‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ wins big at PitchBLACK Awards
Nelson A. King on 05/18/2026

‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ wins big at PitchBLACK Awards

Black Public Media (BPM) says that Luchina Fisher’s “Hiding in Plain Sight,” a rousing exploration of the Black queer artists who have helped to shape every genre of popular music and culture, won the top prize of $150,000 at the ninth PitchBLACK Awards on May 7.The BPM event, which also included th

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Jada Kingdom releases music video for ‘Still Searching’
Nelson A. King on 05/18/2026

Jada Kingdom releases music video for ‘Still Searching’

Critically-acclaimed Jamaican recording artist Jada Kingdom continues to move with intention and on her own terms with the release of the official music video for “Still Searching,” a defining moment from one of her latest EPs Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World, according to Caribbean entertainment

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Beres Hammond powers Love and Harmony floating music festival
Nelson A. King on 05/18/2026

Beres Hammond powers Love and Harmony floating music festival

The Love & Harmony Easter voyage 2026, which made stops in Nassau, Bahamas and Ocho Rios, Jamaica is now in the record books as not just another cruise but a floating music festival powered by some of reggae and dancehall’s most iconic voices.According to Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment

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Konshens drops ‘Pool Party 2.0’ album
Nelson A. King on 05/12/2026

Konshens drops ‘Pool Party 2.0’ album

Jamaican dancehall star Konshens released Pool Party 2.0 on Friday, May 8, the follow-up to his widely acclaimed Pool Party album that helped reinforce his position as one of dancehall’s leading crossover acts.The original installment generated international attention, with records like “Back Dat Az

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Award-winning female violinist mentoring students through new musical residency
Milette Millington on 05/12/2026

Award-winning female violinist mentoring students through new musical residency

Late last month, violinist and composer Jessie Montgomery taught a Mentor Session to students from the Special Music School at the Kaufman Music Center (KMC), where she is an artist-in-residence for the 2025-2026 season. As one of the NYC-based performing arts and education non-profit organizations

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BAM slates golden three-day tribute to Stevie Wonder
Vinette K. Pryce on 05/12/2026

BAM slates golden three-day tribute to Stevie Wonder

It has been 50 years since Stevie Wonder released “Songs in the Key of Life.”Since that time, the 25-time Grammy winner has acquired notoriety, fame, and a plethora of titles befitting genius.He is the only male artist to ever win as many and remains title owner for being the best male soloist in a

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Romain Virgo set to perform at UBS Arena on Mother’s Day
Nelson A. King on 05/06/2026

Romain Virgo set to perform at UBS Arena on Mother’s Day

When award-winning reggae crooner Romain Virgo romps onto the stage at the UBS Arena in Queens on Mother’s Day weekend, on May 9, the moment will be emotional as it is historic.“I’m grateful for the opportunity first of all,” Virgo, who will debut at the arena concert, told Caribbean Life on Monday,

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Shaggy & Friends snag Summerstage date in Central Park
Vinette K. Pryce on 05/06/2026

Shaggy & Friends snag Summerstage date in Central Park

Jamaica’s dancehall deejay Shaggy is the sole reggae headliner for the summer lineup of this year’s free Summerstage concerts in Central Park.Absent from last year’s stellar presentations of global, eclectic, music and dance showcases, the genre returns the two-time Grammy winning talent with “Frien

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Lady Da Flame, Sanchez unite for ‘No One Like You’
Nelson A. King on 05/06/2026

Lady Da Flame, Sanchez unite for ‘No One Like You’

International recording artist Lady Da Flame has delivered a standout moment with “No One Like You (Remake)”, featuring reggae legend Sanchez.Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey of Acclaim PR told Caribbean Life on Monday, May 3, that the release is “a seamless, cross-generational collab

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