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“MAKE BOB MARLEY A NATIONAL HERO” SAYS AUTHOR DAVID CUPPLES!

By Basil Walters—  Top: David Cupples. AMERICAN author David Cupples believes Bob Marley should be made a National Hero of Jamaica. During his address to the Bob Marley Lecture Series Thursday at the Undercroft at University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona, Cupples described Marley as a revolutionary and visionary whose message was more powerful than folk legend, Bob Dylan. “I try today to let everybody understand Bob Marley a little better and what he was fighting against. To everyone all over the world today Bob is a great hero; Bob Dylan deserves the Nobel Prize, but our Bob deserves it more in my opinion,” said Cupples. “In my opinion, Bob should be made a Jamaica national hero without question. So too Michael Manley.” The forum took place on opening day of the three-day … Read entire article »

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REGGAE STARS ATTEND PRIVATE RECEPTION TO HONOR VP RECORDS EXECUTIVE CHRIS CHIN,OD!

​ ​ VP Records executive Christopher ‘Chris’ Chin— Kingston, JA:— Some of the biggest stars in the reggae industry including singer Beres Hammond, Capleton, Chronixx, Etana, Nadine Sutherland, Ibamah, Lloyd Parks and Queens Ifrica were in attendance at a private reception on Heroes Day, at the Pavilion at Hope Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica, to honor VP Records’ executive Christopher ‘Chris’ Chin. Earlier that morning, Chin was the recipient of the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) from the government of Jamaica for outstanding work in the music industry both locally and internationally.   Chris has accomplished much in the music industry, expanding the Jamaica Ave record store into a major distribution outlet and the largest independent reggae label in the world, distributing songs for Sean Paul, Shaggy, Buju Banton, Maxi Priest, … Read entire article »

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COPELAND FORBES SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT AT THE PETER TOSH SYMPOSIUM!

 Top: Copeland Forbes Bottom: Peter Tosh The annual Peter Tosh Symposium, in keeping with the spirit of the fiery artist, was this year not without controversy. The singer’s former manager, Copeland Forbes, debunked comments by two of last year’s presenters — Evah Gordon and attorney Miguel Lorne. “I am here today to dismiss some things that were said here last year, which were all fabricated,” Forbes told the gathering inside the Multi- Functional Room at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus. “I wasn’t here last year, but I saw the video that has now gone viral with one of them [presenters] coming here to tell you that when Bob [Marley] invited Michael Manley and Edward Seaga on stage to shake hands at the (April 1978) One Love Peace Concert, that it was planned … Read entire article »

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“THE MUSICAL HIGH PRIEST” ROY SHIRLEY – THE MAN WHO CHANGED THE GAME!

“THE MUSICAL HIGH PRIEST” ROY SHIRLEY – THE MAN WHO CHANGED THE GAME!

Roy Shirley was perhaps the most eccentric performer in Jamaican music, mesmerising audiences at various venues, including the Carib Theatre, with some superb, electrifying performances during the 1960s. Donning a costume that befitted a priest, with headdress and pastor’s gown to match, Roy would kneel, wail and groan on stage while manoeuvring through intricate stage routines, this, he combined with a voice that was truly unique. He aptly acquired the title ‘The Musical High Priest’. To witness … Read entire article »

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“WORLD SOUND SYSTEM MUSIC FESTIVAL” TO BE HOSTED BY FREDDIE McGREGOR OCTOBER 13 IN KINGSTON!

“WORLD SOUND SYSTEM MUSIC FESTIVAL” TO BE HOSTED BY FREDDIE McGREGOR OCTOBER 13 IN KINGSTON!

    New York, NY – Promoted as a two-day music festival set to debut on Saturday, October 13 & Sunday, October 14 (Constant Spring Golf Club – Kingston, Jamaica), Big Ship Music Inc. in association with Jamaica Tourist Board presents the first annual World Sound System Music Festival featuring Grammy-nominated Reggae Ambassador Freddie McGregor, O.D. and popular sound systems from around the world like Stone Love, Merritone., Bass Odyssey, Tony Matterhorn, Kurt Riley & Colin Hinds … Read entire article »

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TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS 2012 – TO HONOR MUSIC LUMINARY RONNIE NASRALLA!

TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS 2012 – TO HONOR MUSIC LUMINARY RONNIE NASRALLA!

By Howard Campbell—– FOR over 30 years, Ronnie Nasralla was one of the movers and shakers in Jamaica’s music industry. On July 28, he will be honoured for his contribution as artiste manager and music producer at the annual Tribute To The Greats show at Curphey Place in St Andrew. Speaking to the Jamaica Observer from his home in Atlanta, Georgia, the 81-year-old Nasralla described the award as a “great thing”. He believes it is overdue. NASRALLA… played … Read entire article »

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“ONE PEOPLE” DOCUMENTARY SHOWS THE GOOD STUFF OF JAMAICA!

“ONE PEOPLE” DOCUMENTARY SHOWS THE GOOD STUFF OF JAMAICA!

Zachary Harding—- Jamaica50 documentary highlights what’s right with the island By Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter—– Zachary Harding gave guests a sneak peek into his One Peopledocumentary, a project started a year ago on Tuesday. The official premiere of the documentary takes place on Jamaica’sIndependence Day, August 6. A collaborative effort between Harding and Justine Henzell, One Peopleis the official Jamaica50 documentary and looks at what Jamaica means to the rest of the world in its 50th year of Independence. At the preview that took place at … Read entire article »

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POLITICS IN SONGS – THE MUSIC OF POLITICS!

POLITICS IN SONGS – THE MUSIC OF POLITICS!

From The Jamaica Gleaner Published: Sunday | December 25, 2011   Popular Songs Campaign Hits ’70s Peak Over the years, political parties have used popular Jamaican hit recordings to help bolster their election campaigns. As early as 1960, Clancy Eccles’ Freedom was used for political purposes, when Sir Alexander Bustamante, founder of the Jamaica Labour Party and Chief Minister at the time, adopted it for his fight against the Federation of the West Indies. The song disclosed the concept of repatriation to Africa, … Read entire article »

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