Riddim Salut Jamaica’s Bob Marley Tribute featuring Yaadcore and Fiyah Yout
First Riddim Salut Jamaica in New York On Sunday, February 10, deejays, clothing designers, artists, media personalities and dancers headed over to Lover’s Rock New York, for the highly anticipated, Riddim Salut Jamaica. Despite the threats of a snowstorm, the crowd was eager to experience this new event in the New York City area, which […]
New Kingston and Friends Bob Marley Tribute
New Kingston and Friends Pay Tribute to Bob Marley at SOB’s On February 6, New York City music fans received a special treat. Before embarking on a “Rock 2 Roots Tour,” New Kingston headlined a Bob Marley Tribute Concert at SOBs. The band that independently released their debut album “In The Streets,” in 2011, now […]
Kush Wednesdays 7th Anniversary and Bob Marley Tribute
An Organic Cultural Event Deep in the Heart of Brooklyn Reggae fans flocked to the Caribbean American Entertainment Center in Brooklyn, New York to honor the “King of Reggae, ” Bob Marley. Simultaneously, Abajonai Kushites, Reggae Artist and Founder of “Kush Wednesdays,” celebrated 7 years of the weekly open mic for reggae, roots, and culture. More After The Jump…
Blacka Di Danca Celebrates Earthstrong at Negril Village
It’s Just Dancing Party Presents A Fun-Filled Earthstrong Celebration for New York Top Tier Choreographer Most great events encompass various aspects that lead to the gestalt of the overall experience. Events that merge disciplines are usually the most fun because they create a holistic cultural experience. The It’s Just Dancing Crew went all out on […]
Kakaba Pyramid Torched the SOB’s Stage with Blazing Lyrics
Kabaka Pyramid Kontraband Tour Hit New York City On Friday, November 23, New York City fans endured the frigid weather for the highly anticipated, Kabaka Pyramid, Kontraband Tour at SOB’s. New York City renowned selector DJ Gringo of Stateside Revolution and Host of Sirius XM, “The Joint,” warmed up the crowd awaiting the revolutionary artist. Next up, […]
Kabaka Pyramid to Perform at SOBs for US Kontraband Tour
Kabaka Pyramid Prepares to Perform at Legendary Venue From the onset of his career, Kabaka Pyramid made it clear, that he would not only make his mark as a lyricist, but also set the stage for conversations of social change. He has perfectly planned every step of his career, to show his evolution as an […]
The Rockhouse Foundation and Third World Raise One Third of A Million Dollars for the Children of Jamaica, in One Night!
The Rockhouse Foundation Works To Build An Inclusive Educational Community in Negril On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, Rockhouse Foundation hosted the foundation’s 14th annual dinner to raise money for its beneficiary, the children of Jamaica. The Foundation to date raised $4.5 million U.S.D to fund projects to improve education in Negril. Most notable is the […]
Chart Topper Etana Celebrates “Reggae Forever” Album Launch In New York City
Etana Connects Soul to Soul with Her Fans from Near and Far with Her Latest Album, “Reggae Forever” This visit to New York was a special one for Etana, Shauna McKenzie Morris. She delivered a stellar performance at Music for Life on Saturday, May 5, 2018, giving fans a mini concert, which included a special […]
Etana, Ed Robinson, Nadine Sutherland, Keisha Martin, Richie Lou and Nello Vibes Headline The Lawman Lynch Foundation Music For Life Benefit Concert
Reggae Artists Come Together to Raise Money for Underserved Children On Saturday, May 5th, 2018, the Benjamin Banneker Auditorium, brought together a diverse crowd for a great cause. Music for Life is a philanthropic event launched by The Lawman Lynch Foundation in 2008, in Jamaica. The original mission of this organization was to raise funds […]
OkayAfrica Raises The Bar With D’banj, Sister Nancy, Rayvon and The Compozers in New York City
Okayafrica’s “Riddim and Beats” Fused Several Musical Genres On Thursday, August 10, 2017, Okayafrica, a company which fuses music, fashion and culture, presented “Riddim and Beats” at Lincoln Center. The diverse crowd awaited the excited line up, which included D’banj, Sister Nancy,and The Compozer. More After The Jump…
Three Female Reggae Artists To Watch In The U.S.
More Lionesses On The Rise Recently there has been a rise in the number of female dancehall and reggae artists in Jamaica. On the roots and culture side you have Jah9, Kelissa, Hempress Sativa and Xana Romeo garnering international attention, and on the dancehall side there is Spice, Shensea, and Ishawna setting dances and stages […]
HEAR THIS: Kiff ‘Mix N Ting’
Jersey’s Kiff started making waves last year with a style he had coined Jersey soca; a unique blend of Jersey club and the island sounds he grew up on. The pairing picked up on similar traits between the two, specifically Barbados’ style of crop over. The remix culture that such a big part of both soca […]