Beres Hammond to receive UWI honorary doctorate Beres Hammond Reggae legend Beres Hammond will receive an Honorary Degree from The University of the West Indies (UWI) during their annual graduation ceremony on November 04. Four other recipients will also receive honorary degrees during the university's graduation ceremonies on November 3-4. The UWI confers honorary degrees … Continue reading Reggae legend Beres Hammond to receive UWI honorary doctorate.
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VP honors Bob Andy on his 79th birthday.
Kingston, Jamaica–Happy Birthday, Bob Andy–October 28, 2023, is the legendary Jamaican singer/songwriter Bob Andy's 79th birthday. In honor of the late reggae singer, VP Records has released Tarrus Riley's live performance of the late veteran reggae singer's classic song, Desperate Lover. The song is an excerpt from We Remember Bob Andy – Live, a Reggae Month 2023 … Continue reading VP honors Bob Andy on his 79th birthday.
Alaine halted performance at Harmony beach and prayed for a woman.
According to DancehallMag, patrons at Harmony Beach Park in St. James couldn't get enough of Alaine's uplifting performance Saturday night, October 14, 2023, when she hit the Jamaica Family Fest stage after 8:00 p.m. "Her divine purpose at the event would reveal itself when her eyes made four with a frantic mother who couldn't find her daughter." … Continue reading Alaine halted performance at Harmony beach and prayed for a woman.
Jamaicans mourn the passing of Veteran Musician Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper.
Jamaicans and music lovers worldwide mourn the passing of Michael 'Ibo' Cooper, veteran musician and founding member of Third World, one of the most prolific Reggae Band ever. Cooper passed away Thursday night, October 12, 2023, at his home in Upper St Andrew. He was 71. In a media release, the family said Cooper died … Continue reading Jamaicans mourn the passing of Veteran Musician Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper.
Derrick Morgan vows legal action against daughter Queen Ifrica for accusing him of rape.
Ska singer Derrick vows to take legal action against his daughter, Queen Ifrica for accusing him of incest.
Legendary Jamaican Singer Stranger Cole insisted He Recorded The First Reggae Song.
Vintage Jamaican singer Stranger Cole insisted that his 1968 iconic number one hit song,' Muma No Want Bangarang,' on which he collaborated with late Skatalites legend Lester Sterling, was the first Reggae song ever to be recorded,
The Jamaica government scoffed at ‘International reggae Day.’
I want to understand why the government of Jamaica has yet to plan to mark International Reggae Day. But we always pay homage to every other International Day on the calendar.
South Africa Posthumously honors Peter Tosh for anti-apartheid support.
On Friday, April 28, 2023, South Africa posthumously bestowed Winston McIntosh o/c 'Peter Tosh' with a National Honor-The Order of the Companion of Oliver Reginald Tambo.
Ce’Cile and Chris Martin dropped ‘No Expectations.’
The former couple, Ce'Cile and Chris Martin, are back on the scene with a joint produced by Cyclone Music Group and J-Vibe Productions. The new single is titled 'No Expectations.' In the accompanying animated video, the couple can be seen sharing a warm embrace which sparked rumors of the two getting back together. The two songbirds ended … Continue reading Ce’Cile and Chris Martin dropped ‘No Expectations.’
Sweet Jamaica Mix–Various artists
Sweet Jamaica Mix–various artists