By Katrin Figge—- Musicians Ras Muhamad, left, and Uwe Kaa in Jakarta. (Photos courtesy of Goethe-Institut Indonesia) —-   It is often said that out of all music genres, reggae is the one that has the most universal appeal. It can build bridges between different countries and cultures. There is a certain truth to this statement: When German reggae artist Uwe Kaa and his One Drop Band were invited to tour the archipelago with Indonesian musician Ras Muhamad last … Read entire article »

Photo: Press The chances of seeing a second reggae album from Snoop Lion seem slim after the rapper-turned-reggae star revealed his is unsure of his next career move. The artist formerly known as Snoop Dogg ventured to Jamaica to write and record his new album ‘Reincarnated’, due for release on April 23. However, asked by NME if he will return to the island to make more music, Snoop was unsure, saying: “I definitely feel like I’m gonna make more music but … Read entire article »

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston—- Horace Samuels (deejay Dignitary Stylish) is still keeping it real when it comes on to music.Stylish, who scored big in 1986 with the song Jah Send Mi Come is working on his first album, Reincarnation Dignitary. “Some may be wondering if I have still got it, but I definitely do and my album will be the proof,” he told the Sunday Observer. DIGNITARY STYLISH… has been performing in Europe with singers Don Carlos and Admiral … Read entire article »

  By Simone Morgan—- It’s been almost 30 years ago since deejay Major Mackerel hit the charts with Pretty Looks Done and Dutty Bungle. After a 15-year break, he is on the comeback trail. Mackerel (Garfield Dixon), 46, has recently performed on local shows and released new songs such as Truckback Productions’ Live it Up, Pepperpot and Gyal a Road. MAJOR MACKEREL… nothing has changed, I have gotten older and uglier The question is: Does he bring anything new to … Read entire article »

The name Charles Mattocks may not yet be a household name among Jamaicans, however the celebrity chef, best selling author, Emmy nominated actor and director – the nephew of the Hon. Robert Nesta Marley – is getting set to launch his National Diabetes Testing Tour. CNN will accompany his as he attempts to testing one million Americans for diabetes. “My goal is to be the Bob Marley of what I’m doing” he told INL. “I want … Read entire article »

Etana is a reggae soul artist whose music is infused with strength and positivity. She talks to host Michel Martin about the inspiration behind her new album Better Tomorrow. Copyright © 2013 NPR. For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of Use. For other uses, prior permission required. By MICHEL MARTIN, HOST—–: I’m Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. If you like to travel or if you just like music, then you know that … Read entire article »

UP-AND-COMING dancehall artist Dappa Dapz eyes greatness with his latest single Money this week. The 29-year-old singjay has no doubt his composition will be the one to create new waves for him. Dappa Dapz “I have my heart set on that song. It speaks to how I’ll be living when things get better for me, and I know Jamaicans will love it because everyone wants to get to that point in life,” Dappa Dapz told the Jamaica Observer. The … Read entire article »