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As the official funeral service for reggae icon Jimmy Cliff takes place this week in Kingston, Jamaica, at the National Indoor Sports Center, Louis “Louie” Grant, executive vice president and executive producer at Irie Jam Media, says that Cliff’s passing is “the end of an era.”The Government of Jam

The Brooklyn-based Tropicalfete, Inc., presented “The Finale: A Cultural Gift for the Community” on Sunday, Dec. 21, at the BMS Playhouse Theatre in Brooklyn.“The free, family-friendly event brought together residents, artists, educators, and cultural leaders for an afternoon of music, dance, theate

The year unfolded as a vibrant tapestry of Caribbean culture, music, community leadership, and diaspora engagement, particularly centered in New York City and extending across the Caribbean and international stages. From grassroots cultural recognition to global musical triumphs, each month highligh

Internationally acclaimed Jamaican Gospel singer Robert Bailey has released his highly anticipated new single “Breakthrough,” dedicating the upbeat ‘Anthem of Hope’ to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa.The single, now available on all major streaming platforms, is described by Bailey as “A tim

Kool 97 FM and Irie FM, two popular radio stations in Jamaica, recently corralled resources to rebuild infrastructure and aid in emergency relief for victims of Hurricane Melissa.According to Kool radio host Rosamond Brown-Kirkland, “We all have to do our bit to help our neighbors.” Throughout last