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Reggae artist Tarrus Riley.

Jamaica

‘It’s Showtime’ for Tarrus Riley

By Nelson A. King

Self portrait of Adena Myrie.

Haiti

Buju Banton’s sister teams up with Ras Emmanuel on ‘Dancehall Forever’

By Nelson A. King

Jennifer Hudson is pictured with an excited fan after singing in the audience at her inaugural concert at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre on Flatbush to promote her very first Christmas album, “The Give of Love,” during an intimate live experience on Nov.24, 2024.

Haiti

Jennifer Hudson shines at Christmas concert to share Christmas album ‘Gift of Love,’ at Kings Theatre, Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

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Haiti

‘This is the Time for Me’: Minna LaFortune

By Nelson A. King

Zion Marley is set to release his album ‘From Zion’ in 2025.

Haiti

Carrying the torch: Zion Marley previews tracks from 2025 album ‘From Zion’

By Tracey Khan

Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew attend the Covenant House Night Of Stars Gala at Javits Center on May 20, 2024 in New York City.

Haiti

Chews promise ‘A Night of Inspiration’ at Carnegie Hall

By Vinette K. Pryce

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, William “Spliff Star” Lewis, (Busta Rhymes) Trevor George Smith, Jr. holding a Proclamation from PA Williams, Assembly Member Monique Chandler Waterman, and Dr. Meda Leacock, after a turkey donation by the Grammy-nominated rapper at PS 135 in Brooklyn where he attended school.

Belize

BP Reynoso proclaims Nov. 23, Busta Rhymes Trevor George Smith Jr. Day

By Tangerine Clarke

Tosh Alexander.

Music

‘My Ting Different’

By Nelson A. King

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St Vincent

Frankie McIntosh co-authors ‘The Art of the Soca Arranger’ with Prof. Ray Allen

By Nelson A. King

Abena Amory entertained patrons last month at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines' 45th Gala Independence Anniversary Luncheon at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Music

Brooklyn singer Abena Amory ‘destined to accomplish great things’

By Nelson A. King

Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley.

Music

Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley drops ‘Banner’

By Nelson A. King

Reggae artiste Ras Emmanuel.

Music

Ras Emmanuel makes strides with ‘Dancehall Forever’

By Nelson A. King

Legendary reggaeton artist Ivy Queen.

Music

Legendary reggaeton artist Ivy Queen makes Carnegie Hall debut

By Nelson A. King

Ky-Mani Marley.

Music

Ky-Mani Marley announces ‘Love and Energy Tour’ dates

By Nelson A. King

Dominica’s Dancehall sensation Supalyne drops explosive new track "Bounce" featuring $hyanne.

Dominica

Dominica’s dancehall sensation Supalyne drops ‘Bounce’

By Nelson A. King

Reggae artist Beenie Man performs at the Reggae Sumfest 2014 in Montego Bay, July 19, 2014.

Jamaica

Jamaica honors heroes, heroines

By Bert Wilkinson

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