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ZIGGY MARLEY’S “FLY RASTA” IS NO.1 FOR FOUR STRAIGHT WEEKS!

ZIGGY MARLEY’S “FLY RASTA” IS NO.1 FOR FOUR STRAIGHT WEEKS!

THE NEW YORK FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 20 ALBUMS/CD’S 6/20/14 Four weeks @ No.1 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL  1- 1- 9 FLY RASTA (4) ZIGGY MARLEY TUFF GONG INT’L 2 2 10 I Am I Said Mikey Spice Joe Fraser Records 3 3 10 Radical Sizzla VP Records 4 5 8 Hi-Grade Ganja Anthems Vol.4  Various Artists Greensleeves/VP 5 7 6 Ragga Ragga Ragga 2014 Various Artists Greensleeves/VP 6 4 13 Way Too Long Jack Radics Sound Faculty 7 9 5 Sweet … Read entire article »

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GEORGE NOOKS TOPS THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGGAE CHART WITH GOSPEL SINGLE!

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART 6/20/14 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR 1 -2 -11 HERE I AM (1) GEORGE NOOKS TOTAL RECORDS #1 2 1 14 Who Cares (3) Jah Ruby Heavy Beat Records #1 3 3 18 Reggae Music (I Am) K-Vibes Jammy’s Records #3 4 4 10 Fly Rasta Ziggy Marley Tuff Gong Int’l #4 5 6 9 The Power Of Love Twiggi Bon Fire Records #5 6 8 9 Spirulina Chronixx Zinc Fence Records #6 7 5 15 Sweet Caroline (2) King Banton Trainline Records #1 8 10 9 Ride Pon Di Riddim Shuga Penthouse Records #8 9 9 9 Way Too Long Jack Radics Sound Faculty #9 10 12 7 Who’s Gonna Love Me Now Nadine Sutherland Star Struck Records #10 11 13 6 You Could Be My Lover   Johnny Cozier/Mellisa Musique  Sting … Read entire article »

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50 YEARS LATER, JUSTIN HINDS (OF THE DOMINOES) CELEBRATED AT ST. ANN MUSIC SYMPOSIUM!

Justin Hinds (centre) and the Dominoes— ST ANN, Jamaica — Fifty years after the big hit ‘Carry Go Bring Come’, family and friends of Justin Hinds from the group Justin Hinds and the Dominoes gathered recently at the Seville Heritage Park in St Ann for a music symposium. United States English professor Michael Kuelker, who has been doing several stories on the Steer Town artist, gave a lecture on the work of Hinds. Among the works done by Kuelker are ‘A 50th Anniversary story of the song’ and ‘Justin Hinds Chronicles’. Kuelker said that he was motivated by his love for the artist and because Hinds is not as well documented as other artists. “I don’t think he had gotten full recognition,” said Kuelker, who admits his admiration for the work of Hinds. However, the … Read entire article »

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“SPECIALIST PRESENTS ALBOROSIE & FRIENDS” JUNE 30!

“SPECIALIST PRESENTS ALBOROSIE & FRIENDS” JUNE 30!

Clifton ‘Specialist’ Dillon—- On Tuesday, Greensleeves Records will release Specialist Presents Alborosie & Friends, a double disc of duets chronicling the ascent of the renowned Jamaican music executive Clifton ‘Specialist’ Dillon and his Sicilian-born reggae virtuoso Alborosie (Alberto D’Ascola). Specialist is Alborosie’s long-time manager and responsible for the success of other notable reggae acts including Shabba Ranks, Patra, Mad Cobra and Bounty Killer. Together, they selected Alborosie’s top reggae collaborations recorded over the last five years, many of which were … Read entire article »

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THE JAMAICA CONSTABULARY FORCE CHOIR HEADS TO FLORIDA!

  The Jamaica Constabulary Force Choir performs at the Glad Tidings Open Bible Church in Spanish Town, St Catherine, earlier this month— By Cathy Risden— The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Choir is to perform at the ‘Rejoice in the Lord Ministry’ Church on Gillian Road, Apopka,Florida, beginning Monday. The series of performances ends July 1. The JCF Choir’s month of celebration is being sponsored by the Apostolic Church of Jesus in Ocoee, Florida. Past Woman Constable Jacqueline Campbell has served almost 10 years on the JCF Choir and now resides in Florida. According to Campbell, she, along with her family, extended the invitation to the choir because of the confidence they have in the group. “They are good – they are excellent – and I don’t just want the choir to be in Jamaica. They deserve to be heard internationally,” said Campbell. “With … Read entire article »

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JOHN HOLT AND FREDDIE McGREGOR FOR FOLLOW-UP PERFORMANCE AT LONDON’S INDIGO 02, AUGUST 2!

