Former reggae and dancehall artiste Chevelle Franklyn (now gospel artiste) is set to receive a long-awaited Grammy Certificate for her significant contribution to Shabba Rank’s Grammy-winning album of 1992. The award
The megahit song Simmer Down, which is widely associated with reggae legend Bob Marley, was actually done by The Wailers, The Skatalites, and producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd in 1963. Shortly after it was released, it began
By Roy Trakin/Variety--- Courtesy Roger Steffens Longtime reggae collector, Bob Marley expert, radio host and 82-year-old author Roger Steffens has sold his enormous archive of vinyl and other memorabilia — which
Roland Burrell It was the summer of 1982 and Roland Burrell was looking for his first hit song after nearly 10 years in the music business. He got it
The fourth Jamaica International Independence Foreign Song Competition (JIIFSC) will be decided on Saturday at Shiloh High School in Snellville, Georgia. Seven finalists will vie for first prize of $8,000
Wesrok, the trailblazing Jamaican Country-Reggae artist, has joined forces with the renowned American reggae band Big Mountain to release an inspiring new single titled ‘True Love’. The collaboration, introduced by Don Hinds Booking Agent and
By Shamara Preston/IrieFM--- The Bunny Wailer Estate has received the green light by the Supreme Court of Jamaica to finally initiate the process of administration of the late reggae Icon’s
There comes a time when even the most ardent Christian re-affirms their commitment to the Most High. Which is what Vessel does on Love You Forever, his latest song. The