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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Updates on Jamaica’s music, and musicians
Jamaica Music Countdown MAR 30 – APR 5, 2012 by Richie B
Interestingly Strictly The Best #45 which was at # 2 last week is this week at #3, upping Ziggy Marley’s Wild and Free from 3rd spot last week to 2nd this week
Read MoreMan A Man LIVE UP video contest winners chosen
Third place pick was Gariece McPherson for his ‘intensely personal video’ where he erases the stigma that males doing housework is unmanly…
Read MoreThird World to headline Jazz festival in Cape Town, S Africa
Reggae legends Third World travels 7,000 miles to Cape Town, South Africa, to headline the leading South African event, Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
Read MoreDJ Calico releases ‘Soakin Wet’ for Carnival Season
Fast rising selector and Suncity 104.9FM radio jock DJ Calico on Friday afternoon released his much anticipated soca mix ahead of the Jamaican Carnival season. The disc titled “Soakin’ Wet – The Ultimate Soca Mix”, showcases the popular jock unraveling his musical artistry and meticulous mixing skills; combining several popular soca hits for the year with an ample supply of dancehall remixes to create a high energy compilation that is sure to satisfy lovers of that genre. Released on the Darkcide International imprint the project features some of the Caribbean’s…
Read MoreTop 9 in 2012 American Idols as at March 22, 2012
Michael Becker / FOX PHOTOGRAPHER: “The American Idol” 2012 Top 9 was revealed, and Erik Van Pelt was the latest to be eliminated. That means HeeJun Han survives another week. By John “Gonzo” Gonzalez | gonzo@mlive.com How does he do it? The “American Idol” 2012 Top 9 was revealed Thursday night, and sadly Erika Van Pelt was the latest of the contestants to be eliminated. That means that Heejun Han, the oddball singer with a decent voice, but who shows no potential of winning Season 11, will stick around for…
Read MoreWorld Clash Jamaica RESET set for Montego Bay April 9
Clashing on World Clash stage is a true proving ground for any sound. As the countdown to World Clash Jamaica nears, die hard clash fans place bets.
Read MoreArtistes unite in Emancipation Park today in AIDS fight
The event is being put on by LIVE UP Champions, along with the Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership on HIV/AIDS (CBMP) and their funders PSI Caribbean.
Read MoreJamaica Music Countdown March 23 – 29, 2012 by Richie B
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN BY RICHIE B, HOST – “HOT MIX” ON HOT 102FM MAR 23 – 29, 2012 TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL 01 1 19 If I Was Your Girl – Ms. Triniti – Trinigirl/Unseen Lab Records (2wks@#1) NM 02 4 11 Do Sumn – Konshens – Subkonshus Music U-2 03 2 14 Party Shot – Popcaan – TJ Records (3wks@#1) D-1 04 3 12 World Boss (Why Pree) – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion (pp#3) D-1 05 6 15 School Fee – Darrio –…
Read MoreFethi Tabet in concert March 22 in Jamaica
The Alliance française de la Jamaïque, in association with JNBS, presents the first ever concert in Jamaica by Algerian-born singer and instrumentalist, Fethi Tabet. This concert by Tabet who has performed the world over, from India to China, with stops in Africa, America and the Middle East, will take place on Thursday, March 22, 2012 starting at 8 p.m. at the Courtleigh Auditorium. This musical master delivers a message of peace and fraternity, through his powerful voice and instruments, captivating audiences and delivering magical performances in his own exceptional style.…
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