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Selector A says ‘Reggae Loves Africa Vol. 2’ inspired by Nelson Mandela

Eisaku “Selector A” Yamaguchi with his latest album “Reggae Loves Africa Vol. 2.” Photo by Eisaku “Selector A” Yamaguchi Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! New York-based reggae producer …

Fulfil reggae’s impact — Jesse Royal

Roots reggae singer Jesse Royal says the impact reggae music has had on the world can never be erased. Speaking with the Jamaica Observer in a recent interview, the Modern Day Judas singer sought to remind his colleagues how influential the genre is while …

Zim reggae stars honour late Cocoa Tea in song

'Very solid' – Kaywa endorses Joseph Matthew’s ‘Love In You’ Reggae hit song

Celebrated UK-based Ghanaian Afrocentric artiste Joseph Matthew’s newest track, “Love In You,” has garnered consequential acclaim within the Ghanaian music scene, particularly catching the ear of legendary sound engineer Kaywa. David Kojo Kyei, better …

‘I Almost Died’: Reggae Boy Michail Antonio Recounts Car Crash

West Ham and Reggae Boyz forward, Michail Antonio, has revealed that he almost died in a car crash last December. The 34-year-old broke his right leg in four places in the single vehicle crash on December 7. Speaking with BBC Morning Live in an interview …

Two Jamaican reggae artists with rural roots pass on, leaving echoes of the 1990s

Two Jamaican artists, Cocoa Tea and Determine, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of “conscious” reggae music that was especially popular in the 1990s even as the dancehall genre expanded and often blended with it. Although their styles were …

A reggae festival in Slovakia? Against the odds, Uprising thrives

Reggae and Slovakia might seem like an unlikely pairing, but for the past 18 years, Rasťo Pružinec and Sveťo Moravčík - the driving force behind Uprising Festival, Slovakia’s only reggae festival - have made it their mission to prove otherwise. Article …

Reggae Artist Moziyah Cries For Love

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Moziyah has one goal – to make great music that will entertain, inspire, and resonate on an international level. He was born Andrew Roberts at 50 Red Hills Road and raised in the garrison of Kingston, Jamaica. Moziyah has a keen insight …

Reggae Youths, Flankers FC clash in St James FA/Sandals Major League first leg semifinal

Reggae Youths' Natanel Wilson (right) tries to get away from Lilliput Rovers' Keyanta Clarke in their St James FA/Sandals Resorts International Major League Zone A return round game played at the UDC Field on March 1. Reggae Youths won the game …

Sting and Shaggy share laughs over intense yoga session that left the reggae star floored

Exclusive: Sting and Shaggy got up to alot during their intense yoga session ( Image: Getty Images for The Rainforest Fund) Sting left reggae icon Shaggy exhausted unable to stand up - after the pair enjoyed a gruelling yoga session. Shaggy was shocked to …

Reggae icon Cocoa Tea rocked the racetrack, stage

Born Colvin Scott in 1959, Cocoa Tea grew up in the rural fishing village of Rocky Point. Raised by a single mother, it was during his years as a student at Bustamante Junior Secondary School that he became a member of the singing group the Rockydonians. …

Messi the spark for Reggae Boyz flame?

NEWLY APPOINTED JFF Ambassador Tanya Lee Perkins, the driving force behind the Reggae Boyz’s sponsorship efforts in 2025, believes Lionel Messi’s visit to Jamaica has sparked momentum for the country’s football beyond the dedicated fans. “The aura and …

Mystic Tammy asks why reggae is not revered in Jamaica

Mystic Tammy... KINGSTON, Jamaica — Years ago, Netherlands-based radio broadcaster Tamara ‘Mystic Tammy’ Wijngaarde was shocked to realise that reggae is actually not the dominant sound on the radio or in the streets in Jamaica. She discovered that weird …

Reggae A Di Remedy

Skatta Lopa. Wherever he performs as lead singer for Inner Circle, Skatta Lopa adapts to the demands of diverse audiences. For Reggae A Di Remedy, his first solo song in some time, he returns to his dancehall roots. Co-produced by Shandari Entertainment …

9 local-based players named in Reggae Boyz squad for STVG games

Nine players from the Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League (JPL) have been called up to the Reggae Boyz 23-man squad for their CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifiers against St Vincent and the Grenadines on March 21 and 25. The local-based invitees include …

Legendary Reggae Club the Wild Hare Finds a New Home in West Loop

The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary, the decades-old north side destination for reggae, is ready for its next chapter. Later this spring, the iconic venue will relocate from its longtime Lincoln Park spot to the Fulton Market area at 950 W …

Florida Grand Opera to Present ‘Opera Meets Reggae’

“Opera Meets Reggae 2.0: Hit Me With Music,” will take place as part of the Florida Grand Opera’s Innovation Hub. Following the success of last year’s concert,”Hit Me With Music” continues to explore the surprising commonalities between opera and reggae, …

Clive Hunt releases ‘Fields Of Gold: A Reggae Tribute To Sting’

Veteran super-producer Clive Hunt is really proud of the release of his album, ‘Fields Of Gold: A Reggae Tribute To Sting’, which is slated to drop on Friday via Ineffable Records. The album includes songs voiced by Steel Pulse, Third World, Maxi Priest, …

Nine JPL players earn Reggae Boyz call-up for Gold Cup qualifiers

Jamaica's senior men midfielder Sue-Lae McCalla hugs Head Coach Steve McClaren after their 1-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in an international friendly football match at Montego Bay Sports Complex in St James. (Photo: Paul Reid) Nine players from the …

