Lee (Scratch) Perry is still happy to be making music
Posted by Michael Rod on Jul 13th, 2008
2008
Jul 13
Not quite ready to Rock Steady - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
Posted by Michael Rod on Jul 3rd, 2008
2008
Jul 3
Not quite ready to Rock Steady
The brainchild of Stascha Bader took another closer step to reality on Wednesday night with the staging of Get Ready to Rock Steady, the concert, at the National Indoor Sports Centre featuring a slew of pioneers from that genre around which a documentary is being made.
The beats go on: the rise of reggae?s sinister side - Features, Music - The Independent
Posted by Michael Rod on Jun 9th, 2008
2008
Jun 9
Last Night: Best of the Best at Bicentennial Park
Posted by Michael Rod on Jun 6th, 2008
2008
Jun 6
Last Night: Best of the Best at Bicentennial Park
As if you need an introduction, Best of the Best is by far, the biggest annual dancehall/reggae festival in North America today, comparable to say, SumFest held in MoBay, Jamaica. Yet for the Caribbean community here in South Florida, their irie was strategically placed smack in the middle of Downtown Miami as Bicentennial Park filled up with approximately 30,000 Jamaicans, Haitians, Bahamians, Trinis, Bermudians, and every other island nation that repped their flags high in the air.
Uptowners gaining credibility
Posted by Michael Rod on May 12th, 2008
2008
May 12
Uptowners gaining credibility
Attaining street credibility for the average artiste is a lyrical battle that many labour over.
Jamaica: Montego Bay
Posted by Michael Rod on May 8th, 2008
2008
May 8
Jamaica: Montego Bay
This North Coast city isn’t just about beaches and all inclusives — it brims with gourmet eateries, swank bars, swishy spas, golf courses, shopping and sizzling nightlife.
So many dances … all at the same time
Posted by Michael Rod on May 8th, 2008
2008
May 8
So many dances … all at the same time
What started out as a few street dances in the early 1960s and 1970s has now burgeoned into a barrage of street sessions, where revellers launch out in the early morning, and party until sunrise.
Magnum final four taking no prisoners
Posted by Michael Rod on Apr 30th, 2008
2008
Apr 30
Magnum final four taking no prisoners
It is now down to the wire, and the remaining four contestants in the Magnum King and Queen of Dancehall are taking no prisoners. Some have decided to take their campaign to the street in style.
Singer Jah was seen on Thursday driving around in a small truck in the downtown Kingston area with friends. With horns beeping and the truck laden with posters, Singer Jah was all smiles as he hailed his fans who easily identified him.
Celebrating 50 years of Randy?s
Posted by Michael Rod on Apr 30th, 2008
2008
Apr 30
Celebrating 50 years of Randy’s
A three-disc set looking at the history of Randy’s Records will be released in October, a spokesperson for VP Records said last week.
Maxi gets close to UB40
Posted by Michael Rod on Apr 4th, 2008
2008
Apr 4
Maxi gets close to UB40
Lovers Rock singer Maxi Priest will replace Ali Campbell as UB40’s frontman, a British newspaper has reported.