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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Beenie Man to headline Best of Best Music Festival
By Nelson A. King on 04/30/2026

Beenie Man to headline Best of Best Music Festival

Dancehall artist Beenie Man is expected to headline the Best of the Best Music Fest, recognized as North America’s premier Caribbean music festival, on Sunday, May 24, 2026, during Memorial Day weekend at Maurice A. Ferré Park (Museum Park) in downtown Miami, organizers announced.Beenie Man will per

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DJ Jahmar unites for ‘Badmon Money’
By Nelson A. King on 04/29/2026

DJ Jahmar unites for ‘Badmon Money’

Internationally recognized DJ and producer DJ Jahmar delivers “Badmon Money,” featuring Dancehall heavyweights Cutty Ranks, Edley Shine, Wasp, and rising artist Shan Hill.Released on Friday, April 24, via Shinealous Records, the single stands as “a bold anthem bridging the roots of Dancehall with it

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Edley Shine’s ‘Time & Place’
By Nelson A. King on 04/29/2026

Edley Shine’s ‘Time & Place’

International recording artist and producer Edley Shine, one of the iconic voices behind the #DABIGVOICE brand and a founding member of the legendary duo Born Jamericans, has dropped his latest single, “Time & Place,” featuring Baby Ace.According to Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey, o

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