Songsmith Natty is something of a rare singer songwriter in his home city of London.
There are no tales to tell about a talent school background, no place on the Brit alumni wall, not even the might of the internet or a major label throwing out his album early to catch the passing wave of enthusiasm.
Jamaican reggae singer Bounty Killer has had two of his three UK concerts cancelled in the last week, following a campaign by the gay human rights group OutRage!
In Germany, Bounty Killer’s performance in Essen was cancelled and other German concert dates are now in doubt as gay human rights groups are coordinating a Europe-wide campaign to halt his “Deadly Alliance” tour of the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland.
One of the most consistent Jamaican artistes is E-Dee. Not yet a household name, this artiste is quietly making strides internationally, straddling the world of entertainment as both an actor and as a recording artiste. And who, if he continues to create the kind of buzz he has been enjoying in recent times, before long, will be one of the biggest names in showbusiness.
It’s fitting that one of Tel Aviv’s loudest clubs is going to be hosting a performance from an artist who designs his music to be played at a seriously high volume. In their first ever visit to the Holy Land, England’s Vibronics will be previewing their forthcoming album, UK Dub Story, at Tel Aviv’s Koltura Club tonight (Friday). “I make our music for the bass-heavy sound systems that only really exist in the UK. So we go out to the frontiers, if you like, to bring the music to the people,” explains Steve Gibbs, aka Steve Vibronics, the mastermind producer behind their rapid-fire dancefloor dub.
Marley Biopic Hits Snag Over Music Rights
The anticipated Bob Marley biopic based on the book by his wife Rita has hit a snag over music rights.
The reggae great’s family issued a statement dated Monday saying that they have had numerous requests over the years to license his music for various projects and “all of them have been declined, including the proposed Weinstein production of Rita Marley’s book ‘No Woman, No Cry.’”
Live music is continuing to lose its popularity locally despite the fact that it has remained the preferred choice for entertainers.
A visit to most of the popular parties and stage shows locally these days will reveal disc-jocks providing the backing music. It is only the major stage shows and a few small events that still use live bands such as Fab 5.
Music pioneers to ‘rocksteady’ together
The legends of rocksteady will come to life in the new feature film Get Rock to Rocksteady: the Roots of Reggae.
The 1960s was a decade of great musical creation in Jamaica. It was a time when the political, social and cultural fabric of the country was transformed. Producing hits such as No No No, The Tide Is High and By The Rivers of Babylon, rocksteady propelled Jamaica to the top of the world. The new film, Get Rock to Rocksteady: the Roots of Reggae, explores this turbulent era as it was experienced by the singers and musicians of the rocksteady genre.
Wayne Marshall Lessons on Life and Love
With scorching new music blazing the airwaves and several projects in the pipeline, the dancehall star sits down for a Sunday Entertainment exclusive to talk about staying relevant in the biz, his forthcoming album and why Tami is the only one for him.
Musicians Argue Over What Makes Music ‘Bahamian’
With more young Bahamian musicians creating a diverse range of music from reggae to hip hop, the question has long been argued whether their music should be considered ‘Bahamian’ music or are they less patriotic with their gifts.
Several Bahamian musicians shared mixed views with The Bahama Journal.
Beenie says he is being denied access to son
“Only a picture,” is what Beenie Man says he has to use to remember his son Marco-Dean.
Beenie Man, told THE STAR in a sit-down interview yesterday that he has not seen his son for eight months. “From July last year (2007) mi nuh si Marco-Dean. D’Angel nuh lift di injunction, suh mi cyan guh a ar yard gate, ar store, nutt’n.”