Music News – Caribbean Life

King Ajamu headlines inaugural Gospel of Praise Concert at Bedford Central Presbyterian Church in Crown Heights, Brooklyn in September 2023.

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King Ajamu drops ‘Blessed Love’

By Nelson A. King

Reggae-dancehall artiste Alkaline.

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Alkaline rules stage at New Rules Canada

By Nelson A. King

Reggae artist Tarrus Riley.

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Tarrus Riley to salute Jimmy Riley and Cocoa Tea at Reggae Sumfest 2025

By Nelson A. King

The awardee for the Winnie Mandela Humanitarian Award is expected to be announced on July 1, 2025 during International Reggae Day.

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One Love: One Voice: One Day: themes IRD 2025

By Vinette K. Pryce

Nailah Blackman, fourth from left, receives award from New York State Caribbean-American Delegation: From left , Assembly Member Latrice Walker, Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, Senator Siela Bynoe (with proclamation), Assembly Member Jaime Williams, Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman and Senator Roxanne Persaud.

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Caribbean-American Delegation, NYS Black Legislative Task Force honor Soca star Nailah Blackman

By Nelson A. King

Dancehall superstar Konshens (left) teams up with Kemar Highcon in "Volcano.”

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Konshens drops ‘Pool Party’ on Friday

By Nelson A. King

Haitian American violinist and composer Daniel Bernard Roumain.

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Violinist brings Haitian heritage and original music to local charter school

By Milette Millington

New York journalist Pat Meschino talks with London-based author John Masouri at the Brooklyn Public Library.

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Journalists deliver reggae report from the UK

By Vinette K. Pryce

Guyanese-born Colle' Kharis, drops fourth album Lot 3.

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Colle’ Kharis turns the page with Lot 13, a bold new musical journey

By Tangerine Clarke

Trinidad and Tobago natives, musician Etienne Charles and visual artist Miles Regis who are also lifelong friends.

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Exploring love and Caribbean Diaspora through art and music

By Milette Millington

Kabaka Pyramid, left, pose with Jemere Morgan, son of Gramps Morgan.

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Kabaka Pyramid drops ‘Jamaica’

By Nelson A. King

Braata Folk Singers perform in September 2022 during the Guyana Cultural Association's Folk Festival at the Old Boys & Girls High School Grounds in Brooklyn.

Braata returns to Off-Broadway with ‘Unplugged – A Caribbean Choral Experience’

By Nelson A. King

MC Nuffy signs New Jersey reggae artist.

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Vybz Kartel’s hype man MC Nuffy signs NJ reggae artist to exclusive booking deal

By Nelson A. King

Hamlet on "Calypso Mission” performing at the Dynamite Calypso Tent held at the Nazareth Regional High School in East Flatbush, Brooklyn on June 7, 2025.

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Dynamite calypsonians vie for semifinal spot in Vincy Mas 2025

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Sean Paul.

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Sean Paul joins Crooks & Castles to celebrate dancehall culture

By Nelson A. King

The 'Bouyon Boss' Asa Bantan, left, and soca sensation Motto will be in New York for Caribbean Week.

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Artistes line up for CTO’s inaugural Caribbean Cultural Showcase

By Nelson A. King

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Photos: Queens community celebrates Festival Calle Colombia in Jackson Heights

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Brooklyn pols demand halt to immigrant detainee transfers to troubled MDC

Rubbed the wrong way: The City is moving to close a Lexington Avenue spa accused of offering sex acts.

Upper East Side spa accused of operating as brothel after undercover cops offered sex