Kranium to headline Sony Hall concert in October
Nelson A. King on 09/02/2026

Kranium to headline Sony Hall concert in October

Fresh off an electrifying performance at Reggae Land UK, internationally-acclaimed dancehall artist Kranium on Friday, Aug. 7, officially announced his highly anticipated New York City headline concert at Sony Hall on Oct. 15, 2026.“Widely recognized as one of dancehall’s most distinctive voices, Kr

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Tropicalfete celebrates fifth Carnival pop-up with soca sensation Rupee in Times Square
Tangerine Clarke on 09/02/2026

Tropicalfete celebrates fifth Carnival pop-up with soca sensation Rupee in Times Square

The rhythm of steelpan music, dazzling costume displays, stilt walkers, and exciting revelry took over Time Square on Aug. 30 to celebrate the accomplishment of Tropicalfete, a non-profit, at the forefront of keeping Caribbean culture alive through programs in Brooklyn.Colorfully dressed fans jammed

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Mr. Easy, Future Fambo serve up classic dancehall flavor on ‘Cyaan Go Round Yuh’
Nelson A. King on 09/01/2026

Mr. Easy, Future Fambo serve up classic dancehall flavor on ‘Cyaan Go Round Yuh’

Dancehall mainstays Mr. Easy and Future Fambo have joined forces with Deejay Yellow for “Cyaan Go Round Yuh,” an explosive new collaboration fueled by infectious rhythms, playful lyrics, and the unmistakable chemistry of distinctive Dancehall voices, according to Caribbean entertainment publicist Fl

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CLACC-C Youth Pan Fest set for Aug. 29
Nelson A. King on 08/25/2026

CLACC-C Youth Pan Fest set for Aug. 29

The Brooklyn-based Carlos Lezama Archives & Caribbean Cultural Center (CLACC-C) says its 14th Annual Children’s Festival & Youth Pan Fest takes place this Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, 12–8 p.m., on St. John’s Place, between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.CLACC-C said on Monday,

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Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan, daughter Emily Estefan to debut at Carnegie Hall
Nelson A. King on 08/25/2026

Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan, daughter Emily Estefan to debut at Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11, that 11-time Grammy Award-winning artist Gloria Estefan and her acclaimed singer-songwriter daughter, Emily Estefan, will debut during “A Night of Rhythm and Storytelling” on Monday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m.“For one unforgettable night, Carnegie Hall will bec

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Dancehall artist Jada Kingdom releases ‘Dweet & Done’
Nelson A. King on 08/24/2026

Dancehall artist Jada Kingdom releases ‘Dweet & Done’

Fresh off two major projects, the “Soul For Sale” remix, featuring Kraff, and a breakout year for “G.A.D.,” Jamaican dancehall star Jada Kingdom continues setting the pace for women in dancehall.Now, she has added another chapter with “Dweet and Done,” a raw dancehall statement produced by legendary

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‘Reggae Kings’ Beres Hammond and Beenieman to electrify tri-state area
Nelson A. King on 08/18/2026

‘Reggae Kings’ Beres Hammond and Beenieman to electrify tri-state area

“Reggae Kings” Beres Hammond and Beenieman will share stage together across two nights in the tri-state area, according to Jamaican entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner.Turner told Caribbean Life on Monday, Aug. 17, that the “Kings” will perform in Hartford, CT on Friday, Aug. 28, before

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Jamaican poet, singer, songwriter D’Yani to drop ‘Live Life & Prosper’
Tangerine Clarke on 08/18/2026

Jamaican poet, singer, songwriter D’Yani to drop ‘Live Life & Prosper’

Jamaican poet and singer-songwriter D’Yani has announced his highly anticipated forthcoming album Live Life & Prosper to drop on August 21, enticing fans with what’s to come from the 12-track album as he releases his latest single “Miss You Bad,” out everywhere now.Decota Letman of Roots Global Agen

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Four Jamaican musical Queens hold court at Jamaica Day event in Paterson
Nelson A. King on 08/18/2026

Four Jamaican musical Queens hold court at Jamaica Day event in Paterson

Sister Nancy, Lady G, Minister Marion Hall and Lila Iké — four women from four different corners of Jamaican music and culture — held court during the 10th Annual Jamaica Day Celebration in Paterson, NJ on Aug. 1.Dancehall icon Sister Nancy showed up at the event, at Eastside Park in Paterson, clad

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