Articles Tagged “Caribbean Grammy winner”
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Diamond-selling Jamaican artiste Shaggy goes to Jail
Prisoners stepped out of the confines of their cells at the General Penitentiary on Thursday May 2, 2013 in Kingston , Jamaica for a special concert.The Swiss Rehabilitation Organization, Art of Living Foundation and the Department of Correctional Services, spearheaded a Non-Violence Campaign where Shaggy was invited to perform at the Prison on behalf of [...]
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Beenie Man inks new distribution deal
Grammy-winning deejay Beenie Man and his management have inked a distribution deal with Tommy Boy Entertainment LLC to distribute three of the artiste’s songs in the United States. “We have signed a deal with Tommy Boy that will see them distributing the Greatest Gallis song featuring Sean Paul, Soul Mate, a song with Gyptian and [...]
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Island Girls Rihanna and Nicki Minaj dominate 2013 Billboard awards nominations. Full list inside…
Despite having her Diamonds World Tour off to a rocky start, Rihanna is still having a stellar year! The 25-year-old chart-topping Bajan superstar is yet again nominated for more awards, this time nabbing 10 nominations for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, including Top R&B Album, Top Female Artist and Top Female Artist. Rihanna has maintained [...]
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Bob Marley’s Estate strikes exclusive deals with Bravado and CAA.
Hope Road Merchandising LLC, which owns the worldwide property rights for Bob Marley, has struck two new deals. Bravado, a music merchandising company, has acquired the worldwide apparel rights for Bob Marley through a strategic investment in the Marley family’s apparel and accessories company, Zion Rootswear. In addition, Hope Road Merchandising has retained Creative Artists [...]
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Ziggy Marley pens first children’s book – “I Love You Too”
Five-time Grammy winner, entrepreneur and reggae icon, Ziggy Marley, launched his first children’s book “I Love You Too,” with signings, readings and acoustic concerts in Los Angeles last week. Last Thursday, Ziggy appeared in Hollywood with his youngest child, Abraham, promoting his book. The father-of-six and regular on Sesame Street is no stranger to children. [...]
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VIDEO: Ziggy Marley performing two of his reggae hits on Jimmy Kimmel Live
In case you missed it… The five-time Grammy-winning musician, actor, humanitarian, artist and activist, Ziggy Marley, recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC. Performing cuts from his 2011 album Wild and Free, Marley gave an energetic and spiritually satisfying performance of ‘Personal Revolution‘ and ‘Tomorrow People.’ Marley is currently promoting his latest project, Ziggy Marley [...]
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Jimmy Cliff kicks off month long tour in Indonesia
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 [...]
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OFFICAL VIDEO: Beenie Man – “Super Model”
King of the dancehall, Beenie Man, is showing how dancehall royalty really lives! The Grammy award-winning artiste just released the official music video for his latest single, Super Model off the Kling Klang Riddim. The Jamaican dancehall kingpin has been in the game for over 20 years now, yet still consistently produces exciting and new music! [...]
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Sean Paul working on his sixth studio album
Sean Paul fans are in for a treat, as the international dancehall phenom is presently working on his sixth studio album, due for release later this year. It is reported that the Grammy award-winning artiste is in Los Angeles working on tracks for the yet to be titled project. Sean Paul was among this year’s [...]
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Sean Paul and Eve for Dubai but no Psy!
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 [...]
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Jimmy Cliff happy for second Grammy but wants the category to be televised
“It’s another milestone towards my real goal; I will continue to write better songs and improve my performance but it’s good to be recognized for my work.” These were the words of veteran singer-actor-songwriter Jimmy Cliff, last Monday from New York in an exclusive interview with The Gleaner. He was reacting to winning this year’s [...]
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Melanie Fiona embraces her Guyanese heritage, reggae and calypso!
Melanie Fiona is scheduled to perform on Sunday January 20th at the Naniki Jazz Safari in Barbados. This past week, the Canadian-born songstress chatted with Barbados WEEKEND Nation where she dished on her love of music and her Guyanese heritage. “My roots have a lot of influence in my music. Absolutely,” states the Grammy winning [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Lady Saw – “Heels On” (Co-starring Shaggy)
Queen of dancehall Lady Saw is reigning high on her throne and released a new video to show just how bad she really is! The dancehall artiste turned christian, exceeds her fans expectation with the official music video for her spicy bedroom single, “Heels On.” Directed by Scorpio21, the video shows the 44 year old [...]
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Buju Banton’s higher education halted by development in his drug case
An effort by reggae icon Buju Banton to acquire higher education while serving his 10-year prison sentence has been postponed due to the latest development in his case. Minutes after he was sentenced in the US Sam Gibbons Court in Tampa, Florida last year, Banton told the Jamaica Observer that he planned to pursue a [...]