Vocalist of the Year 50+ John Michael Ferrari NACMAI

John Michael Ferrari Honored as NACMAI Vocalist of the Year 50+ and Receives Two Horizon Awards Awards for Gospel and New Country PIGEON FORGE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The North American Country Music Association …

July Court Hearing Announced for Lawsuit between American Businessman Gerard Richard Williams III and Vietnamese Singer

ORANGE COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A July 7, 2025, court hearing has been set in the Orange County Superior Court of The State of California, regarding a lawsuit filed and subsequently dismissed with prejudice …

Raleigh Music Publishing and The ICM Crescendo Music Royalty Fund Partner to Acquire Iconic Kal Mann Publishing Catalog

Catalog includes over 200 classic songs including massive hit “Jump Around” NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raleigh Music Publishing LLC and The ICM Crescendo Music Royalty Fund are pleased to announce the …

Ridge Banks Rocks 2025 with Electrifying New Single “Doors”

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After an award-winning year that saw him crowned “US Artist of the Year” by the Elite Music Awards and land another Top 10 spot for “Best Male Artist” at the IAMA and the WSA, …

PIONEER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES THE BROADWAY COMES TO RENO 2025-2026 SEASON LINE-UP

Broadway Comes to Reno is thrilled to announce a monumental, direct-from-Broadway season featuring five brand-new musical productions. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Broadway Comes to Reno is thrilled to announce a …

HIP Video Promo Presents: Crystal Starr releases all new music video "Part-Time Lover"

Crystal Starr's "Part Time Lover" Redefines Modern Pop LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vocal powerhouse Crystal Starr is one of music’s most compelling independent voices. Inspired by the …

HIP Video Promo Presents: Pastor Jamaal releases all new music video "Global World"

Pastor Jamaal fuses Gospel and Hip Hop music in his brand new single "Global World" SC, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pastor Jamaal is “not your average Pastor”—he’s a musical innovator, a proud weaver of street …

HIP Video Promo Presents: Aliza Li premieres new music video "Healing" on Music-News.com

Atlanta's Rising R&B Star Aliza Li Redefines Healing in Brand New Single "Healing" ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atlanta's rising star in R&B and neo-soul, Aliza Li, has lifted her …

HIP Video Promo Presents: Ute Lemper is back with an all new music video "Mack The Knife"

Musical Theatre Icon Ute Lemper releases her reimagined take of "Mack The Knife" ROSELLE PARK, NJ, GERMANY, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Everybody knows the tune. But not everyone realizes the meaning that animates the song. “ …

HIP Video Promo Presents: BEEWARE premieres all new music video "The Black Seed" on Music-News.com

BEEWARE Pays Musical Tribute to Chicago's Revolutionary Spirit in Brand New Hip Hop Track "The Black Seed" CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crafting resonant hip-hop soul infused with conscious …

Lia Vybz Ignites the Scene with 'Fire Sign' – A House Fusion Anthem Dropping March 21

Lia Vybz blends Afro, Dance, and Alternative House in her upcoming single Fire Sign, a fiery, high-energy anthem arriving March 21. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising House Fusion artist Lia Vybz is set …

Agency689 & Traveler Guitar Unveil AI-Enhanced Campaign at NAMM 2025

Agency689 debuts an AI-enhanced campaign for Traveler Guitar at NAMM 2025, blending cutting-edge tech with human creativity. BEND, OR, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agency689 is redefining AI’s role in visual storytelling …

HIP Video Promo Presents: daFinchi releases brand new music video "Peter Rabbit"

daFinchi continues to break stereotypes in his brand new hip hop track "Peter Rabbit" BRIDGEPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Becoming a lawyer is notoriously difficult—only the best and brightest can handle the …

ATTO Technology Debuts Next-Generation Connectivity at NAB Show 2025

Connectivity: The Driving Force Behind Storage and Processing in Media Workflows AMHERST, NY, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amherst, NY (March 18, 2025) – ATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader in network and storage …

THE EAGLEMANIACS TO HEADLINE THE FIRST HORIZON BANK ENCORE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE ST. JUDE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL NASHVILLE

THE 25TH RUNNING OF THE RACE TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrating 25 Years Running, the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series Nashville announced today that …

Lofi Girl Celebrates 10 Years of chill beats with a week-long anniversary event

Lofi Girl, the YouTube channel known for its 24/7 lo-fi beats radio, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a series of special events throughout the week. FRANCE, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lofi Girl, the beloved YouTube …

Caveman Music Festival Returns Offering Another Day to Enthusiasts and Higher Education to Locals

WESTON, CO, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Caveman Music Festival returns in 2025 with an expanded schedule designed to give music fans and outdoor enthusiasts the ultimate adult “summer camp” experience. The new 4-day festival …

Bergen County Players’ Production of Things My Mother Taught Me Explores Joy and Stress of Family Life Thru April 5

Comedy About Relationships and Unsolicited Parental Advice Stars Viral Sensation Juston LeBaron of the LeBaron Family Singers ORADELL, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Personally meaningful and perfect for our times, …

April is Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month in California

California ranks 35th in the nation for arts funding despite the importance of the arts to the state’s economy SACRAMENTO , CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California for the Arts today announced that the seventh annual …

Hidden WWII Love Letters Inspired Tori Martin’s New Music Video, ‘Abilene’

Unique ‘Short Film’ Highlights The Creativity Of This Rising Country Star Who Will Perform At TRRR Music Awards March 24 In Arlington, Texas NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Abilene” is Tori Martin’s fast- …