Articles Tagged “jimmy cliff”
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Junior Gong, Tarrus Riley & Mr Vegas top IRAWMA. More winners inside…
Recording artistes Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley, Tarrus Riley and Mr Vegas won two awards each at the 32nd annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) at the Coral Springs Centre for the Arts in Fort Lauderdale in Florida on Saturday. Of the 50 categories, Marley won for Entertainer of the Year and Best Crossover [...]
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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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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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Caribbean nominees for 2013 Grammy Awards…
Barbadian star Rihanna is among the Caribbean nominees for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been” was nominated in the Best Pop Solo Performance category, while her “Talk That Talk” was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Jimmy Cliff’s “Rebirth”, Sean Paul’s “Tomahawk”, The Original Wailers’ “Miracle” and Sly & Robbie & The [...]
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Jimmy Cliff and the Jamaican accent on Volkswagen Super Bowl ads
Volkswagen has added some Jamaican flavor to their new global marketing campaign set for national debut during this weekend’s Super Bowl XLVII. The German automaker has a commercial featuring some funny Caucasian actors doing a very hilarious yet good job of the Jamaican accent, especially in comparison to the botch Jamaican accents done by Hollywood [...]
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Bobby Ellis, Jimmy Cliff and more to be honored by JaRIA during Reggae Month
Trumpeter Bobby Ellis, who arranged some of the great Jamaican pop songs, is a recipient of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Honour Awards which takes place February 23 at Emancipation Park in Kingston. Ellis, now 82, and bass player Aston ‘Familyman’ Barrett of the Wailers, will receive awards in the musician’s category. Jimmy Cliff, who enjoyed [...]
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Jimmy Cliff’s “Rebirth” album makes ABC & Rolling Stones 2012 Top 50 List.
Since veteran Jamaican singer Jimmy Cliff released his Rebirth album it has been enjoying international accolades from music pundits. The album made the Best Reggae Album nomination list for 2013 Grammy Awards and is now in the top 50 Best of 2012 compilations from both Rolling Stone and ABC News. On Rolling Stone’s list, the [...]
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Konshens, Kartel, Busy Signal & Mr. Vegas make provisional Grammy nominations list
Incarcerated Dancehall superstar, Vybz Kartel has something to smile about today as one of his most recent compilations has been nominated for music’s highest honor. Vybz Kartel’s Pon Di Gaza Mi Sey album, released in October 2011, is one of 50 projects on the provisional shortlist for the Best Reggae Album award at next year’s [...]
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Five vie for Soul Train’s Best Caribbean Performance
Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Matisyahu, Sean Paul and Cover Drive are the nominees in the Best Caribbean Performance category of the Soul Train Awards, which takes place November 8 in Las Vegas. The Soul Train Awards recognizes top performers in urban and contemporary music. Organizers instituted a reggae category a few years ago, [...]
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Jimmy Cliff’s “Rebirth” Tops Billboard’s Reggae Album Chart
Reggae great Jimmy Cliff is still making an impact internationally as his latest release, Rebirth, sits atop the Billboard Reggae Album chart after eight weeks. After holding the runner-up spot last week, Rebirth edged out last week’s number one album Easy Stars Thrillah, the project from the Easy Star All-Stars, which is now in third position. [...]
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Jamaican 3rd on CNN’s World Coolest Nationalities. Full list inside…
Shout out to my Jamaican family for the notable mention on CNN’s list of World’s Coolest Nationalities. The famous Caribbean island known for it’s jerk seasonings, ackee and saltfish, beautiful beaches, political giant – Marcus Garvey, legendary superstar Bob Marley and the fastest man on earth (to date) Usain Bolt (amongst many other reasons), came [...]
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Christopher Roberts talks parting from Irie Jam for “Groovin in the Park” concert.
Last year he had on training wheels, but this year Christopher Roberts has launched out on his own to host Groovin In The Park that will be held in Queens, New York, on July 1. On September 4th last year, Roberts, CEO of Groovin Inc, partnered with the Irie Jam Media Group to host the [...]
