Reggae artist Iba Mahr is preparing for the first leg his American gig which is scheduled to begin next month. He is expected to perform at 16 different venues across the US West Coast. Iba Mahr “This tour will also give me a chance to expose my fans to my new material some of which will be featured on my upcoming album. People have been requesting an album from me for some time now and me and my … Read entire article »

  GUITAR maestro and composer Ernie Ranglin is dismissing allegations that he is snubbing an Australian show after being advertised as a main act. According to musicfeeds.com.au, Ranglin was to appear at the annual Bluesfest festival as part of the Jamaican Legends. Rhythm twins Sly & Robbie and Bitty McLean are also billed for April 2014 event. Ernie Ranglin The article claims the organisers confirmed Ranglin’s appearance through an agent with whom they had dealt with previously. The guitarist, however, … Read entire article »

By Richard Johnson– JAMAICAN singer Tessanne Chin scored another win on her journey through NBC’s talent show The Voice aired last night. Chin, who wowed all four judges during the blind auditions broadcast two weeks ago, went into the battle rounds of the competition and was pitted against her Adam Levine-coached teammate Donna Allen performing Emeli Sandé’s Next To Me. CHIN… wins battle round Prior to the performance, Allen heaped praises on Chin, calling her “a phenomenal vocalist”. As she … Read entire article »

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston— UNIVERSITY of the West Indies (UWI) student Yemalla Edwards is on his way to realising his dream of becoming a medical doctor. His belief in helping people with the best gift ever — good health — has seen him overcoming many obstacles to stay focused on achieving this goal. It has not been an easy road getting to this point in his life, but he is propelled by an unshakeable faith in God. EDWARDS… life … Read entire article »

(AP) – The world’s anti-doping authority is launching an “extraordinary” audit of Jamaica’s drug-testing agency following allegations that its policing of the island’s sprinting superstars led by Usain Bolt all but collapsed in the months before they dazzled at the London Games, The Associated Press has learned. Ann Shirley WADA’s probe follows data the former executive director of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission revealed to the Caribbean’s oldest newspaper indicating a near complete breakdown in JADCO’s out-of-competition testing … Read entire article »

  Jah9 says she appreciates seeing the impact of her music first-hand. – Contributed Jah9 is releasing her second video. Following the release of the New Name video in late 2012, the artist is making Jungle available today. Jungle gives another glimpse of the singer’s neo-roots aesthetic and will be viewable online via Jah9’s YouTube or Facebook page. The video centres on a prodigious child who learns from early to honour ancestry and community. It features luminaries within the Rastafari movement, some … Read entire article »

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Deejay Macka Diamond and her personal assistant Leesah Larmond sustained minor injuries Friday evening in a motor accident on the French Caribbean island of Martinique. Macka Diamond (given name Charmaine Munroe) suffered an injured right shoulder. Larmond sustained injuries to the neck and foot. Macka Diamond Both were treated at hospital and released. The two were driving to the airport in the Martinique capital of Fort-de-France when the accident occurred. Macka Diamond had performed there the previous … Read entire article »

  Toots & the Maytals’ lead singer continues to recover from the effects of the head injury received from a bottle thrown at the stage while he was performing in Richmond, Virginia, at the River Rock Festival in May. Because of the ongoing medical issues Toots continues to experience as a result of the injury, the artiste was forced to cancel the remainder of his US spring tour, European summer tour and his North America and Europe acoustic and band … Read entire article »

BUJU BANTON— By Davina Henry—- Having been in the music industry for many years, Donovan Germain, CEO of Penthouse Records is celebrating his label’s 25th anniversary and musical journey with a commemorative CD and DVD package via VP records. The label was started in 1988 at 56 Slipe Road after Germain returned to the island following a 20-year stint in the United States where he was also pursuing music. Germain eventually relocated to Balater Avenue (the current location) because he wanted to branch out … Read entire article »