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BERES HAMMOND TO JOIN AIR SUPPLY AT NEW YORK CITY’S “GROOVIN’ IN THE PARK” CONCERT JUNE 29!

BERES HAMMOND TO JOIN AIR SUPPLY AT NEW YORK CITY’S “GROOVIN’ IN THE PARK” CONCERT JUNE 29!

Beres Hammond – File Reggae hit machine Beres Hammond will join Australian soft-pop duo Air Supply as headline acts at the annual Groovin’ In The Park Concert at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York, June 29. Hammond, who ignited New York City when he last appeared on Groovin’ at Roy Wilkins Park in 2012, is expected to again have his way with music lovers when he belts out favourites like Rockaway, In Love With You, What One Dance Can Do, She Loves Me … Read entire article »

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“I WON’T BE RULED BY RECORD SALES” SAYS TESSANNE CHIN!

“I WON’T BE RULED BY RECORD SALES” SAYS TESSANNE CHIN!

By: Jodee Brown—- The path from TV talent show winner to recording star can be a fraught one, but Tessanne Chin won’t let it rattle her. “I look at people like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood; it was not an overnight thing,” she told the Star at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Toronto, where she received a Luminary Award at the weekend University of the West Indies benefit gala. “I am not going to take on that pressure of, ‘Oh, … Read entire article »

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KAREEM BURRELL PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS FATHER PHILLIP “FATTIS” BURRELL WITH THE RELEASE OF “LIVING HEART!”

KAREEM BURRELL PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS FATHER PHILLIP “FATTIS” BURRELL WITH THE RELEASE OF “LIVING HEART!”

   By Howard Campbell— Phillip ‘Fattis’ Burrell—-LIVING Heart, a 12-song tribute to producer Phillip ‘Fattis’ Burrell’s Xterminator Records, was released on March 11. The album’s release marks the 25th anniversary of the label that helped nurture the careers of Ini Kamoze, Luciano and Sizzla. Burrell died in December 2011 at age 57. Living Heart is compiled by his son Kareem Burrell through his XTM.Nation label. He says It includes “rare jewels” his father produced as well as songs from … Read entire article »

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R&B’s ASHANTI REWORKS THE JAMAICAN CLASSIC “MY FIRST REAL LOVE” AS HER LATEST RELEASE!

R&B’s ASHANTI REWORKS THE JAMAICAN CLASSIC “MY FIRST REAL LOVE” AS HER LATEST RELEASE!

By Kevin Jackson—  Ashanti– TWENTY-THREE years after it was a massive local hit for singer D Wisdom, the ballad My First Real Love has taken on new life. The song has been covered by Rhythm and Blues singer Ashanti with a guest slot by Beenie Man. Ashanti’s version is titled First Real Love, and is from her new album BraveHeart which is due for release on March 4. BraveHeart is the first album of new material from Ashanti … Read entire article »

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THE 5TH ANNUAL DENNIS BROWN CONCERT TAKES PLACE IN KINGSTON, FEBRUARY 23!

THE 5TH ANNUAL DENNIS BROWN CONCERT TAKES PLACE IN KINGSTON, FEBRUARY 23!

  KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JARIA) says that this year’s 5th Annual Dennis Brown Concert will take place on the Kingston Waterfront, on Sunday, February 23 starting at 5:00pm. The concert will feature “some of the biggest names in reggae music, all performing for free, in paying tribute and continuing the love and respect for the reggae icon who died on July 1, 1999” He was 42 years old. JARIA said that the line-up also … Read entire article »

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THE 8TH ANNUAL BEST OF THE BEST CARIBBEAN MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS TO MIAMI!

THE 8TH ANNUAL BEST OF THE BEST CARIBBEAN MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS TO MIAMI!

  Miami, FL— Best Of The Best Entertainment, in association with, Rockers Island Entertainment and Massive B, will once again bring the heat to the streets of South Florida during Memorial Weekend (May 23 – 26), with several blockbuster parties and exclusive shindigs — all anchored by the city’s long running music, culinary and arts festival, Best Of The Best 2014. This year’s big concert will be held Sunday, May 25th at Bayfront Park (301 Biscayne Blvd.) in downtown Miami and feature performances from a bevy … Read entire article »

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BERES HAMMOND, MAXI PRIEST FOR WESTSIDE REGGAE FESTIVAL IN DANBURY, CONNECTICUT!

BERES HAMMOND, MAXI PRIEST FOR WESTSIDE REGGAE FESTIVAL IN DANBURY, CONNECTICUT!

By Erik Ofgang—- Beres Hammond, shown here, and Maxi Priest will be among the performers Saturday, Aug. 10, at the annual Westside Reggae Festival at Ives Concert Park in Danbury—- Terrence Jack said he believes Connecticut residents don’t get enough chances to celebrate Caribbean culture. That’s why Jack, founder of the Danbury-based concert and festival promotion company Heart and Soul Entertainment, said he’s hosting an event this weekend that will celebrate one of the Caribbean’s most popular exports … Read entire article »

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COLLIE BUDDZ TO GUEST STAR AT BERES HAMMOND’S CONCERT IN BERMUDA JULY 31!

COLLIE BUDDZ TO GUEST STAR AT BERES HAMMOND’S CONCERT IN BERMUDA JULY 31!

By Colin Thompson  Bermuda’s international reggae star Collie Buddz will perform locally to help kick start Cup Match festivities, The Royal Gazette can reveal. Collie Buddz, whose real name is Colin Harper, will make a special guest appearance during the launch of Beres Hammond’s ‘One Love, One Life’ concert to be held July 31 at Par-La-Ville Car Park. “Collie Buddz will grace the stage and make a special guest appearance,” confirmed one of the event’s promoters, Declan Harris. “We are … Read entire article »

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CHRISTOPHER MARTIN JOINS BERES HAMMOND, SHAGGY AND KONSHENS FOR ST. KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 27!

CHRISTOPHER MARTIN JOINS BERES HAMMOND, SHAGGY AND KONSHENS FOR ST. KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 27!

  BASSETERRE —- Singing sensation Christopher Martin joins a spectacular lineup of reggae music on the 17th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, which takes place on Thursday June 27th to Saturday June 29th, 2013. Martin replaces Tessanne Chin, who recently informed the St. Kitts Music Festival Executive Committee that she is unable to perform on the June event. Chairperson of the Talent Committee of the St. Kitts Music Festival, Adrian Lam, while expressing regrets that Tessanne Chin will not … Read entire article »

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TOP FLIGHT PRODUCER JAMES POYSER LAYS DOWN HIS JAMAICAN ROOTS!

TOP FLIGHT PRODUCER JAMES POYSER LAYS DOWN HIS JAMAICAN ROOTS!

  BY RICHARD JOHNSON—- THE name James Poyser came up during a press conference at the recent Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival. American soul singer John Legend was asked about the track Humanity by roots-reggae group Prince Lincoln and the Royal Rasses, which he covered with The Roots on his album, Wake Up! He said he had been introduced to the song by Poyser, a musician with Jamaican roots living in Philadelphia. POYSER… I’m a huge fan of Beres … Read entire article »

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