Articles Tagged “documentary”
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VIDEO: Snoop Lion’s meeting with Rita Marley off REINCARNATED documentary
Snoop Lion will be releasing his documentary “Reincarnated” in theaters next month, as well as, his debut reggae album of the same name. “Reincarnated” the documentary will take viewers on a journey through gangster rap icon Snoop Dogg’s transformation to rastafarian reggae rapper, Snoop Lion. Snoop Dogg, not only rebranded himself but he also reinvented [...]
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Singer Nefatari Films Her Journey With Release Of “I AM ART” Documentary
2012 thus far has been a year filled with overwhelming success for Nefatari. Her journey has been marked with many accomplishments and part of it has been documented with the help of Soul & Legacy in a new documentary. The documentary “I AM ART” takes an in depth look at the singer as she reflects [...]
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TRAILER: First look at Kevin Macdonald’s Bob Marley documentary – “Marley”
“My richness is life.” Magnolia Pictures has decided to unleash their own official trailer via Apple for Kevin Macdonald’s Bob Marley doc, titled just Marley, to follow-up the UK one we just posted earlier this week. While it has the same style and structure as that first trailer, it features a bit more footage, and [...]
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American rapper Snoop Dogg filming documentary in Jamaica.
Internationally acclaimed hip-hip superstar, Snoop Dogg continues to enjoy his Jamaican adventure and now aims to make a documentary about this experience. Earlier this month, the California native announced, via his YouTube page, that he would travel to Jamaica to record a single for his upcoming studio album, Reincarnated. While celebrating what would have been [...]
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Richie Stephens To Be Honored With ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ in New York.
Veteran reggae hit maker and “Pot Of Gold” label head Richie Stephens will be honored with a “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the third annual Linkage Awards slated to take place on Sunday, March 11 at the Macedonia Center in Mt. Vernon, NY. The announcement comes less than a month after he was presented with an [...]
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Day 12 – Calypso Rose
McArtha Linda Sandy-Lewis might never be immortalized in the global annals of female activism, but the feisty woman claiming that formal and somewhat long-winded moniker has certainly made an indelible mark on the history of Caribbean music. McCartha Linda Sandy-Lewis was born on April 27, 1940 in Bethel, Tobago and would later be known as [...]
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UPCOMING: New Marley documentary set for US release in April.
A new documentary on the life of reggae legend Bob Marley is scheduled to open April 20 in the United States. Directed by Scottish director, Kevin Macdonald, Marley will be distributed by Magnolia Pictures. According to the Hollywood Reporter publication, the documentary will be shown in theaters, and will be available in Video On Demand [...]
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NEW MUSIC: Richie Stephens & Gentleman release “Warrior” in time for Jazz & Blues
Jamaica music ambassador Richie Stephens is still celebrating the positive response from music lovers, friends and well wishers for his hit single “Live Your Life” which was recorded last year with his friend Gentleman. “Live Your Life“ topped reggae charts in New York, Florida, Atlanta and Jamaica and was voted the #2 song for 2011 [...]
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GRAPHIC: Jerry Wonda and Wyclef’s documentary of Haiti day after earthquake.
This is one of the most moving documentaries I have ever seen. Watch this documentary chronicling the experiences of Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis & Wyclef Jean, co-founders of nonprofit organization Yele Haiti, following the aftermath of the tragic 7.0 earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12, 2010. Lest we forget… www.wondamusic.com www.yelehaiti.com
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NEW MUSIC: Barrington Levy releases “Love Me Like This” feat. Heavy D
The legendary superstar has done it again. A new single off his upcoming album ‘It’s About Time’, Barrington Levy releases one of his latest hits “Love me like this” featuring Heavy D. “Love Me Like This” was recorded in California in 2010 where when both icons came together to make this reggae tune. The song [...]
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VIDEO: I-Wayne “Life Teachings” full documentary
With the release of his latest album, “Life Teachings,” reggae artiste I-Wayne reveals his full length documentary for the album. Have a look at documentary below:
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Cherine Anderson Featured on Travel Channel’s “It’s a Woman’s World”
Dancehall Soul Queen Cherine appeared on the exciting final episode of The Travel Channel’s documentary series titled “It’s a Woman’s World”. Jamaica was one of four featured countries throughout the 2011 season, where the “It’s a Woman’s World” team journeyed to explore the island, its culture and delve into the lives of some of the [...]
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DOCUMENTARY: Police Brutality In Jamaica – Island Of Music And Murder
With 268 armed gangs or neighbourhood ‘corner crews’ locked in deadly turf wars, Jamaica is one of the most violent societies on earth. With a population of less than three million people, police kill hundreds of people every year in what they claim are crime-related shootouts, making Jamaica’s police force among the deadliest in the [...]
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VIDEO: Watch full length BBC Four Documentary – “Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae”
The rocksteady era of Jamaican music in the mid-to-late 1960s is considered a golden age because rocksteady’s sweet, soulful vocals, romantic but often socially conscious lyrics and prominent basslines gave birth to reggae, which went on to capture the world. This documentary chronicles the coming together of rocksteady’s surviving vocal stars – artists like the [...]
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MUST WATCH: Check out Richie Stephens and Gentleman’s mini documentary
Veteran reggae singer Richie Stephens and one of Europe’s biggest reggae stars Gentleman prove that they make a great musical and friendly combination. The two artistes have not only collaborated on music but they’re filmed a mini documentary surrounding their friendship that started back in 1998, their recent touring and their new single, “Live Your [...]
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CaribbeanTales Worldwide to premiere “Forward Home” at Toronto Film Showcase
Revealing the economic power of the Caribbean’s overseas communities, a new documentary will be screened at the 2011 CaribbeanTales Toronto Film Showcase and Market Incubator Program at Harbourfront Centre from September 7 to 17, 2011. The half-hour documentary “Forward Home” will have its world premiere on Wednesday, September 7 at 8 p.m. on the opening [...]
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RUMOR CONTROL: Is Rihanna and her Bajan Ex Negus Sealey back together?
According to The Sun, The California King BedRihanna has reportedly rekindled her romance with her first boyfriend, Negus Sealy. RiRi and Sealey dated before she became a worldwide superstar – have been “inseparable” since the 23-year old returned home to Barbados a few days ago. RiRi was even seen dancing flirtatiously with Negus at the [...]
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Rihanna in Barbados for Crop Over, LOUD concert + filming documentary.
Barbados welcomes home their official Ambassador of Tourism and international superstar Rihanna. The pop phenom is back in her homeland for her first concert ever on the island and the conclusion of her sold out LOUD tour, which takes place on August 5th at Kensington Oval. Who can blame her for coming home early to [...]
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Fire in Babylon, Jerk Chicken and Dominion rocked Caribbean Tales New York Film Festival!
Frances-Ann Solomon – CEO CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution Last Saturday I had the pleasure of attending Frances-Ann Solomon‘s Caribbean Tales New York Film Festival, sponsored by the Barbados Tourism Authority at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus. During the screening I was able to see the work of some talented Caribbean film makers like Samuel Steward‘s Jerk [...]
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VIDEOS: Skin bleaching and the after effects from Doctors and users!
Despite being illegal in most countries, skin lightening creams are big businesses both in the UK and in Jamaica – but who are the women – and men – who use them? And who sells them? Whatever happened to being Black and Proud? With cake soap flying off the shelves in Jamaica and skin lightening [...]
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