Music News – Caribbean Life

Jimmy Cliff performs.

Music

‘Jimmy Cliff, my lifelong soundtrack’: Anthony Turner

By Nelson A. King

Kacy Rankine, CEO of RoadBlock Radio.

Music

Major radio stations unite to boost Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert

By Nelson A. King

Reggae artist Terry Ganzie.

Music

Reggae ‘Outlaw’ Terry Ganzie reawakens flame of conscious music

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-American singer-songwriter and producer Gramps Morgan.

Jamaica

Moment of unity

By Nelson A. King

Dancehall star Masicka.

Music

‘Her Name Is Love’: Masicka

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Shaggy.

Jamaica

US$1M goal for star-studded Jamaica Strong Relief Concert

By Nelson A. King

Celebrated Jamaican singer and musician Jimmy Cliff seen here playing the keyboard.

Jamaica

From Yard – A Kool and Irie response to Melissa

By Vinette K. Pryce

Beres Hammond performs at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park on Aug. 18, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jamaica

Entertainment teams step up with urgent aid for hurricane-hit Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff during a performance in 2012.

Jamaica

Reggae lovers pay glowing tributes to legendary Jimmy Cliff

By Nelson A. King

Braata Folk Singers huddle for "Banana" during the 3rd Caribbean Heritage, Juneteenth Festival in June at Seaview Park in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

Hurricane Relief

Braata supports relief

By Nelson A. King

Ras Mista Fyah kicks off his Ïnfinity Tour in December, 2025.

Music

Ras Mista Fyah set to blaze stages across America on ‘Infinity Tour’

By Nelson A. King

Lady Da Flame inspires listeners with timely "You Can Do It."

Music

‘Overcomer’: Lady Da Flame’s anthem of hope for a recovering Caribbean

By Nelson A. King

Olunike Adeliyi and Maxine Simpson in “Village Keeper” (2024) directed by Karen Chapman.

Grenada

Film fest spotlights excellence in Caribbean diaspora and beyond

By Vinette K. Pryce

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Shaggy.

Jamaica

Music for a Cause

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer, Sean Paul.

Jamaica

Sean Paul Foundation expands hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Richie Stephens.

Jamaica

Richie Stephens, reggae stars bring relief to Jamaica in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

By Nelson A. King

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