Music News – Caribbean Life

Haitian-American artist Mickael Marabou.

Music

Haitian-American artist Mickael Marabou makes history at Audiomack Connect NYC

By Nelson A. King

Keznamdi accepts the Best Reggae Album award for "BLXXD & FYAH" during the premiere ceremony of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., Feb. 1, 2026.

Music

Jamaican star Keznamdi takes home Best Reggae Grammy

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born entrepreneur Jermaine Parker.

Business

Jamaican Jermaine Parker opens state-of-the-art recording studio in the Bronx

By Nelson A. King

Members of Steel Pulse a British reggae band.

Music

Steel Pulse pays tribute to Sly Dunbar, Jamaica’s greatest drummer

By Nelson A. King

Dahlak Brathwaite’s genre-defying dance-theater work Try/Step/Trip, choreographed by Toran Moore and directed by Roberta Uno.

Music

Critically acclaimed Try/‌Step/‌Trip extends run

By Nelson A. King

Pam Ward Wins 'Go-Go Female Singer of the Year' at Historic 2026 Go-Go Awards.

Music

Go-Go icon Pam Ward scores Female Singer of the Year

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica Strong Executives (from left) Bobby Clarke, Irie Jam radio; Kacy Rankine, Roadblock radio; and George Crooks (R), Jammins Events share lens time with GRAMMY-winning dancehall/reggae icon Shaggy (3rd from left).

Music

Reggae Land unveils biggest lineup yet for 2026 edition

By Nelson A. King

Global dancehall icon Spice releases “Soft Girl Era.”

Music

Spice drops ‘Soft Girl Era’

By Nelson A. King

Stephen "Cat" Coore.

Music

Honoring Cat Coore

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician Clifton George Bailey III, better known by his stage name Capleton.

Music

Best of the Best Music Fest returns

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Sean Paul.

Hurricane Relief

Sean Paul headlines Heat Caribbean Night for Jamaica relief

By Nelson A. King

Jungle Bay, Dominica is one of the top retreats in the Caribbean.

Dominica

Dominica launches national gospel festival ‘Glory in Paradise’

By Nelson A. King

Dancehall artiste 1SkiOG releases his viral track, “‘Have You Ever.”

Music

1SkiOG drops ‘Have You Ever’

By Nelson A. King

Composer, pianist, bandleader, six-time GRAMMY winner, and two-time Latin GRAMMY winner Arturo O’Farrill playing the organ during a performance at Bryant Park on Sept 13, 2024.

Jazz at El Museo

By Milette Millington

Michelle Henry performs.

Trinidad & Tobago

A voice with purpose: Michelle A. Henry chronicles life through calypso

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Beres Hammond.

Music

Beres Hammond to headline star-studded lineup on 2026 Love & Harmony Cruise

By Nelson A. King

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