One of New Zealand’s leading reggae bands will soon grace our city as they tour their brand new LP. Eight-piece Maori ensemble Katchafire began as a Bob Marley tribute band in the late 90s until they began writing and recording their own material. Vocalist Logan Bell said the band was looking forward to touring the [...]
Internationally acclaimed Dancehall/Reggae superstar, Busy Signal plans to start off the New Year with a bang as he aims to revitalize a perceivably dying genre.The artiste, whose real name is Reanno Gordon will unveil his all-Reggae album in February 2012, according to his manager, Shane Brown. Busy Signal’s been somewhat absent from the Dancehall scene [...]
Prominent Dancehall/Reggae singjay, G Whizz, has vehemently denied rumors that his British visa was recently taken away. The Life singer was reportedly denied a British visa ahead of an upcoming European tour. However, G Whizz insisted that these recent reports are all but lies. G Whizz explained to the Jamaica STAR that the reason he [...]
OK, this is really getting ridiculous. When last we polished off a plate of oxtails at the Jamaican Jerk Hut, the venerable Caribbean eatery at 15th and South, owner Lisa Wilson was still waging a David-and-Goliath battle with residents of Symphony House, a 32-story luxury condominium complex at Broad and Spruce. via Annette John-Hall: Dispute [...]
It is Saturday evening at the Sweet Easy Restaurant in Oysterbay, Dar es Salaam, as advertised, reggae artiste Jhikoman is on stage performing.He is backed by his band Afrikabisa; it is one of those rare live performances in town which is opposed to the famous playback that most artistes use at concerts. His ecstatic audience [...]
After a dry patch with international superstars giving Kenya a wide berth, the big shows have finally made a comeback, writes DAVID ODONGO The last three years were particularly a dry period for the Kenyan entertainment scene. We had to crane our necks towards Uganda, as international acts livened their weekends. We looked towards Tanzania [...]
A couple of weeks ago a documentary called The Story Of Lover’s Rock received a limited release in a handful of London cinemas – and it took them all by surprise.Most only booked it for one night, but quickly extended the run when their initial screenings sold out well in advance.In South London, where lovers [...]
Miami Broward One Carnival dodges wicked weather This weekend’s wicked weather was no match for carnival. Thousands of revelers turned out to Sun Life Stadium Sunday to experience South Florida’s take on the age-old tradition. Despite the drizzle, the annual parade of masquerade bands — with its dancers in sequined costumes and feathered headdresses, steel [...]
The Aggrolites get down to reggae’s heart and soul Jesse Wagner grew up in a musical family. Both his father and uncle played in soul bands during the ’60s, performing Stax and Motown standards, which became the music of Wagner’s youth. When he was a teenager, looking for modern music and his own identity, he [...]
Kartel’s arrest could be first of many in Jamaica music industry, Police say The surprise arrest of controversial Dancehall artiste, Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer could be the first of many within the Jamaican music industry as police claim more artistes are under investigation for various murders. Kartel was arrested at his New Kingston hotel room [...]