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BERES HAMMOND, famous for his soulful vibe and smoky-sweet, bourbon-on-the-rocks vocals, Grammy Award–nominated singer-songwriter known as the “Otis Redding of Reggae” is back with a ” Forever Giving Thanks Tour” Hit list includes the songs “Tempted to Touch,” “I Feel Good,” “Putting Up Resistance,” “Rockaway,” “No Disturb Sign” and many more At:Broward Center for Performance Arts….Downtown , Ft.lauderdale Click here to Buy! at :Browardcenter.org BERES HAMMOND: FOREVER GIVING THANKS TOUR 2024 Saturday, August 24 and Sunday 25 – 7.30PM Broward Center … Read entire article »

Widely regarded as reggae’s national anthem, Satta Masa Gana by The Abyssinians is synonymous with the roots-reggae movement that exploded in Jamaica during the 1970s. Despite their reputation as trailblazers, the group, which formed in Trench Town over 50 years ago, is not often mentioned in their country. There are plans to reintroduce them to Jamaicans with a series of shows, including Musical Elegance, which is scheduled for Stella Maris in St Andrew on April 28. The current … Read entire article »

BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment— World-renowned artiste and producer Tappa Zukie is releasing digital copies of some of his most iconic productions that were previously only available on vinyl. The releases began on March 22 with Cornell Campbell’s Follow Instructions and The Heptones’ Pressure. There are seven more digital re-releases scheduled. “I have been in the music business for over 50 years, so I have seen the evolution of music and its distribution. As of such, I am hoping to … Read entire article »

The sale of WVIP 93.5 FM last summer was a body blow to the West Indian community in the tri-state area. That radio station was ‘home’ for several Jamaican broadcasters who brokered slots on its airwaves for many years. A new day for Caribbean radio in that region dawns on May 1 with the launch of RoadblockRadio.com, a company owned by Jamaican Kacy “G City” Rankine. It will air as 101.1FM HD3 on CBS.FM. The New Jersey-based … Read entire article »