Bobby Clarke— FIVE months after becoming the giant Cumulus Media Network Group’s (CMNG) “reggae and Caribbean arm”, the head of Irie Jam Radio says the partnership has given the Queens, New York station a greater opportunity to expose West Indian culture to a broader audience. The Irie Jam Show, co-hosted by Dubmaster Chris and DJ Ron, airs Sundays from 8:00 pm to midnight on Radio 103.9, one of the hundreds of radio stations under the CMNG banner. Clarke, a Kingstonian who started Irie Jam 22 years ago, told Splash that the CMNG deal has helped the station move beyond its hardcore Caribbean base. “We’re now heard in different markets which gives us a bigger voice and platform. We have a full-fledged variety show that is distinctly Caribbean,” said Clarke. CMNG moved into the Caribbean market … Read entire article »