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Valerie Simpson kicks off Black Music Month with live recording of Damien Sneed at The Town Hall

By Nelson A. King

Reggae songstress Alaine returns with "Love Again," a soulful and uplifting ballad produced by Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley.

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Ghetto Youths International launches ‘No Better Riddim’

By Nelson A. King

Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute presents 15 Well-Being Concerts.

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Carnegie Hall announces 2026–2027 ‘Well-Being Concerts’

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican reggae singer Mikey Spice will headline the 3rd Annual Festival on July 4.

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Veteran reggae singer Mikey Spice to headline All White Caribbean Jerk Fest

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican dancehall recording artist Masicka will perform at Brooklyn's Barclays Center as headliner of Reggae Fest on Aug. 15.

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Dancehall artist Masicka ‘Forever Reign’ to make Barclays Center debut

By Nelson A. King

Dexta Daps.

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Dancehall star Dexta Daps bringing ‘Champagne Tour’ to Newark June 12

By Nelson A. King

Sean Paul recently attracted thousands of fans at his highly successful “Timeless Tour."

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Sean Paul’s ‘Timeless Tour’ demonstrates global demand for dancehall

By Nelson A. King

People maintain the grounds in front of the U.S. Capitol building, as construction is done on the National Mall for events related to the United States' 250th anniversary and the Washington Monument rises in the background, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 3, 2026.

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‘Brick House’ hit makers say no to White House invite

By Vinette K. Pryce

Jemere Morgan's new single, Know Better," is a soulful reggae love ballad.

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Jemere Morgan rises in modern reggae with ‘Know Better’

By Nelson A. King

Columbia University’s Miller Theatre is led by Executive Director Melissa Smey.

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Miller Theatre looks ahead to 2026-27 season

By Nelson A. King

US Virgin Islands dancehall recording artist Kruziano, left, with award-winning US producer BL Tha Hook Slaya.

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USVI recording artist Kruziano working on new single ‘I’ll Be There for the Weekend’

By Nelson A. King

Luchina Fisher.

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‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ wins big at PitchBLACK Awards

By Nelson A. King

Jada Kingdom

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Jada Kingdom releases music video for ‘Still Searching’

By Nelson A. King

Attendees enjoy a Love & Harmony Easter voyage party in Nassau, Bahamas.

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Beres Hammond powers Love and Harmony floating music festival

By Nelson A. King

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Masicka ‘run tings’: Jamaican dancehall heavyweight delivers three standout releases

By Nelson A. King

Konshens, left, with Kemar Highcon.

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Konshens drops ‘Pool Party 2.0’ album

By Nelson A. King

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