NEW YORK, New York – With a spectacular display of masqueraders and stilt dancers, the rhythmic sounds of steel pan and soca music, and speeches from elected officials, including New York Mayor Eric Adams, the Brooklyn, New York-based West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) has launched its first in-person New York’s Caribbean Carnival after two years in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New York, New York - The legendary Mr Easy is slated to perform at Brooklyn's Barclays Center for "Angela Yee Day" on Saturday, August 27! The highly anticipated appearance by the international Reggae and Dancehall act follows a groundbreaking performance at Reggae Sumfest with the "Magnificent Seven" during the iconic musical "Mad House" tribute to mega producer Dave Kelly.
Washington, DC - The media launch for the Second annual DC World Reggae Festival will take place on Friday August 19, 2022 and will be addressed by Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks.
After a 2 years hiatus due to pandemic restrictions, Reggae Sumfest, the largest music festival in Jamaica and the Caribbean, returned back to its homestead of Montego Bay, Jamaica with a star studded lineup.
ROSEAU, Dominica - Dominica's Minister for Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, Hon. Denise Charles, announced two new artists to perform at Dominica's World Creole Music Festival carded for October 28 – 30, 2022 at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium.
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami will honor the courage, contributions, and legacies of the University’s first Black graduates during a special UTrailblazers celebration, Aug. 26-27. Headlining the festivities will be a performance by Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress, Regina Belle.
PARIS, France – The United Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) says its program, Transcultura: Integrating Cuba, the Caribbean and the European Union through culture and creativity, funded by the European Union, has joined forces with the Goethe Institute and the Centre for InterAmerican Studies of Bielefeld University in Germany to showcase “The Caribbean hip-hop beat in Europe.”
New York, New York - On the heels of the release of his single “Red, Gold and Green” featuring Damian Marley, Kabaka Pyramid is set to release another single “Grateful”. The smashing reggae, hip hop fused track features young sensation Jemere Morgan, who is also son of Grammy award reggae artist Gramps Morgan; showcases the eclectic musical ability Kabaka encompasses.
New York, New York - Summer is sizzlin' and so is Shinehead! The music maverick is set to headline 'VP Records Presents Dancehall Meets Hip Hop 90s Style' at Capital One and CityParks Foundation's SummerStage in Central Park. He joins an awesome line up of heavyweights, which includes the likes of Slick Rick, Wayne Wonder, Red Fox, Lady G, Jazzy Joyce, Peter Panic and hosts Ralph McDaniels and Dahved Levy.
Miami, Fl - DelouAfrica is a non-profit organization that provides the most authentic African dance and musical performances in South Florida. This year marks 35 years of the organization displaying and teaching local African dance and drum. DelouAfrica continues to enrich and empower the community through their annual DanceAfrica Miami showcase, which kicks off on August 5 through August 7 at the Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens. The annual program continues to be a feather in South Florida's cultural diversity cap. The festival's theme is Rise Above. This exceptionally high-spirited, three-day family-friendly, multi-cultural arts and educational event is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and Board of County Commissioners, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture and the Knight Foundation. Concert tickets start at $35 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/3ys2MEx. The cultural depth of DanceAfrica Miami is extensive and will be an assembly of cultures and talent for all ages to enjoy.
New York, New York – Some of the Jamaican music industry’s most highly respected female personalities will take to the stage for the Second Annual Jamaican Music Experience and True Tribute Awards to be held on Saturday September 10 at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center in Garden City, New York.
Montego Bay, Jamaica raised vocalist, songwriter and producer Hezron Clarke will be releasing his album, M.O.A.M. (Man on a Mission), on August 19 via Tad’s Record (Ernie Ranglin, Tanya Stephens).
New York, NY - On January 1st 2023 two of Jamaica's most prolific voices, Beres Hammond and Buju Banton, will join forces to give birth to an unforgettable musical experience.















