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THE MARCIA GRIFFITHS AND FRIENDS UK TOUR IS BACK ON AGAIN!

 Marcia Griffiths (right) seen here with fellow I-Three Judy Mowatt.— THE on-again, off-again ‘Marcia Griffiths and Friends’ shows in the United Kingdom, have been rescheduled for late April at four venues. Copeland Forbes, who is organizing the shows, told the Jamaica Observer that Griffiths, Judy Mowatt, Bob Andy, Tanya Stephens and Richie Spice are confirmed for the gigs, which take place at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire (August 28), O2 Academy in Birmingham (August 29), O2 Academy in Leeds (August 30), and O2 Academy in Bristol on August 31. The acts will be backed by the 809 Band. The shows had been cancelled twice: last September when promoters failed to attract sufficient sponsorship, and in May when the artists had a falling-out with promoter Malinnga Tejan-Sie. Forbes said the London-based Tejan-Sie is no longer in the … Read entire article »

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“KINGSTON MUSIC WEEK” IS NOW ON!

 Bounty Killer performs at Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records tonight.— FOR a second year, the sound of live music is expected to reverberate throughout the Corporate Area as Kingston Music Week takes place over select venues. The event — which began last night and continues until next Sunday — is the brainchild of the RJR Communications Group and aims to bring back live music to the city’s capital across all genres. Event liaison Deidra James said the event has grown with a total of 16 events over the seven days. “We did not want so many events so that there would be too many clashes, especially as it relates to events of the same genre. This year, we are pleased with the mix which includes reggae, dancehall, jazz, folk, pop and alternative music and … Read entire article »

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MORGAN HERITAGE, TANYA STEVENS, LEAD THE 12TH ANNUAL REGGAE FESTIVAL IN OSTRO’DA, POLAND!

MORGAN HERITAGE, TANYA STEVENS, LEAD THE 12TH ANNUAL REGGAE FESTIVAL IN OSTRO’DA, POLAND!

The town of Ostróda, known as the pearl of the north eastern Masurian Lake District, will become a reggae Mecca, Thursday, with the start of the Reggae Festival. Music fans will have the chance to indulge themselves in the sounds of reggae, dub, dancehall, ska and reggaeton, enjoying a line up of over 50 international artists gracing three stages over the next four days. Some of the biggest headliners this year include Jamaican Tanya Stephens, Rod Taylor, … Read entire article »

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CD REVIEW: “DIVERSITY” GENTLEMAN

CD REVIEW: “DIVERSITY” GENTLEMAN

CD REVIEW BY MARLON BURRELL —— Title: DIVERSITY  Artist: GENTLEMAN Label: VP RECORDS Every now and then, an album whose title is truly descriptive of it’s contents comes out. Gentleman’s “Diversity” is one such album. This German reggae artist shows that he is the real deal with this album. “Diversity” draws from contemporary reggae and dancehall influences, while keeping ties with the music’s past. There are several collaborated tracks on this album and the choices of collaborators are reflective … Read entire article »

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