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Gladys Knight added to stellar cast for ‘Groovin In The Park’ – July 1st!
Grammy Award winning R&B legend Gladys Knight has been added to the stellar lineup for the 2012 ‘Groovin In The Park’ concert which unfolds at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY on Sunday, July 1st. “Gladys is a music icon and one of the biggest R&B stars. We are honored, excited and sincerely grateful to [...]
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Beenie Man’s U.S. Work Permint Reinstated – just in time for ‘Groovin In The Park’
Two years after his USA work permit was initially cancelled, controversial DJ Beenie Man, aka Moses Davis will return to the USA for a performance at the inaugural ‘Groovin In The Park’ concert on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, NY. Beenie Man was one of five top Jamaican entertainers whose visas [...]
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Beres Hammond To Headline “Groovin In The Park” along with Jimmy Cliff, R. Kelly & Boyz II Men,
On Sunday July 1st, reggae’s timeless idol Beres Hammond will ignite New York City with musical flames when he headlines the annual “Grooving In The Park…A day of Reggae Rhythm & Blues” at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. Hammond will share the stage with veteran reggae icon, the Hon. Jimmy Cliff OM, Boyz II Men [...]
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PHOTOS: Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff gains new generation of fans at Coachella
Jimmy Cliff made his Coachella debut yesterday with a masterful main stage set that included such classics as “The Harder They Come” and “Many Rivers To Cross.” But for Cliff, hearing the crowd sing along to one of the tunes from his newest LP, Sacred Fire, was the day’s highlight. “I left the stage, and [...]
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VIDEO: Caribbean Celebrities Jimmy Cliff and Theophilus London performances at SXSW
In case you missed out on the SXSW festivities recently, here are two performances of Caribbean celebs doing it big in Austin. According to Wikipedia, South by Southwest (SXSW) began in 1987 and is a set of film, interactive and music festivals and conferences that take place every spring (usually in March) in Texas. SXSW has [...]
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Miss Lily’s Restaurant private preview of the new Miss Lily’s Variety.
On November 28th, the creators of ultra-hot, Jamaican restaurant Miss Lily’s hosted a private preview of their soon-to-be-opened, next-door, boutique / gallery space, Miss Lily’s Variety. The event was the first in their Radio Lily broadcast series and featured a performance by reggae legend and “The Harder They Come” star, Jimmy Cliff, whose new album, [...]
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VP Records exec Joel Chin finally laid to rest in Jamaica.
Joel Chin, the grandson of VP founders Pat and Vincent Chin who was viciously murdered in his driveway in Jamaica on August 16th, was finally laid to rest. Chin was a leading reggae producer and also A&R for VP Records. During his short lived 35 years on earth, he was very instrumental in the careers [...]
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Stellar cast for Garance Reggae Festival in France!
The reggae fraternity will be in full force for the outdoor Garance Reggae Festival held annual in Bagnols-Sur-Ceze, France from July 27th – 30th. With France being the biggest reggae market, out side of Jamaica, it is only fitting that they have this festival. The Festival has an elite line-up of 40 international reggae stars [...]
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SHOTS FIRED: Reggae Superstar Jimmy Cliff Calls Vybz Kartel “Ignorant” for Skin Bleaching!
The Jamaican Reggae Star, Jimmy Cliff has slammed the act of skin bleaching, insisting those who do it are “ignorant.” Discussing dancehall star Vybz Kartel, who sparked controversy after endorsing skin bleaching earlier this year, the63-year-old Cliff is against the deejay’s actions. “Skin bleaching is a level of ignorance,” said Cliff. “When people bleach their skin it’s [...]
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Top 10 Richest Reggae/Dancehall Artist ALIVE
Hip Hop has its own mega stars who are raking in millions every year, likes Jay-Z, Diddy and 50 Cent. Caribbean Reggae artists are also making paper too! Check out the 10 richest reggae artistes alive: #1. Shaggy – Net Worth US$22 Million: Shaggy’s 2001 album “Hot Shot” sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, [...]
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