Dressing the wounds of dancehall

In the article entitled ‘No Caribbean love for dancehall’ by Krista Henry in the May 10 issue of The Gleaner, the assertion that “Caribbean islands are putting a ’stop order’ on Jamaican artistes travelling throughout the region” is not only misleading but also divisive.

Indeed, the observation that Jamaican songs are being […]

Matisyahu keeps the faith while rapping

Matisyahu, the devout Jewish rapper, is making the kind of journey he makes all the time between his music and his religion. On this recent Friday afternoon, that consists of walking through Manhattan from a voice lesson to prepare for Shabbat, the Jewish holy day of rest. For Matisyahu, […]

Legends ready to rock TT
With just one week to go before the show that will set the pace for all shows to follow in 2K9 and beyond, promoters of I Am Legend II, are rearing to go and eager to see the masses that will flock to the Queen’s Park Savannah next week Saturday.

Shabba Ranks […]

Vacant Metro Orlando homes leave neighbors feeling empty
There’s a squiggle of yellow crime-scene tape on the ground and a notice from code enforcement staked to the front yard of the vacant, one-story brick home near Lake Jessamine in Orange County. The water in the backyard swimming pool is dark and scummy.

Tim Repasky says the brick […]

Reggae Builds In Asian Appeal
As NY1 marks Asian-American Heritage Month, the station profiles musical artists and their struggle to find mainstream success in the United States. NY1’s Jeanine Ramirez filed the first report on a Brooklyn reggae band.
Yuichi Iida is a Japanese-born musician, but plays a West African drum in Brooklyn as the band leader […]