Sarah “Sezi” Silvera was born in Jamaica and grew up in Trinidad, England, and the USA.  Now back in Jamaica teaching at the American International School in Kingston, Sezi describes herself as a dancer, poet, singer, songwriter and educator. Sezi (pronounced “Says I”) has been working with Seretse Small of Griot

Rootz Underground will be performing at several festivals and other venues in Europe in July. Catch them at… July 2 ROSKILDE FESTIVAL – Copenhagen, Denmark July 3 SUMMERJAM FESTIVAL –Cologne, Germany July 4 LA PENICHE – Lille, France July 6 BOOBOOZZ CAFE – Biscarosse, France July 8 PUB DU BOUT

On Sunday June 13th 2010 the JSO will stage ‘Beethoven Meets Bob Marley’ the first show of its 2010 Concert Series. ‘Beethoven meets Bob Marley’ explores several genres of music from classical to the contemporary. The music of eighteenth century German composer Ludwig van Beethoven will be heard alongside folk

Brina’s upcoming performance this Friday at Redbones will celebrate the release of her debut double A side, including “Listen” and “Real Reggae Music.”

See our archives for lots more on Rootz Underground!

Check out this just released video from Tessanne Chin and Kes.  Song and video both catchy and well produced.   Your thoughts? Also be sure to check out YardEdge’s  Interview with Tessanne Chin Part 1 and Part 2 Plus, take a look at a newly revamped Toronto-lime.com, looking good guys!

Rootz Underground’s new album, Gravity, is available online now at rootzunderground.com/store Rootz Underground is also now on an extensive tour in Europe.

Farin X Change, Jamaica’s north coast roots-rock-reggae heavyweights, have been added to the lineup of Rock Saga, Negril’s interactive alternative rock festival scheduled for the last weekend in May. With this booking, Farin X Change joins some of the biggest up-and-coming alt rock bands in the international market, including Lovehammers,

This Wednesday BNM presents Red Cups & Lollipops, reprising one of the most popular BNM nights with free lollis for the ladies and red cups for all along with that basement party feel. Engineroom will be outside on the deck offering you his signature funky 2/3rds world beats + house

Wednesday, Feb 24, YardEdge and Brand New Machine presented the Exhibitionist “Picture This” which showcased the talents of three young up and coming Jamaican photographers:  Joanna Francis, Julian Cresser and Neil E. Williams.