Beyond the Legend: Peter Tosh’s Case for Jamaica’s Ultimate Musical Icon
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Exploring Jamaica’s rich musical heritage often centers around the legendary Bob Marley, an iconic figure in reggae. However, amid Marley’s acclaim, Peter Tosh stands as a figure often overlooked, despite his substantial impact on Jamaican music. This blog delves into Tosh’s multifaceted talents and argues why he deserves recognition as Jamaica’s foremost musical export. Guitar […]
Intence Returns — and Reflects — With “Year of Gear”
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Dancehall star Intence has kicked off 2024 with “Year of Gear,” the second single from his upcoming debut album, VOYAGE. It was released digitally, alongside a music video, on January 1st via VP Records. “Year of Gear” is the sixth consecutive New Year’s Day single from Intence, which has turned top-of-year releases into an annual […]
Exciting Announcement: Christopher Ellis to Headline Bournemouth Reggae 2024
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Bournemouth Reggae proudly unveils Christopher Ellis as one of the headlining acts for their anticipated 2024 event. Meet Christopher Ellis: A Musical Legacy Born on March 12, 1982, in South London, Christopher Lamour Ellis carries the illustrious lineage of the legendary King of Rock Steady, Alton Ellis OD, as his son. Christopher’s musical journey began […]
New Reggae Christmas Album
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A diverse cast of artists reimagined nine holiday classics, with Christopher Martin working his magic on the joyous “This Christmas,” Shuga dazzling on Mariah Carey’s seasonal blockbuster “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and Mikey Spice putting his spin on “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You).” Dean Fraser and Clive Hunt split production […]
MILLIE SMALL – JAMAICA’S FIRST INTERNATIONAL STAR
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When Millicent Small’s 1962 cover of Barbie Gaye’s “My Boy Lollipop” exploded onto the international pop scene, it simultaneously transformed the career of Miss Small and her producer, Chris Blackwell, whose prescience would help to globalize Jamaican culture in the decades to come. The first international star to come out of Jamaica, Millie Small was […]
Singer, Cool Ruler
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Iconic reggae and dancehall producer, King Jammy (Lloyd James), digs into his master recording archive and brings the legendary Gregory Isaacs’ late 1980s/1990s digi catalog to a new generation by pairing him with veterans Shaggy, Sean Paul, Bounty Killer, Junior Reid, Chaka Demus, Alborosie, Bunny General, and Ras Shiloh and now generation artists Jesse Royal, Projexx, Aza Lineage, […]
POLICE IN HELICOPTER’ CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
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VP / Greensleeves Records will celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Holt’s iconic Police in Helicopter LP by issuing a rare 1983 12-inch single mix – informally known as the ‘Sirens Mix’ – to streaming. It is presented in its original form alongside two additional edits and a comic-book-style illustration by the artist Spliffington. It […]
Richie Spice Releases New Album ‘BLACK MAN TIME’
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International Reggae singer, songwriter and producer Richie Spice has today released his new album, BLACK MAN TIME which coincides with his Earth Strong, September 8th. Spice says his album is “preservation of Reggae music and more than just entertainment.” BLACK MAN TIME, the artists 10th studio album, is produced by Spice himself on his label […]
Introducing F.Y.A.H. with First Single “Freedom Fighter” Featuring Steel Pulse
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Introducing F.Y.A.H. with First Single “Freedom Fighter” Featuring Steel Pulse F.Y.A.H., the roots reggae band from Jamaica, makes their debut at New York’s SummerStage on Saturday August 12th, 2023. The three-piece outfit will also release their first single, “Freedom Fighter” which features Steel Pulse, on August 18th. The single will be on all streaming platforms […]
Bringing the festival spirit to senior citizens: Bournemouth Reggae Weekender embraces inclusivity with care home collaboration.
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Avery Healthcare Group is pleased to announce a partnership with Bournemouth Reggae Weekender Festival to bring the festival to one of its care homes in Westbourne. The initiative brings the music, culture and entertainment of the Bournemouth Reggae Weekender Festival to senior citizens at Westbourne Tower Care Home, who would not be able to […]