Apache Indian to perform in Mumbai Apache Indian feels that it’s time to reclaim his bhangramuffin fans in India. When reggae artists in UK were speaking out against racism and how to throw a good party, Apache Indian brought the genre closer to home. His hit Arranged Marriage engaged the Indian Diaspora first in the [...]
Reggae/dancehall music has never been short of journeymen. These artistes may not have many hit songs but they keep plugging away, confident the big time is just around the corner. Singer Sophia Squire, who marks her 20th year in the music business this year, fits that bill. The soft-spoken Spanish Town native is promoting her [...]
‘Like A Lion’ roars on to airwaves Reggae artiste Cali P’s latest song, Like A Lion, has been creating waves since its release. The song’s greatest endorsement thus far is being used as the soundtrack for a documentary feature film of the same name about seven-time ESPN X-Games gold medallist, Tanner Hall.
Following the jerk trail in Jamaica With the exception of reggae music, jerk cuisine is probably Jamaica’s best-known cultural export. That’s why the Jamaica Jerk Trail is such a big deal for the Caribbean island. Jamaica is the birthplace of the jerk cooking style, in which a variety of meats are dry-rubbed with a fiery [...]
Buju steadfast as 2nd drug trial draws closer Davud Oscar Markus, the attorney representing beleaguered Jamaican Reggae icon Buju Banton, has hailed his client’s resolve and sense of purpose during his times of trouble. Banton, registered at birth as Mark Anthony Myrie, was arrested and jailed by Florida police in December 2009 on drug-related charges. [...]
Vybz Kartel Defends His Newly Bleached Skin Jamaican Reggae and dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has resurfaced as a much lighter skinned man. Although his transformation has caused much backlash from fans and critics, the musician (born rather dark-skinned) compares his decision to fairer people getting a tan. “This is my new image,” Kartel said. “You [...]
Marley jury hears closing arguments Bob Marley’s children don’t want to see the reggae legend portrayed as a bobblehead or a plush toy, a lawyer representing the family said Thursday.”They brought this case to protect the legacy of their father,” Los Angeles attorney Jill Pietrini told a federal jury in Las Vegas.
Family of reggae legend Bob Marley seeks damages in Las Vegas trial Three years after filing a federal lawsuit in Las Vegas, the widow and children of reggae legend Bob Marley are trying to persuade a jury to award them damages in the case, which stems from the sale of T-shirts bearing Marley’s image in [...]
Reggae sales slump in 2010 Reggae albums released in 2010 undersold 2009 albums and experts want better marketing to resurrect the industry. The sales were so bad that only three albums released in 2010 made the top 10 selling reggae albums list, according to Billboard data on the US market. The rest of the top [...]
Is reggae music losing its appeal? The Makumbusho Village was the venue for the Explosive Zion show in Dar es Salaam a few weeks ago. The event was a cultural blend as people from different walks of life came to celebrate reggae music in Dar es Salaam. The multi cultural gathering told a story of [...]