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Don “Sunshine” Diaz accepting the SUNSHINE Awards Hall of Fame Induction for his father, Cyril Diaz in 2011.

Music

Sunshine Awards joins glowing tributes to legendary Trinidadian bass player Don ‘Sunshine’ Diaz

By Nelson A. King

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

Music

Grenadian Calypso King-turned-Gospel artiste Edson ‘King Ajamu’ Mitchell releases ‘Focus’

By Nelson A. King

Lady Da Flame and Richie Stephens drop "Ropeen."

Music

Lady Da Flame, Richie Stephens collaborate on ‘Ropeen’

By Nelson A. King

Reggae Land said on Monday, March 9, that its July 31 edition will headline global superstar Burna Boy.

Music

Burna Boy to debut on Reggae Land

By Nelson A. King

Willie Stewart, drummer of the legendary reggae band Third World, releases his new single “Have a Little Faith,” continuing the group’s legacy of music rooted in resilience and unity.

Music

Reggae legend Willie Stewart releases ‘Have a Little Faith,’ carrying Third World’s legacy forward

By Tracey Khan

Leader of the Brooklyn-based Jacqueline Hopkins Choir, Jacqueline Hopkins.

Black History Month

The Jacqueline Hopkins Choir headlines Black History Month celebration

By Nelson A. King

Music

Sean Paul, Stalk Ashley ‘Ready for the Ride’

By Nelson A. King

Dancehall Star Masicka set to embark on North America Tour.

Music

Masicka drops ‘Life of Sin’

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican dancehall singer Mr. Lexx.

Music

Mr. Lexx drops ‘Slow Mo’

By Nelson A. King

Pat Chin and Vincent Chin.

Music

Randy’s anthologies celebrate golden era of Jamaican music

By Nelson A. King

Singer Nesta Nelson (c) and her dancers, moments after she won the recent Dancehall Monarch competition in Georgetown, Guyana.

Music

Singer Nesta Nelson creates history as Guyana’s first female dancehall monarch

By Nelson A. King

Beres Hammond performing in Westbury, NY in 2022.

Music

Beres Hammond headlines ‘Reggae Meets Soul’ Mother’s Day celebration

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and recording artist Minna LaFortune.

Music

Minna LaFortune celebrates ‘African Women’

By Nelson A. King

Album cover of Terry Ganzie’s “Same Africans.”

Music

Terry Ganzie drops ‘Same Africans’ for Black History Month

By Nelson A. King

Carnival

Terri Lyons crowned 2026 T&T National Calypso Monarch

By Nelson A. King

Kacy Rankine, CEO of RoadBlock Radio.

Music

RoadBlock Radio CEO hails Keznamdi GRAMMY as ‘Giant Victory for Reggae’

By Nelson A. King

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MTA boss and head of transit workers union

Transit workers union calls MTA’s opening contract demands ‘slap in the face’ as talks kick off

MTA boss and head of transit workers union

Transit workers union calls MTA’s opening contract demands ‘slap in the face’ as talks kick off