There’s something about Beres There is definitely something about veteran reggae crooner Beres Hammond, which makes patrons feel like they are seeing him for the very first time, everytime he steps onto a stage.Another of those moments occured just two Saturdays ago when he was the headline act at a fundraiser organised by the Ardenne [...]
Hurricane Grace Fashion, fire, music and light: the elements are at their furious best as the inimitable Ms Jones storms into town on her wildly flamboyant world tour. Outrageously outfitted by long-time friend and collaborator Eiko Ishioka, the age-defying diva is something to see. Few singers have integrated fashion into their performances as seamlessly as [...]
Of ‘Star Bwoy’ and birthday wishes Without a doubt, Kingston is the entertainment capital of the Caribbean and continues to assert its primacy from the days of Henry Morgan, the pirate, to present. It serves as a crossroads of cultures and the unofficial meeting spot between the old and new worlds. Kingston is one happening [...]
Reggae star Smiley Culture’s family disrupt police meeting. Family and friends of reggae singer Smiley Culture have expressed their frustration over the police’s failure to explain his death. There were angry scenes at a Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) meeting at City Hall, in central London.
Meta Dia: Making that link with Reggae and Africa There will be two firsts at Studio 38 on Sunday. It will mark the first time a foreign act will perform at the popular venue for which weekly live music is a staple. And it will be the first local appearance for Senegalese Meta Dia of [...]
‘A Better Tomorrow’ Jamaican dancehall superstar David Brooks aka “Mavado,” will headline the cast of local and other regional acts at the highly anticipated concert entitled “A Better Tomorrow,” which is scheduled for the Centre of Excellence, Macoya, next Tuesday – the night before the holiday. The show is aimed at encouraging misguided youths to [...]
Kingston Rock counters mixed CDs party feel Ai Irisawa does not define herself as a promoter, although she puts on Kingston Rock monthly. She started Kingston Rock as a weekly live performance and party on Sundays in October 2010 because, despite the deluge of music events, a particular – in more ways than one – [...]
Diplo Takes on Reggae, Chris Brown, KPop and Hard Miami at Grand Central Tonight Miami loves nothing more than a good ol’ Florida boy who can DJ big bass and has a tattoo of a manatee holding a machine gun on his chest. Mr. Wes Pentz was here only a couple of weeks ago with [...]
Is reggae being marred by hard drug culture?. FIRST AND foremost, yes, we are aware that drug taking isn’t unique to any one genre of music, and this is by no means an attack on reggae. After all, rock music has a greater association with drug-taking; the famous expression ‘sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll’ [...]
Cocktails With… Lady Saw and Eve They’ve earned our respect over the years through music, making their mark on the world as talented, no-nonsense divas, excelling in a world dominated by men. Shared values and attitudes brought them together as friends, inspiring musical collaborations and many treasured moments. The two share laughs and an obviously [...]