Remaking a rhythm or duplicating it does not necessarily mean that a rhythm was not good enough but it might be a testament that the first was exceptional.
There have been some memorable dancehall rhythms over the past two decades, and recently, there have been remakes of these older rhythms on the airwaves.
Reggae Rising Festival unites family and culture under umbrella of One Love’
Thousands of reggae music and culture fans are gathered this weekend in Piercy for the second annual Reggae Rising Festival. New this year is the availability of single-day tickets for Sunday, allowing those who may not be able to commit to the entire three-day festival an opportunity to experience the world famous event.
The music so far has been incredible. Festival attendees have already enjoyed some 22 acts…
Another successful staging of Reggae Sumfest
Reggae Sumfest, the highly anticipated four-day festival kicked off with a bang at the annual beach party on Sunday July 13. Patrons from various parishes plus overseas visitors came out in their numbers to support up-and-coming talents such as Rising Star’s very own Nickesha Barnes and Romaine Virgo.
American takes ‘Dancehall Queen’ title
Twenty-three-year-old Michelle Young, of Boston in the United States, created history yesterday morning at the Pier One Complex, in Montego Bay, when she became the first American to win the coveted Red Label Wine International Dancehall Queen title.
“I have never been this happy in my entire life,” said the diminutive Young, as tears of joy rolled down her cheeks. “I am going to cherish this moment for the rest of my life - I am on top of the world.”
Sasha, Turbulence back Together?
The saying ‘ol’ fire stick easy fi ketch’ would seem to apply to singers Sasha and Turbulence in their latest music video for the single Don’t Wanna Be Alone.
The two ex-lovers reunited recently in their latest video and has been creating waves in the streets, causing tongues to wag about the nature of their relationship.
