On February 6, 1945, Nesta Robert Marley was born in Nine Mile, St Ann, however the order of his name was changed because legend has it that a passport officer told his mother, Cedella, that ‘Nesta’ was “a girl name” and suggested that she use...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Killer Mike was arrested at the Grammy Awards on Sunday after the rapper and activist won three Grammy awards including his first in more than two decades. In a video posted by the trade website The Hollywood Reporter,...
The third time’s the Grammy charm for reggae singer Julian Marley. On his third nomination, Julian Marley won his first Grammy award. The album Colors of Royal, a project in collaboration with Alexx Antaeus, was announced as the winner in the Best...
LOS ANGELES (AP): The night began with a rare sight: tennis champion Serena Williams was flustered. “I’m a little nervous... I can’t breathe,” she said through an exasperated smile. “I’m usually really good at this.” The overwhelming task was not...
The annual celebration of the life and legacy of Reggae King Robert Nesta Marley will once again take place on February 6, the anniversary of his birth. This year, the Marley family and the Bob Marley Group of Companies honour the icon’s 79th...
Colors of Royal by Julian Marley and Antaeus has won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. Nominees in the category included No Destroyer by Burning Spear, Simma by Beenie Man, Born for Greatness by Buju Banton and Cali Roots Riddim 2023...
LOS ANGELES (AP) In a pre-Grammy event, Mariah Carey used the Recording Academy stage to speak about fighting against conforming to certain music industry standards in an effort to create her music that would eventually appeal to the masses. “I...
The Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park, London, holds special memories for Yvonne Brown, the widow of the Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Emmanuel Brown. It was there in 1974 that the two had a chance meeting that would later lead to love and marriage...
With 10 days left to go, the countdown for the hottest movie ticket for 2024 (so far) can well and truly begin. Bob Marley: One Love, opens on February 14, “at a theatre near you”, as the folks in commercials would say, and it would seem that...
While the world gets ready to pay respect to international reggae icon Bob Marley with the launch of his new biopic on February 14, singer Nadine Sutherland is singing the praises of another Marley family member. Sutherland first met Rita Marley...
Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, the original bassist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, has died. Aston Barrett Jr, his son, took to Instagram to share the news of his father's passing after a prolonged medical battle. Barrett died at the University of...
LOS ANGELES (AP): In a pre-Grammy event, Mariah Carey used the Recording Academy stage to speak about fighting against conforming to certain music industry standards in an effort to create her music that would eventually appeal to the masses. “I...
King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man, will be represented by his manager at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards ceremony in the United States as the dancehall icon’s ongoing visa woes prohibit him from travelling. Beenie Man’s album Simma is one of five...
On February 21, the highly anticipated Island Music Conference (IMC) returns to Jamaica’s shores to provide a wealth of knowledge and exclusive access to industry professionals for the second year in a row, with the help of Tastee Limited. The...
AP: Universal Music Group (UMG), which represents artistes including Drake, Adele, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now that a licensing deal between the two parties has expired. UMG...
Kingston Night Market, held every Tuesday on Hillcrest Avenue, is a vibe. A meeting place for the sellers and buyers of exquisite Jamaican art and craft; and lovers of musical melodies, food and culture, the last staging also incorporated a...
Big Deal singer Christopher Martin continues to make waves in reggae and dancehall, delivering catchy and soulful hits to fans. From his instant fame on the music scene after winning local talent show ‘Digicel Rising Stars’ in 2005 to hit singles...
The Reggae and Black History Month staple of the Jamaica Music Museum (JaMM), Grounation, is back to tackle the theme ‘Music and Reasoning in Working-Class Culture: Implications for Governance and Constitutional Reform’. The cultural heritage...
What is the worth in dollars and cents of a Grammy award, the golden gramophone that is handed out each year at music's biggest night? Some websites quote a grand total of US$15 (excluding the workmanship) and note that it is "made with a unique...
AP: Universal Music Group (UMG), which represents artistes including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now that a licensing deal between the two parties has expired. UMG...
NEW YORK (AP): Trevor Noah is ready to face one of the toughest audiences of his career — the millions watching as he once again hosts the Grammy Awards. “It is easily the most nerve-wrecking thing that I do, but I love it every single time,”...
For the 66th Grammy Award, five albums, namely Born For Greatness (Buju Banton); Simma (Beenie Man); Cali Roots Riddim 2023 (Collie Buddz); No Destroyer (Burning Spear); and Colors of Royal (Julian Marley and Antaeus) are vying for the coveted gong...
At the 20-minute mark of Due Justice is when I first checked my watch. The first time check of many, as after a bloody opening scene, the Kellan Lutz-led action film had become overwhelmingly dull as it sets up its lead character’s backstory. Max...
From the twisted mind of Matthew Vaughn ( Kingsman franchise, Kick-Ass) comes A rgylle, a razor-witted, reality-bending, globe-encircling spy thriller. Bryce Dallas Howard ( Jurassic World franchise) is Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series...
Dancehall-artiste-turned-pastor Sarid DVN is ecstatic that his 15-track album, Low City: The place where God meets people), has been streaming so well since its release on December 30 last year. “The album has over 15,000 streams, and the most...
