Ringing endorsements for the return of Reggae Sunsplash Members of the entertainment community have greeted the announcement of the return of Jamaica’s first major yearly music festival Reggae Sunsplash with ringing endorsements.

To-Isis: A six-pack of talent Eight Years in the music business have not been a bed of roses for the six-man group To-Isis, but they say at least they have earned the respect of their audiences through positive lyrics. They admit, however, that their career should have been further advanced, but give a number of [...]

Monsters of dub Now that Phil Collins has left the country, the coast is clear for the classic reggae/dub duo of Lee “Scratch” Perry and Mad Professor. Each is a living legend, and together are a spectacle not to be missed. The duo is slated for shows in Israel on December 8, 9 and 10, [...]

T&T Set for MTV’s Tempo MTV Networks has announced the launch of Tempo-the first and only Pan-Caribbean television channel, from 9 p.m. today at the MOBS2 Entertainment Centre, Western Main Road, Chaguaramas.

Ultra-Orthodox Bob Marley Not too many concerts draw a mixed crowd of black-hatted Orthodox Jews from Boro Park to dance alongside dreadlocked Rastafarians from Greenwich Village. Even fewer reggae stars consider Israel “home” and believe that Ariel Sharon’s government will be the last before the Messiah comes. Meet Matisyahu, the first ultra-orthodox reggae singer and [...]