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 [...]
Matisyahu’s London debut Fresh from rocking the States, Hassidic reggae performer Matisyahu has dropped into Europe with a series of gigs. London got a taste of what Americans have been enjoying for the last couple of years – reggae with a Jewish flavour. Matisyahu is no novelty Jew looking to make a fast buck. He [...]
Reggae artistes and sex Sting 2005 should be commended for the intention to promote peace, love and unity in response to our gun culture and high murder rate. This is a good move to disassociate entertainment from violence and immorality. There is also an urgent need for those promoters to add responsible sexual lyrics and [...]
Sean Paul Addresses His Doubters Nobody would have blamed Sean Paul if he felt nervous or pressure creating the follow-up to his breakout album, “Dutty Rock,” which sold six million copies worldwide. But he insists he felt no pressure whatsoever.
Wallace Roney: Fulfilling the Promise Trumpeter Wallace Roney has been working in jazz for over thirty years. He made his recording debut at age fourteen and played in the bands of Tony Williams, Art Blakey, David Murray and Herbie Hancock—just to name a few. A bandleader on his own for many years, Roney has dazzling [...]
Shakira’s world So this is what globalization looks like: a half-Colombian, half-Lebanese, bleached-blond, belly-dancing pop star who can balance a candelabra on her head while rocking out in Spanish and English.
Hollywood dances to a new Latin beat Hip hop’s influence in Hollywood, which spawned a number of films from House Party in 1990 to the Eminem biopic 8 Mile, is being challenged by an upstart musical genre. Several US production companies are battling to be the first to make a film about the reggae/salsa hybrid [...]
Richie Spice ready to add flavour Reggae artiste Richie Spice arrived in Guyana on Thursday evening and will perform this evening at a Clean Heart Youth-promoted concert at the National Park. Spice is the main ingredient of the show which will also feature fellow Jamaicans Maka Diamond and dancer Ding Dong.