Entries tagged with "Alborosie"

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ALBOROSIE TO HIT THE ROAD IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM “FREEDOM & FYAH!”

May 21st, 2016 | Add a Comment

Alborosie— AFTER the final notes of the Nyahbinghi-inspired Diversity, Alborosie called time on rehearsals at Grizzly’s complex last Monday. The Italian singer is preparing to hit the road in support of his 10th album, Freedom & Fyah, which will be released digitally today by VP Records. It is out on compact disc on June 3 and in vinyl form in July. The dreadlocked Alborosie, 38, described Freedom & Fyah as his most ‘uniformed’ album to date. “Usually, I do a … Read entire article »

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REGGAE SONGSTRESS DEJAH, RELEASES COVER-VERSION OF 80’S HIT “TELEPHONE LOVE!”

March 2nd, 2015 | Add a Comment

Denette Lewis was born on May 3 in Kingston Jamaica. Originated from humble beginnings, she spent half of her early childhood days in Clarendon ,where she first started singing at the age of 3 within the church settings. After spending couple years in Clarendon she went through the transition of moving back into Kingston at age 8 where she continue singing in church with her sister Noreta Lewis and other family members. While attending Kingston Technical High School, Dejah was very instrumental in the leadership of the school choir where she made great strides within her vocal career. After finishing school she got more involved in music full time where it became a career and started singing professionally. Months after she started working with gospel artist such as Goody Goody, Jai and … Read entire article »

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THE DOCUMENTARY “JOURNEY TO JAH” PREMIERES AT THE ZURICH FILM FESTIVAL!

September 15th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston– Alborosie & Gentleman— TWO European reggae singers who have made a mark in Jamaica are the subject of a documentary entitled Journey To Jah, which premiered September 3 at the Zurich Film Festival. According to the film’s Facebook page, it took seven years to complete. Journey To Jah tracks the rise of Italian singer Alborosie and German singer Gentleman. A German-Swiss production, it is co-directed by Noël Dernesch, Moritz Springer and Marcus Winterbauer. According to the Facebook page, the documentary “is a tale of the seeking and finding of a spiritual home in a foreign culture, one that follows people who are connected by one thing: music”. Richie Stephens and Damian Marley, two Jamaican artists who have worked with Alborosie and Gentleman, are interviewed by the producers. Alborosie, who is from Sicily, first came … Read entire article »

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ALBUM REVIEW BY MARLON BURRELL: “REAL REGGAE MUSIC” BY RICHIE STEVENS!

September 17th, 2013 | Add a Comment

Someone knew what they were doing when they decided to name this album “Real Reggae Music” because that is exactly what you get. The formula here is very simple. Some original well-written songs, a couple of updated reggae classics over some well-produced authentic reggae rhythms, many of which are familiar, with one of Jamaica’s finest vocalists doing the crooning. Top that off with some classic rhythms supplied by the legendary Bunny Lee from his 1970’s … Read entire article »

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TOOTS HIBBERT AND BERES HAMMOND HEAD TO THE NEW ZEALAND RAGGA MUFFINS FESTIVAL!

November 30th, 2012 | Add a Comment

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston— Beres Hammond and Toots and The Maytals are among the headliners for the February 1-2 Ragga Muffins Festival in Rotorua, New Zealand. According to a statement from organisers, Italian singer Albarosie and emerging American reggae band Rebelution are also on the sixth staging of the show. (L-R) Toots Hibbert and Beres Hammond Hip-hop star Lauryn Hill and British band UB40 are part of the eclectic line-up. First held in 2008, the Ragga Muffins Festival played major Australian … Read entire article »

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IT’S ANOTHER MOBO AWARD FOR SEAN PAUL!

November 6th, 2012 | Add a Comment

SEAN Paul walked away with the award for Best Reggae Act, Saturday, November 3, at the 17th staging of the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. The ceremony was held in Liverpool, England. Sean Paul The deejay beat Popcaan, Konshens, Damian Marley, and Mr. Vegas to cop the award. It was his second MOBO for Best Reggae Act, the first coming in 2009. Italian singer Albarosie won the award last year, while Gyptian won the category in 2010. Sean Paul … Read entire article »

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