Nightlife News – Caribbean Life

Dr. Hollis Chalkdust Liverpool.

Trinidad & Tobago

Calypsonian Chalkdust, co-founder of Sunshine Awards Hall of Fame, honored with Prof. Emeritus title

By Nelson A. King

The late reggae icon Bob Marley.

Haiti

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ captures 2025 Grammy Awards ‘Best Reggae Album’

By Nelson A. King

Heart shaped chocolate is made at the Jacques Torres Chocolate Heaven store for Valentine's Day sales Feb. 13, 2008 in New York City.

Haiti

‘Would you be my Valentine’ – events to fill the heart with love, and enjoyment

By Tangerine Clarke

Jamaican musician Buju Banton performs at the “I Am Legend” concert at Queen’s Park Savannah, in Port-of-Spain

Music

Buju Banton, Beres Hammond to share stage in Best of the Best Music Fest

By Nelson A. King

First female Dancehall DJ, Sister Nancy.

Caribbean

Sister Nancy to perform ‘Mystery Dance’ in NYC

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born reggae artist Minna LaFortune.

Haiti

Minna LaFortune drops ‘The Message’

By Nelson A. King

New York-based reggae artist Nigy Boy.

Caribbean

Nigy Boy nominated for three IRAWMA Awards

By Nelson A. King

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Bronx Times

Acclaimed reggae documentary to make NYC premiere at Bronx Music Hall

Frankie McIntosh signed a copy of his book at the launching ceremony at Brooklyn College in November 2024.

St Vincent

McIntosh pays tribute to calypsonian Temple of ‘Hold the Cock and Pullet’ fame

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Ken Boothe.

Jamaica

One Love Festival to debut in Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Beres Hammond.

Music

Valentine’s Day Concert

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born, New Jersey-based dancehall recorder Ras Emmanuel.

Haiti

Ras Emmanuel’s ‘Dancehall Forever’ introduces Vybz Kartel at New Year’s Eve Freedom Street Concert

By Nelson A. King

Richie Stephens with some of his fans.

Haiti

Richie Stephens rings in New Year ‘Under The Stars Block Party’

By Nelson A. King

Val Adams was the opening act during VINCI 40th Anniversary Gala Luncheon at El Caribe Country Club in Brooklyn.

Haiti

Top Entertainment Stories 2024

By Nelson A. King

Marlon “Famous” Pinnock, principal of LUST All White Gala.

Jamaica

Connecticut-based promoter upbeat about hosting first event in Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Bronx-based reggae artist Rudy Ru$h.

Music

Reggae artist Rudy Ru$h earns Junior Reid’s endorsement

By Nelson A. King

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