Killamanjaro reloads for RESET Monday, April 9

Kingston, Jamaica — March 28, 2012 — Notorious sound system Killamanjaro is reloading its dub plate stock returning to clash at Irish and Chin’s World Clash Jamaica R.E.S.E.T. on Easter Monday, April 9th in Montego Bay at Pier One. They hope to make a triumphant return to the stage where they last competed in 2003 (Death Before Dishonor 3). Killamanjaro’s absence from the World Clash stage has lasted almost a decade. Always credited for stellar performances, the sound thoroughly satisfied their fans with thrilling victories as 2x holders of World…

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Jamaica Music Countdown APRIL 6-12, 2012 by Richie B

How did Elephant Man, after a 3-week entry end up at 15th place, still he’s improved from last week’s 18th place on Dancehall singles with for Gal Setting. Vybz Kartel still going strong adding fresh creativity Party Mih Seh to the competition on Dancehall singles. On the Reggae charts, check out Noddy Virtue’s Loving Her Was Easier up one spot to 17th place after entering 7 weeks ago, just behind Singing Melody’s Collide. Congratulations on the other hand to Ziggy Marley for his album Wild and Free which is up…

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Etana gears up to launch third album in Summer

Important events of arts, culture, entertainment and creative happening around Jamaica between April 28- May 4, 2012. Support Jamaica’s creative minds! Of course, you can always click on the calendar or scroll bottom of the home page for more daily and upocoming events. ETANA is currently fine-tuning her third album to be released and distributed by VP Records this summer. It is a follow up to her 2011 album, Free Expressions went to number 11 on Billboard’s Reggae album chart, the highest on any international chart. Hits such as I…

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St Lucia Jazz Festival 20th anniversary great

The St. Lucia Jazz festival marked its 20th anniversary with a stellar roster from local acts to internationally renowned artists such as Carimi, Regina Carter, Chuck Brown, Angelique Kidjo, and John Legend. Taj Weekes, St. Lucia’s native son came home offering a piece of Trinidad, Dominica, Barbados and Jamaica to his home. He states, “It was great to be able to participate in the 20th anniversary of the festival and play before my home audience after having played to other people for such a long time. The level of energy…

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