Archive for January, 2009

What a Revelation!

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

What a Revelation!

A year ago, Delroy Roberts was struggling to get his Inspire Records off the ground by shopping the fledgling company’s debut album to reluctant distributors. Now, that album, Revelation, by singer Little Hero, is sitting pretty atop Billboard Magazine’s Reggae Chart.
Produced by Roberts, Revelation entered the chart at number one in its first […]

Going back to his roots

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Going back to his roots: Reggae Reggae Sauce star Levi Roots

The hunt for the Eastern Counties’ most enterprising family is on with Barclays Local Business and Levi Roots.

Dragon’s Den winner and Reggae Reggae Sauce entrepreneur, Levi Roots, has teamed up with Barclays Local Business to hunt for the Eastern Counties’ leading family businesses.

ini seeks perfect Jamaican sound

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

ini seeks perfect Jamaican sound

Having conquered Ghana and much of Africa with his music, African dancehall artiste, Samini, is aiming to conquer the rest of the world, but not before he arms himself with the essential musical knowledge he intends to find in the homeland of reggae.

This African dancehall or rag-life (as it is sometimes […]

Tarrus Riley says Start Anew not for father

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Tarrus Riley says ‘Start Anew’ not for father

Musician Tarrus Riley’s song, Start Anew, that addresses domestic abuse has had tongues wagging in the streets since the court case of his father, singer Jimmy Riley, made headlines last week. Riley, however, has denied claims that the song is about his father.
On Wednesday during C-Sharp’s concert […]

Caribbean islands slammed with double financial hit

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Caribbean islands slammed with double financial hit

A year ago, tourists lined up to eat at Conch Fritters, a downtown restaurant here known for its blackened grouper, conch chowder and other local specialties. Yet, on a recent midweek night last month, tourists were scattered among just a few tables.

Across the bridge on pricey Paradise Island, honeymooner […]