEWCOMB — The only minority on the all-female jury that voted to acquit George Zimmerman said today that Zimmerman “got away with murder” for killing Trayvon Martin and feels she owes an apology Martin’s parents. “You can’t put the man in jail even though in our hearts … Read entire article »

  Rita Marley may live in the shadow of her late husband Bob Marley‘s musical legacy, but she’s no shrinking violet. Born Alpharita Constantia Anderson on July 25, 1946, in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, her life changed when she met Bob. With Marley as the mentor of her female group called the I Threes, it wasn’t long before the two fell in love. Whether Rita was singing sweet melodies, doting over her six children or standing strong in the midst of her … Read entire article »

By Patty Ryan— TAMPA — Reggae star Buju Banton’s attorneys want to quit representing him in the appeal of a federal drug case. Attorney Chokwe Lumumba was elected mayor of Jackson, Miss., this summer. Attorney Imhotep Alkebu-lan became special assistant to Jackson’s city attorney. The two filed a motion Wednesday in U.S. District Court, asking to withdraw and stating that their new duties “will prevent them from representing him in future proceedings.” Their vigorous defense of Banton won a dismissal … Read entire article »