Perennial Grenadian Calypso King-turned-Gospel artiste Edson “King Ajamu” Mitchell has dropped “Blessed Love,” hoping to positively impact listeners globally. “The song was written and released with the intent of getting a positive message to the people in the midst of an avalanche of negative songs
Jamaican entertainment publicist Rickardo W. Shuzzr said on Sunday, June 22, Alkaline, the renowned Jamaican dancehall artist, delivered “a mesmerizing performance” at the sold-out Rebel Night Club in Toronto, Canada, captivating over 4,500 fans.“With anticipation building since New Rules’ debut in
With just over two weeks remaining before Reggae Sumfest, the world’s premier reggae event, unfolds in Montego Bay, Jamaica, organizers are brimming with confidence and anticipation. This year’s staging, scheduled for July 13–19, is shaping up to be one of the best in the festival’s history. Festiva
July 1 signals International Reggae Day. Actually for the 31st consecutive year, the dateline has been marked by a global appreciation of Jamaica’s home-grown music. The irony is that on that day, a community of fans unify by blasting the beat, wearing the colors of red, gold and green, plant trees
Brooklyn Assembly Members Jaime Williams and Monique Chandler-Waterman, co-chairs of the New York State Caribbean-American Delegation, say they were “excited” on Saturday, June 21, to collaborate with the New York State Black Legislative Taskforce in honoring Trinidadian Soca artiste Nailah Blackman
Internationally acclaimed dancehall star Konshens is gearing up to release his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, “Pool Party,” on Friday, June 27.Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told Caribbean Life that “Pool Party is “a vibrant, genre-blending body of wor
Daniel Bernard Roumain, a Black, Haitian-American violinist and composer, created an original piece that he performed at WHIN Community Music Charter School on June 11 and 12. As the current artist in residence at the school for the 2024-25 school year and into October, Roumain works with students i
As pop royalty Beyonce wrapped her six-night engagement in Tottenham, England, in Brooklyn, Nottingham-born British author John Masouri schooled New Yorkers on the impact of Jamaica’s home-grown music in the UK through the decades.Although the time difference across the Pond did not correspond with
Guyanese-born reggae artist Colle’ Kharis is riding the musical wave of success with his new album, Lot 13. He said it is a deeply personal and culturally rooted collection of songs that continues to reflect his journey as an artist of Caribbean heritage. “I am thrilled to announce the release of my
On June 12, Miles Regis unveiled a new Augmented Reality work for the annual Summer for the City Festival at Lincoln Center, located at 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023. Titled “Safe Space,” the immersive commission and experience brings the Trinidad-born artist’s signature vibrant, expre
