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
Producers of the Jamaica Strong Relief Concert are aiming to raise US$1 million at their star-studded benefit event, slated for Friday, Dec. 12, at the UBS Arena in New York.“This is New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania – the whole USA coming together,” Kacy Rankine, co-producer of the sh
Masicka announces his new EP, “Her Name Is Love,” set for release on Dec. 19 via Def Jam Recordings, marking a new artistic direction.“This project signals a refined, emotionally resonant evolution, one that embraces loyalty, sensuality, and connection, all while maintaining the lyrical precision an
Morgan Heritage co-founder Gramps Morgan says that the upcoming Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert at UBS Arena in Elmont, Long Island on Dec. 12 represents a moment of unity in Jamaican/Caribbean music that he is proud to be a part of.The UBS Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena, is located at 2400 Hemp
Reggae artist Terry Ganzie is reigniting his mission to uplift audiences through conscious music, revisiting his roots and commanding global attention.“With a powerful catalog that defined the golden era of 90s conscious Dancehall and a renewed creative spark, Ganzie is writing the next chapter in h
In what is arguably the biggest Caribbean Diaspora radio relief promotion ever, the Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert — slated for Dec. 12 at the UBS Arena in Queens — has blown into a full-scale movement in the US, according to Bobby Clarke, CEO of Irie Jam Radio.Clarke told Caribbean Life on Monday,