John Holt – By Shereita Grizzle— Following his sold-out show at indigo at the O2 last year, reggae icon John Holt is scheduled to make a second appearance. According to online reports, the singer announced a follow-up performance, to be held at the London club on Friday, August 1, where he will be joined by the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra and Errol Dunkley. Following his performance, the The Tide is High singer will be joined by fellow artiste Freddie McGregor for a one-off show at the same venue on Saturday, August 2. The pair will team up for a special performance as part of a special celebration honoring 52 years of Jamaican Independence. Tickets for both shows will go on sale this Friday. Peter Hunningdale, Caroll Thompson, Janet Kay, and Lovella Ellis have also been confirmed for the August shows. Sir John Holt is … Read entire article »

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THE JAMAICA CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (JCDC) IS PLANNING A “SKA REBIRTH” FOR AUGUST!

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston— Dahlia Harris, director of culture in the Ministry of Youth and Culture—– THE Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is adding a new event to its calendar this year. The event, Heart of Ska Festival, is slated for the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew on Saturday, August 12. According to Dahlia Harris, director of culture in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, the festival’s main objective is to reposition Jamaica as the home of ska music, which has become increasingly popular in Europe and USA. “We have lost widespread engagement with the form here in Jamaica. The festival’s name, Heart of Ska, speaks to the genesis of the genre, rooted not just in the musical form, but in fashion, movement and discourse. Ska is a way of life and we felt … Read entire article »

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GEORGE NOOKS IS BACK IN THE TOP POSITION OF THE NEW YORK FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK MUSIC CHART!

THE NEW YORK/FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 MUSIC CHART 6/20/14 TW      LW WOC TITLE ARTIST     LABEL HPR 1 -2 -13 HERE I AM (1) GEORGE NOOKS TOTAL RECORDS #1 2 4 12 Sweet Caroline King Banton Trainline Records #2 3 5 12 Blood On Your Hands Peter Lloyd Blacklight Records #3 4 1 15 Way Too Long (2) Jack Radics Sound Faculty #1 5 7 11 You Could Be My Lover Jimmy Cozier/Mellisa Musique    Sting Int’l #5 6 2 14 True True True Thriller U Chilla’s Music #2 7 9 9 Spirulina Chronixx Zinc Fence Records #7 8 10 9 Who Cares Jah Ruby Heavy Beat Records #8 9 12 9 Ride Pon Di Riddim Shuga Penthouse Records #9 10 6 12 Love Song Baby Cham/Mavado Madhouse Records #6 11 11 9 The Night Shift Red Fox … Read entire article »

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SONGWRITER GERRY GOFFIN, EX-HUSBAND OF CAROLE KING, DIES AT 75!

By Rachel Wells— STORY HIGHLIGHTS Gerry Goffin died at home of natural causes; he was 75 He was Carole King’s ex-husband “His words expressed what so many people were feeling,” she says (CNN) — Gerry Goffin, a hit songwriter and former husband of Carole King, died early Thursday. He was 75. Together with King, he wrote such classics as “The Loco-Motion,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “Up on the Roof.” King described Goffin as her first love. “He had a profound impact on my life and the rest of the world. Gerry was a good man and a dynamic force, whose words and creative influence will resonate for generations to come,” she said in a statement. “His words expressed what so many people were feeling but didn’t know how to say. If you want to join his loved ones in … Read entire article »

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VETERAN SONGWRITER IRVING BURGIE HONORED BY THE CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH ASSOCIATION!

  Irving Burgie— IRVING Burgie, the celebrated American songwriter who helped put Caribbean music on the map, was honoured Wednesday evening by organisers of Caribbean American Heritage Month. The ceremony took place in New York City. The New York-born Burgie (whose mother is Barbadian) was presented with a commendation, acknowledging his contributions to the Civil Rights movement, his career as a composer and for years of community work in his hometown, Brooklyn. He received the award from City Comptroller Scott Springer. Burgie wrote classic songs such as Jamaica Farewell and Day-O, Harry Belafonte’s signature songs. The latter is from Belafonte’s groundbreaking 1956 Calypso! album, the first album to sell over one million units. In the 1950s, Burgie visited Jamaica and met with folklorist Louise Bennett-Coverley, from whom he learned about the country’s culture. … Read entire article »

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