Just like the name of his debut rhythm fearless, producer and manager Jeremy Harding has proven himself to be just that in his attitude towards life business and music.
Starting out years ago as a youngster with a love for music, Harding turned to disc jocking while living in Toronto.
AT the “Jamaica Night” party to wrap up the 31st Caricom Heads of Government conference in Montego Bay Wednesday, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar arrived well into the session. She swept onto the dance floor almost immediately and began swirling around, to the beat of the golden oldies reggae and rock steady music from the live band.
In seconds, she was making rings around the conference and the party host, Jamaica Prime Minister Bruce Golding. Shortly thereafter she was up on the stage. She grabbed a microphone and was singing the lyrics of “One Love”, the Bob Marley anthem that had formed part of her campaign repertoire for the May 24 general election that brought her to the prime ministership in Trinidad and Tobago.
Tosh1 carries on family reggae tradition | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota
When it comes to reggae, the name Tosh carries a bit of beat cred: Think Peter Tosh, one of the original Wailers — as in Bob Marley and the Wailers — beloved by reggae fans and frat boys alike.
Now, carrying on the Tosh family name, comes his son, Jawara McIntosh, aka Tosh1.
McGregor, Sibbles for Merritone Family Day in Connecticut
Grammy nominated reggae crooner Freddy McGregor, who in 2003 was awarded the Order of Distinction (OD) by the Jamaican government for his outstanding contribution to the island’s popular music, is slated to perform alongside veteran reggae singer Leroy ‘Heptones’ Sibbles at the 13th annual Merritone Family Funday on Sunday, July 11, at Lake Quassy, Connecticut.
According to Conroy Allison founder and CEO of the event, “We are extremely excited to have these two legends perform at the annual family fun day this year. I am confident Freddy and Leroy, with their track record of great performances over the years will both deliver memorable sets.”
Reggae trailblazer’s son headlines fest
A decade ago, the merchants of downtown Maple Ridge, a few blocks along 224th St. between Lougheed and Dewdney Trunk, were getting Cambie’d to death.
There was a beautification project going on, everything was gated off, nobody was coming around and a lot of the businesses were getting hammered. So they decided to mount a festival. Everybody likes a festival, right?
Lamine Fellah’s goal is ‘a big global party’
“I call reggae the skeleton key of music, since it fits in almost any lock,’’ says Jacob Edgar, who spent years as a globe-trekking talent scout for the world music label Putumayo before launching his own label, Cumbancha, in 2006. “You can put it in almost any recipe and make it taste better.’’
Jamaica finds its way to the World Cup
As the teams battle it out in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Jamaican Julia ‘Jules’ Dougall has already scored her goal and is heading on to new and exciting avenues. At only 24 years old, Dougall is almost a veteran in the music business as the woman behind creating Pepsi’s World Cup campaign.
The Great Dancehall Freeze-Out of 2010
When word spread on April 1 that the U.S. Embassy in Kingston was stripping dancehall stars Aidonia, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and Mavado of their visas, many Jamaicans figured the news for a joke—just more fodder for Clovis, the Jamaica Observer cartoonist whose satirical barbs target trouble-prone musicians just as often as inept politicians. For the artists themselves, though, it was no laughing matter. “It was a big shock for us,” says Lav Lawrence, Aidonia’s brother/manager. “These are maybe four of the five top artists right now. They’re ambassadors for the country.”
The Great Dancehall Freeze-Out of 2010
When word spread on April 1 that the U.S. Embassy in Kingston was stripping dancehall stars Aidonia, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and Mavado of their visas, many Jamaicans figured the news for a joke—just more fodder for Clovis, the Jamaica Observer cartoonist whose satirical barbs target trouble-prone musicians just as often as inept politicians. For the artists themselves, though, it was no laughing matter. “It was a big shock for us,” says Lav Lawrence, Aidonia’s brother/manager. “These are maybe four of the five top artists right now. They’re ambassadors for the country.”
Riley wants more confidence from the ladies
During 2009, as part of its anniversary celebrations, the Creative Production and Training Centre (CPTC) launched its television series titled Breakfast with the Stars. The series began by featuring international recording artiste Dr Jimmy Cliff. This week, CPTC chose to feature Tarrus Riley.
At the recent taping of the episode at CPTC’s Wycliffe Bennett studio, the specially invited audience members comprised of leaders in the entertainment and business arenas who were treated to special performances by Natel, Nicky-B, Tarrus’ band, the Black Soil Band and a special video recording from Big Yard’s Mikey Bennett and others.