Caribbean Soca superstars Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons will perform for the first time in New York City for 2013, on Sunday March 24th. Presented by New York City’s cultural innovators and nightlife aficionados, Shorblu Events and Back to Basic Entertainment, the award-winning powerhouses will administer a much needed dosage of potent Soca at the [...]
One Mic, the Artistic Movement continues to raise the bar. On Wednesday, April 10th One Mic (NY) will feature reggae songstress, Etana. Known to many as the reggae soul artist infused with beauty, positivity and strength, Etana has currently released her 3rd album “Better Tomorrow” This album primarily produced by Shane C. Brown of Jukeboxx [...]
After spending several grueling months touring across the world, internationally acclaimed Jamaican entertainer Demarco is now back on local soil and ready for 2013. The campaign which kicked off last year saw the ‘Love My Life’ singer making his inaugural visit to the African states of Ghana and Uganda as part of a four continent [...]
Konshens will soon release his Live in Uganda a dancehall and reggae Documentary for all of his fans. Back in October 2012, the dancehall heart throb performed for over twenty-thousand patrons in the Kyadondo Rugby Grounds in Kampala for Uganda’s Golden Jubilee. In his upcoming documentary Konshens Live In Uganda Africa, Konshens shows us the [...]
One Mic, the Artistic Movement is proud to announce the sponsorship of one of New Yorks’ greatest concerts to date, Groovin in the Park. Groovin in the Park, A Day of Reggae Rhythm and Blues is an annual concert held in Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, NY. This concert has provided a major platform for Reggae [...]
Dancehall superstar Konshens, and his SubKonshus Band are set to perform live in Jamaica at the SubKonshus Music, Mackeson and Pepsi Jamaica sponsored event titled, KONSHENS LIVE. This special concert is a form of ‘giving back’ to his fans who were prevented from seeing his ‘Behind the Screens’ performance at Tracks and Records Sports Bar [...]
Nominees for the 2013 Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) were officially released from WVAS 1170 AM- JAMUSA show and on IRIE FM Jamaica on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Leading the list of nominees are Mr. Vegas with six, Damian Marley five and Sean Paul, Konshens, Romain Virgo and Third World with four [...]
Two-time Grammy winner, Jimmy Cliff has embarked on a month long tour with his full Jamaican reggae band. The reggae icon, who recently gained a new generation of fans with his recent successful Volkswagen Super Bowl commercial, kicked off his Asian tour in Indonesia on March 1st in front of thousands of fans at the [...]
Dancehall superstar, Sean Paul will join Grammy winning rapstress Eve in Dubai for the My Music X Live night. The ‘Get Busy’ and ‘Like Glue’ dancehall star will join E.V.E on March 28 at Atlantis The Palm. Though reported by many that Psy, the man behind the international ‘Gangnam Style’ phenomenon, would be performing on [...]
On Thursday, February 7, Brooklyn, New York was graced with another memorable performance from international reggae artiste, Anthony B. Accompanied by only a keyboard and a guitar Anthony B mesmerized the One Mic audience with a performance like no other in his career. He had the audience attention as he walked on stage in a [...]
In case you missed Anthony B‘s first Brooklyn performance in 5 years, then you’re in luck. The reggae firebrand recently headlined at One Mic: The Artistic Movement on February 7th. Check out the video below shot by Meg Majors for Reggaeville.com, as Anthony B delivers an acoustic performance at the Galapaggos Art Space in Brooklyn… [...]
Popular Reggae and Dancehall artist “Natural Black” will hit both the East and West Coast with 2 schedule shows. The “Far From Reality” singer will perform for the first time in Los Angeles on April 13th, 2013 at the Hollywood Park Casino for the “Best Of The Best International Link Up”. The “Joyce production” event [...]
Nine Mile Entertainment is set to host the 20th Annual 9 Mile Music Festival in Miami, FL. on March 2, 2013, gates open at 2pm. South Florida’s Historic Virginia Key Beach (4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL. 33149) is set to be the host location for this year’s 9 Mile Music Festival. For 20 years [...]
The alluring French Antillean zouk sounds of Kassav and the pulsating reggae vibrations of Beenie Man and Tarrus Riley will sweep through St. Croix this weekend whetting appetites of patrons attending the 42nd annual Agriculture and Food Fair of the US Virgin Islands (AGRIFEST). “Food for Your Soul Music Fest”, featuring two events on Friday, [...]
Today is the highly anticipated annual Fantastic Friday in Trinidad and Tobago! The Caribbean Prestige Foundation for Performing Arts recently held the drawing for performing position for the final stage of the Play Whe International Power Soca Monarch and Digicel International Groovy Soca Monarch Competitions 2013, and we have the list. With the ultimate showdown [...]
Sunday February 17, is the new date set for the annual Dennis Brown tribute concert to be held on King Street in downtown Kingston. The concert, originally set for last Sunday, was postponed at the last minute due to funding issues. The concert, which is usually staged on or close to Brown’s February 1 birthday, [...]
In case you missed it, major drama is spewing in the Trinidad neighborhood of Diamond Vale because its famous breakfast fete has been evicted, while the two year old spawn has been granted approval. Though I do not know much about these events, locale or intricate behind the scenes drama, I want you to carefully [...]
Newly renamed as the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, the Caribbean’s premier cultural event is expected to attract thousands to the iconic and historic Pigeon Island National Landmark, where the 13 day festival will culminate. From April 30 to May 12, 2013, the festival will take center stage at scenic vistas across the island [...]
The 5th annual Portmore Seafood Festival will take place April 1, 2013 at the Portmore football field in Portmore, St Catherine, Jamaica. Abuka Entertainment proudly presents a day of unity, food and music for one and all. This year’s event will feature some of the biggest name in dancehall and reggae music with a range [...]
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority today invites all lovers of music and authentic Caribbean fun to mark their calendars to attend the 17th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, which will be held June 27-29, 2013. “Each year, the St. Kitts Music Festival combines music, Caribbean island culture and elements of carnival-type block parties with [...]
Reggae artiste Anthony B, born Keith Anthony Blair, was released from a Georgia jail on Saturday, five days after he and nine members of his band and road crew were arrested in that state for ganja-related charges. The singjay who is set to release a new album titled, Tribute to Legends, is famous for fiery [...]
Are you a pan enthusiast? The National Panorama Finals takes place on February 9th 2013 at the world famous Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad. If you missed the recent results for the 2013 Panorama finalists, then check below to see who made it in the Small Band, Medium Band and Large Band [...]
Etana shined on the second night of the annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival held at Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny on Friday, January 25. According to the Jamaica Gleaner the “graceful Etana” delivered a “commanding performance” to the jam-packed audience inside the 25,000 capacity venue. The reggae soulstress joined the long list of star-studded names [...]
Leader of the famous chutney band Dil-e-Nadan, Raymond Ramnarine, has earned the title of 2013 Lotto Plus Chutney Soca Monarch, which took place on Saturday night at Skinner Park, San Fernando. Ramnarine, who returned to the competition after 13 years, is $1 million richer thanks to his fans and the Ministry of Arts and Multiculturalism. [...]