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Grammy-winning USVI Jazz great Dion Parson to perform in Harlem on January 13
New Yorkers are in for a treat this weekend when Virgin Islands Grammy-winning jazz great, Dion Parson and the 21st Century Band perform at the Abyssinian Baptist Church Jazz Vespers Concert Series this Sunday, January 13 in Harlem. Set to celebrate two of America’s historical personalities, the concert, supported by the US Virgin Islands Department of [...]
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VIDEO: Rihanna stars in GRAMMY’s #TheWorldIsListening campaign
Five-time Grammy winner and island girl, Rihanna, is the first star in the 2013 Grammy Awards #TheWorldisListening campaign. The #TheWorldIsListening campaign, an initiative that’s meant to help find the next “Rihanna” or “Taylor Swift” out there in the world. It’s all part of the Grammy Amplifier project that is going to give a bunch of [...]
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VIDEO: Rave reviews for Heather Headley’s performance in UK’s “The Bodyguard” musical
Trinidadian-born Tony and Grammy winner Heather Headley made her West End debut in the stage musical of Whitney Houston’s classic 1992 movie “The Bodyguard” to rave reviews at London’s Adelphi Theatre. The Bodyguard, a new musical based on the 1992 Warner Bros. film was scripted by Lawrence Kasdan and starred the late Whitney Houston, officially [...]
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SHOT FIRED: ANG Iyara Disses Munga Honorable, Says He’s “READY
Alliance Next Generation artist Iyara, who has earned his title as Bounty Killer’s top marksman since his demolition of nemesis Deva Bratt at last year’s Sting concert, is now set to create a dancehall upheaval by challenging Munga Honorable on a diss song titled “Ready Fi Kill” produced by Grammy winning producer, Austin “Payday Music” [...]
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Sean Paul to perform for the first time in India
Sean Paul is recognized as a trailblazer in a 20-year career that has seen him win multiple awards and sell millions of albums. In November, the Grammy-winning deejay will again break new ground with his first performances in India. The shows are scheduled for the cities of Delhi, Bangalore and the capital, Mumbai. According to [...]
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UPDATE: Judge Orders Buju Banton To Attend Sentencing Despite Request to be Absent.
Despite the request from Dancehall/Reggae superstar Buju Banton to be absent from his sentencing hearing on a firearm charge in the US District Court in Florida next month, judge James Moody has denied his request and ordered that he be there! A member of his legal team Ihmotep Alkebu-lan made a formal request on behalf of [...]
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Inner Circle to headline NYC’s Central Park Summer Stage’s “Free Jamaica50″
Legendary reggae unit – Inner Circle to headline AT&T at NYC’s Central Park Summer Stage’s Free Jamaica50 Celebration on August 19, 2012 starting at 3pm. Along with Grammy award-winning Inner Circle, the Free Jamaica50 Celebration will also featuring Israel Vibrations & The Mighty Diamonds. Inner Circle’s 20-year-plus history in reggae has had a long string [...]
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Lady Saw – first female dancehall artiste to receive Reggae Sumfest honor…
Grammy award-winning Dancehall superstar, Lady Saw, will soon be honored for years of contribution to the music industry at the 2012 Reggae Sumfest. Sumfest organizers will recognize Lady Saw (real name Marion Hall) for her successful career that has spanned three different decades. “Sumfest is pleased to showcase the hottest female acts in the Jamaican [...]
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At 62, Grammy winner Billy Ocean reveals the secrets behind a healthy and positive life!
Grammy award-winning vocalist and Caribbean man, Billy Ocean, 62, recently sat down for an interview with UK Daily Mail to dish on why he became a vegetarian, how he stays positive and being at his most creative at night. Check out the full interview below: DO YOU GET YOUR FIVE A DAY? My wife is [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Sean Paul – “Touch The Sky”
Sean Paul delivers yet another awesome music video, this time for his electro-danccehall single, “Touch The Sky.” Produced by DJ Ammo, “Touch The Sky” is the latest single off Sean Paul’s latest album, Tomahawk Technique. Check out Sean Paul’s new dance moves (thank God!) in the official music video for “Touch The Sky” below:
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Tastee Talent winner new lead vocalist for Grammy winning reggae band – Inner Circle.
Congratulations are in order for Kelvin Dixon aka Khelo, the 2008 Tastee Talent Trail winner who has landed now the coveted job of lead singer to the internationally acclaimed Inner Circle band. Based in Miami, the Grammy-winning Inner Circle band was all the rage in the ’90s when its Bad Boy single not only topped [...]
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