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NEW YORK CITY DECLARES A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AMID MEASLES OUTBREAK!

NEW YORK CITY DECLARES A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AMID MEASLES OUTBREAK!

New York City declared a public health emergency Tuesday over a measles outbreak centered in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community and ordered mandatory vaccinations in the neighborhood. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the unusual order amid what he said was a measles crisis in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg section, where more than 250 people have gotten measles since September. Officials blamed the outbreak on “anti-vaxxers” spreading false information. The order applies to anyone living, working or going to school in four … Read entire article »

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GULLY BOP SAYS RADIO DISC JOCKEYS HAVE FORGOTTEN HIM!

GULLY BOP SAYS RADIO DISC JOCKEYS HAVE FORGOTTEN HIM!

Gully Bop– Dancehall artiste Gully Bop has been noticeably absent from the local music scene, and he blames this on disc jockeys who he believes are not giving him enough airplay. In a recent interview with THE STAR, the 54-year-old said that even though his 2018 physical assault court case forced him to maintain a low profile, he never stopped recording music. He is also blasting radio disc jockeys for not supporting his music. “Nuh whole heap a songs … Read entire article »

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DAVID HERON TO LAUNCH THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF “THE ROPE AND THE CROSS” IN NEW YORK, APRIL 21!

DAVID HERON TO LAUNCH THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF “THE ROPE AND THE CROSS” IN NEW YORK, APRIL 21!

Launched in Jamaica during Easter, 1979, Easton Lee’s The Rope And The Cross strayed from Biblical norms, with the Jamaican-ization of mankind’s greatest betrayal — between Jesus Christ and his disciple, Judas Iscariot. Joanna Pickering For its 40th anniversary renewal on April 21 at The New Vibe Lounge in Long Island, New York, actor/playwright David Heron called on two women, Joanna Pickering and Marsha-Ann Hay, to play King Herod and Pontius Pilate, respectively. Pickering is from the United Kingdom; … Read entire article »

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KEITH COLE COVERS BOB MARLEY’S “RIDE NATTY RIDE” FOR HIS LATEST RELEASE!

KEITH COLE COVERS BOB MARLEY’S “RIDE NATTY RIDE” FOR HIS LATEST RELEASE!

By Howard Campbell— Keith Cole When Keith Cole first heard Bob Marley’s Ride Natty Ride in 1979, it reminded him of the humble Rastafarians he saw as a youth in Jamaica. His love for the song has endured and he recently released a self-produced cover “The lyrics an’ the vibe of that song, there’s jus’ something about it,” said Cole. “’Dready has a job to do an’ he’s got to fulfill that mission’. “Is like Bob saying we must carry … Read entire article »

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MEET 12-YEAR-OLD ROOTS-REGGAE SINGER FROM SPANISH TOWN, SingJahLion!

MEET 12-YEAR-OLD ROOTS-REGGAE SINGER FROM SPANISH TOWN, SingJahLion!

Though he is from one one of Jamaica’s toughest enclaves, 12-year-old roots-reggae singer SingJahLion says breaking the stereotype associated with Spanish Town is one of his objectives. And he is doing that with music. The uplifting Book, Book, Book and A Better Tomorrow are two of his latest songs. They encourage empowerment among the youth at a time when many of SingJahLion’s peers are considered lost by Jamaica’s older generation. SingJahLion “I learn from early from my father … Read entire article »

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POPCAAN TO JOIN BUJU BANTON, SMOKEY ROBINSON, COCOA TEA AND SKINNY FABULOUS, AT THE ST. KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL, JUNE 27-29!

POPCAAN TO JOIN BUJU BANTON, SMOKEY ROBINSON, COCOA TEA AND SKINNY FABULOUS, AT THE ST. KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL, JUNE 27-29!

By Richard Johnson—Observer senior reporter— Popcaan performing at Wembly Arena in London on December 5. — Another Jamaican act is slated to join Buju Banton on the 2019 staging of the St Kitts Music Festival. Popcaan has been announced as a performer on the event which is scheduled to be held at the Kim Collins Stadium at Bird Rock from June 27 to 29. Speaking at a recent event, St Kitts’ Deputy Prime Minister Shawn Richards, who also has responsibility for culture, said the line-up for this year’s festival has strong appeal for persons across all age … Read entire article »

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AFTER HAVING A STREET NAMED FOR HIM, A STATUE IS NOW COMMISSIONED TO BE ERECTED FOR THE LEGENDARY JIMMY CLIFF!

AFTER HAVING A STREET NAMED FOR HIM, A STATUE IS NOW COMMISSIONED TO BE ERECTED FOR THE LEGENDARY JIMMY CLIFF!

Jimmy Cliff — Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff welcomes the idea of having a statue erected in his honor. “It is a good thing to have a statue erected of me. It is something that encourages our people to love ourselves, thus making us stronger in unity. I appreciate them doing this,” Cliff, 71, told the Jamaica Observer. Olivia “Babsy” Grange On March 28, Gloucester Avenue in St James — popularly called the Hip Strip — was renamed Jimmy Cliff Boulevard. The event … Read entire article »

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FIVE WEEKS AT NO.1 FOR KOFFEE, AS ETANA/BUGLE, ROC RIVA, AND ELEPHANT MAN, MAKE NEW ENTRIES!

FIVE WEEKS AT NO.1 FOR KOFFEE, AS ETANA/BUGLE, ROC RIVA, AND ELEPHANT MAN, MAKE NEW ENTRIES!

FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 MUSIC CHART          (NY)    4/5/19 TW      LW WOC TITLE                                      ARTIST                                 LABEL                      HPR Five weeks @ No.1 1          1       10        TOAST (5)                             KOFFEE                                COLUMBIA RECORDS #1 2          5       11        Reggae Music                         Kabaka Pyramid                      Ghetto Youths Int’l      #2 3          3       13        How To Love A Strong Woman   Stephen Souza                   One Harmony Records #3 4          4       12        I’ll Be Around                         Winston Francis                      Aqua Gem Records     #4 5          2       13        For You                                   George Nooks                         Tad’s Records              #2 6          6       15        Jamaica                                    Leba/Harkeye                          Taxi Records               #2 7          10     9          Ain’t Too Proud To Beg         Richie … Read entire article »

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TIL SHILOH, BUJU BANTON’S BACKING BAND, HAS RETURNED TO HIM AS ONE BIG FAMILY!

TIL SHILOH, BUJU BANTON’S BACKING BAND, HAS RETURNED TO HIM AS ONE BIG FAMILY!

By Janet Silvera— Til Shiloh Backing Band— They left some of the biggest names in the music industry to return to the place they call home. The original members of Buju Banton’s Til Siloah band, are back with him, and the words that come from their mouths is a rendition of Half Pint’s One Big Family. “We are one big family,” sounded like the chorus of a song as the band members described the most important aspect of their … Read entire article »

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AT AGE 50, SHAGGY GETS PERSONAL ON NEW ALBUM “WAH A GWAAN” COMING OUT MAY 10!

AT AGE 50, SHAGGY GETS PERSONAL ON NEW ALBUM “WAH A GWAAN” COMING OUT MAY 10!

Shaggy– At 50, Mr Boombastic – Orville “Shaggy” Burrell – is proving that he’s still fantastic. He’s winning Grammys, enjoying sold-out concerts across the world, and leading the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) nominations with all of five. And Shaggy is also jumping right into the production of a brand-new album, his most personal to date, where he gives fans a glimpse into his life and even lifts the lid slightly on his not-so-great … Read entire article »

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