Music
The Alpha Boys Home – the Roots of Reggae and Ska
The Alpha Boys School in Kingston has produced some of the finest musicians to come out of Jamaica. Founded in the 1880s by the Catholic Sisters of Mercy nuns, it has been the nursery for many of the luminaries of Jamaican jazz, ska and reggae. For more info on the Alpha
Rootz Underground in Concert Saturday at Hope Gardens
Rootz Underground will be in concert this Saturday, May 5! Come out and support Live Music in Kingston as well as the Rootz Releaf Programme. Pre-sale tickets are available at Bookophilia, Spartan Health Club and Hope Gardens. Ticket prices are $1500 pre-sold and $2,500 at the gate. V.I.P. tickets are
“Closer” – A New Video From Diana King
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Jamaican singer/songwriter Diana King. So check out her new video “Closer”, from her latest album: AgirLnaMeKING. The video was directed by Diana King, Andrew Grey and William Richards. Label: ThinkLikeAgirL Music Inc. Fore more check out her website dianakingdom.com
Look Below – The New Electronic/House Mix From Redselecter
Here’s the latest mix, “Look Below”, from Jamaica’s Electronic and House music DJ, Redselecter (Christopher Edmonds). Sign up for the Redselecter mailing list to get the download link – http://eepurl.com/gFmG9 Journey down and very very low- Redselecter’s latest travels will take you to a place deep down, the secret disco
Steve Wilson & Christopher Edmonds Launch Brand New Machine Records
Jamaican Electronic Lifestyle Label Debuts With Redselecter’s “Dig A Deep Hole” Industry veterans Steve Wilson and Christopher Edmonds (also known as Redselecter) have joined forces to launch Brand New Machine (BNM) Records. Formed as a response to the rising crop of Caribbean artists producing electronic music-house, techno, dubstep, electronica, etc.-that
Alliance Française de la Jamaïque Presents Fethi Tabet in Concert
Internationally acclaimed artiste Fethi Tabet will be in concert on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Courtleigh Auditorium, Kingston starting at 8p.m. This singer, musician and composer has captivated audiences worldwide with his hot and powerful Andalusian style dance music, with African, South American and Mediterranean influences and is sure
Red Bull Music Academy Info Session Talks to Veteran Jamaican Producer Tony Kelly
Red Bull held its Red Bull Music Academy Info Session in Kingston last week, March 7 at Redbones Blues Cafe. The objective was to sensitize the local music fraternity to the up coming Red Bull Music Academy to be held this year in New York from September 30 to November 2.
Sean Paul in Yokohama, Japan
Here are some pics of Sean Paul’s recent visit to Japan where he is fully loved as a Reggae ambassador and a bonafide dancehall star!
Latest Single and Video From Sean Paul’s New Album “Tomahawk Technique”
Here’s the latest single and video from Sean Paul’s new album “Tomahawk Technique.” The “Tomahawk Technique” album is out in Europe and Japan and is doing very well. The idea behind the lyric video is to promote the whole “Olympic” feel of the song as the song was inspired by Usain
Red Bull Music Academy Info Session Coming Up
Red Bull Music Academy is holding their Annual Application Info Session, this year in Kingston. For more info follow Tandra Lytes on Twitter/DJLytes. This is an invite only event so put in your reservation early – seating will be very limited. For more info on Red Bull Music Academy 2012 see