Jakoostik Jakoostik performs at Redbones Blues Cafe on Thursday, November 10 Another opportunity to hear classic Jamaican song interpreted acoustically by three great musicians. The debut CD, Jakoostik Vol. 1 will be on sale. Showtime 8:00 pm: The JaKoostiK Music Ensemble formerly known as the Calabash Acoustic Ensemble consists of Wayne Armond, Seretse Small and Donald Waugh knocking out with passion and ease Jamaican Classics from the catalogues of Peter Tosh, Bob Andy, Beres Hammond, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff and others all with an acoustic vibe. Wayne Armond has made…
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Blak Ryno releases first official single on his own label
Garrison recording artiste Romane Anderson better known as Blak Ryno continues to show dexterity in the very competitive Jamaican music industry! Since exiting the Portmore Empire, Garrison recording artiste Romane Anderson better known as Blak Ryno continues to show dexterity in the very competitive Jamaican music industry. Aside from overcoming many challenges following his departure, the deejay also became an entrepreneur forming his own record label and last week released his first official single under the ‘Garrison Records’ outfit. The song titled ‘Whine Me’, exuding traits of soca influence was…
Read MoreThird World band off to World Creole Fest in Dominica
After their performance in Dominica, Third World will return to the states to continue promotions of their November 16, 2011 event at the Roxy Theatre in LA
Read MoreWho is Mark ‘Khristopher’ Williams who sings ‘Do Whatever’
Born Mark Wayne Williams in the Falmouth Hospital, Trelawny in Jamaica, he was nicknamed “Khris” by his mother after his distinctive birth date on December 25th. Khristopher enjoyed listening to all genres of music and at a tender age of 12 years old he relocated to Brooklyn, NY where he continued his schooling. In 1999, Khristopher met Louis “Flabba” Malcolm in the Bronx where he recorded a cover version of the Backstreet Boys hit
Read MoreRemember Jakoostik, they will be at Bookophilia October 23
The Jakoostik Music Ensemble featuring Wayne Armond, Seretse Small and Donald Waugh will be performing a full performance at the Bookophilia October 23
Read MoreUsain Bolt celebrates Greatness with ‘Guinness Day’ patrons
Greatness recognizes Greatness: Usain Bolt joins global Guinness celebration to Sir Arthur Many will remember The Arthur Guinness Day Live concert staged last Thursday. The made-for-TV event, which was held at the National Indoor Sports Centre (NISC) and broadcast across 16 TV stations in 13 Caribbean countries, had a seamless flow of stellar performances by KES, I-Octane and Agent Sasco and was watched by close to 1 million people. This, of course, was all part of the global celebration recognising Guinness founder Sir Arthur Guinness, who 252 years ago started…
Read MorePeter Lloyd gets standing ovation from Bank hour concert
Within minutes after performing, Peter Lloyd (internationally acclaimed reggae and film star) got standing ovation at the Bank of Jamaica lunch time concert
Read MoreZiggy Marley at Lake Tahoe September 25
Opening up for Ziggy Markey is singer/songwriter, Trevor Hall, whose sunny, reggae-infused pop sound draws equally from folk, reggae, and hip-hop.
Read MoreTickets to Jamaica’s 2011 Arthur Guinness Day September 22
400 tickets are being given away, to the Arthur’s Day Concert on September 22, 2011 in Jamaica
Read MoreJamaican Peter Lloyd goes Dutch?
In Holland Peter Lloyd also made it to the front page of local newspapers ‘Dagblad Waterland.’
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