Reggae CDs Under German Scrutiny for Anti-Gay Lyrics

The homophobic lyrics of several Jamaican reggae musicians has moved the German government to consider blacklisting them and restrict their sales and distribution.

The CDs by Elephant Man and T.O.K. could be put on the “Index of Harmful Materials,” which, while it would not censor the materials in Germany, […]

Jamaican Sets World Record in 100 Meters at 9.72

The Reebok Grand Prix meet took place at Randalls Island on Saturday night, but it was a home crowd for Jamaica’s newest sprint star at 100 meters, Usain Bolt.
And the 6,490 fans were greeted with a stunning performance as Bolt set a world record in 9.72 seconds, […]

Billy Ocean Inducted Into International Reggae Music Hall Of Fame
Trinidad & Tobago-born, UK raised singer, Billy Ocean, was Sunday night inducted into the International Reggae & World Music Awards Hall Of Fame.
The singer, whose real name is Leslie Sebastian Charles, was honored for his lengthy years of service to the music industry at the Apollo […]

‘Night Noise’ Act casts shadow - Promoters protest regulation - Dutty Fridaze on hold

Promoters of weekly street dances have said that they are unable to survive under the current new conditions regarding enforcement of the Noise Abatement Act.
A number of them have been feeling the pinch in their pockets, as many have recorded losses since […]

Reggae Gig Stopped By Outrage

Jamaican reggae singer Bounty Killer has had two of his three UK concerts cancelled in the last week, following a campaign by the gay human rights group OutRage!
In Germany, Bounty Killer’s performance in Essen was cancelled and other German concert dates are now in doubt as gay human rights groups are […]