New York, New York - Jamaican born, LA based actress Miranda Melhado has joined the cast of the new TV pilot From Yard to be shot in Jamaica and Atlanta early in 2023.
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New York, New York - With Covid-19 pandemic behind us, the concert industry is in full swing as patrons are flocking to their nearest ticket outlets, and online ticket portals to enjoy their favorite artist live in concert. To no exception dancehall superstar Mavado is one of the artists fans are looking forward to seeing in their nearest venues. Slated to return to New York, for his annual Birthday celebration on Saturday December 10, fans in New York and surrounding cities will receive their wish.
Washington, DC - Edley Shine “Da Big Voice” is closing out a musically charged year, beaming of international performances and music, with the release of his electrifying new song “Active.”
Washington, DC - Art, music, food, and other facets of Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage which were on full display last weekend gave a significant boost to the island’s profile in the American capital city.
London, UK - The son of Dominicans, music executive Riki Bleau, is the only Dominican to make it to the 2023 Powerlist, an annual directory of the 100 most influential people of African or African Caribbean heritage in the United Kingdom. First launched in 2007, the Powerlist highlights the work of Black leaders in several professional sectors.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – President Irfaan Ali has told internationally acclaimed Guyana-born actress, Letitia Michelle Wright, that his administration would be “honored” to host her as he extended an invitation to the star of the Black Panther movies to visit the Caribbean country.
POS, Trinidad – In an era dominated by music which standardizes the idea of having short-lived, disposable human connections, Trinidad & Tobago songstress Candy Kay is breaking the mold with her latest track ‘Feel That Love’; a track dedicated to re-normalizing the concepts of long-lasting love and long-term committed relationships.
Fort-de-France, Dominica - Dominica’s Princess of Song and fan favourite throughout the Francophone world, Michele Henderson, will on Friday November 25th release the visuals for “Rebelle” a collaboration with esteemed Martinican songwriter Guy Suivant which will feature in his upcoming album Zone de Turbulence.
Nottingham, UK – The industry is abuzz, as sound system culture hit screens and streaming platforms with “V. Rocket International Sound System: A Sound System Dynasty.” V. Rocket International is one of the UK’s legendary reggae sound systems that has been going strong for nearly 60 years. This exhilarating 92-minute documentary from director and producer Marcus Hall, which tells the amazing story of how V. Rocket started from a 50-watt component system and became a world renowned, powerhouse sound system, premiered before a sold-out theater audience in Nottingham recently. The groundbreaking film is now available on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms.
Kingston, Jamaica- A concert under the patronage of Consul General to Miami, Oliver Mair, will be held next month in Florida to honor the late Jamaican songbird Karen Smith who died last year September from cancer. The concert dubbed, “Fall Musik Fest and Remembering Karen Smith”, will take place at Miami Gardens on Sunday, November 20, 2022 beginning at 5:00 pm.
Protoje, one of Jamaica’s key figures in today’s musical landscape, receives his second GRAMMY nomination in the Best Reggae Album category for Third Time’s The Charm, which was released Sept 23, 2022.
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Never before has the anticipation for Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival – the mecca of them all, been this high! Carnival 2023 will see the return of a trio, whose deliverables, thousands and possibly millions around the world, have enjoyed over the years. Soca and Calypso artiste, Blackie is taking his place in the festival in 2023, and he’s walking with his trump card.
New York, New York – The legendary Reggae and Dancehall artist Mr Easy and Hip Hop “it girl” Kyah Baby are blazing the "High Grade! The red-hot new song and visual are out now across digital platforms. This unprecedented collabo sees the insanely diverse Mr Easy teaming up with Hip Hop Goddess Kyah Baby, whose unorthodox, spitfire lyrical delivery can body the best of them.