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BY POPULAR DEMAND, SHAGGY ANNOUNCES HIS SECOND U.S. TOUR FOR 2014!

  Grammy Award winning artist Shaggy is coming to a city near you. Shaggy has announced last week his headlining US tour dates for the fall 2014. The North America “Out of Many, One Music” tour begins November 5th in Boston, Massachusetts at the Wilbur. This will be Shaggy’s second US Tour for 2014 as a result of popular demand from fans and promoters in numerous markets.                         Shaggy who wrapped up his five weeks European tour on August 29th, recently returned from Kampala, Uganda where he performed at Club Mega among several international artistes. Shaggy was said to have stole the show according to The East African newspaper. “Out of Many, One Music” conceived while on tour in 2010 by Shaggy … Read entire article »

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THE DOCUMENTARY “JOURNEY TO JAH” PREMIERES AT THE ZURICH FILM FESTIVAL!

  By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston–  Alborosie & Gentleman— TWO European reggae singers who have made a mark in Jamaica are the subject of a documentary entitled Journey To Jah, which premiered September 3 at the Zurich Film Festival. According to the film’s Facebook page, it took seven years to complete. Journey To Jah tracks the rise of Italian singer Alborosie and German singer Gentleman. A German-Swiss production, it is co-directed by Noël Dernesch, Moritz Springer and Marcus Winterbauer. According to the Facebook page, the documentary “is a tale of the seeking and finding of a spiritual home in a foreign culture, one that follows people who are connected by one thing: music”. Richie Stephens and Damian Marley, two Jamaican artists who have worked with Alborosie and Gentleman, are interviewed by the producers. Alborosie, who is from Sicily, first came … Read entire article »

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DESPITE ITS RIGID RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS, THE MIDDLE EAST IS WARMING UP TO REGGAE!

  Kenya Don, main organiser of Reggae Beachfest—– ONE of the largest countries comprising the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is Dubai. Its flourishing economy has made it the cosmopolitan centre of the Middle East. While most of its older citizens observe rigid religious rituals, a younger generation has embraced western pop culture including Jamaican music. A gauge of dancehall/reggae’s popularity in the oil-rich country is Reggae Beachfest, a monthly event showcasing sounds from Jamaica. The series started last year in the city of Dubai. Its seventh show is scheduled for June 7, the last before taking a break to observe Ramadan, a Muslim period of prayer and fasting. It resumes in September. African promoter, Kenya Don is the main organiser of Reggae Beachfest which has seen performances from acts like Wayne Wonder, Dawn Penn and Tanto Metro … Read entire article »

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THE COMBINATION OF SEAN PAUL & DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY HAS TAKEN OVER THE NO.1 SLOT ON THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGGAE CHART!

THE COMBINATION OF SEAN PAUL & DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY HAS TAKEN OVER THE NO.1 SLOT ON THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGGAE CHART!

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART 3/14/14 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR 1 -2- 10 RIOT (1) SEAN PAUL/DAMIAN MARLEY ATLANTIC/VP #1 2 3 10 Anything’s Possible Tessanne Chin Chimney’s Records #2 3 1 10 Incredible Love (3) Tessanne Chin Penthouse Records #1 4 5 9 My Day Tarrus Riley Chimney’s Records #4 5 8 8 Every Little Thing Maxi Priest VP Records #5 6 4 12 To Her With Love (They Say) Konshens Notice Productions #2 7 10 7 … Read entire article »

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MOBMARLEY INC. NEW DELHI’S TOP REGGAE BAND ROCKS THE WHOLE OF INDIA!

MOBMARLEY INC. NEW DELHI’S TOP REGGAE BAND ROCKS THE WHOLE OF INDIA!

By Snigdha Ahuja, Hindustan Times—- New Delhi, File Photo: Bob Marley MobMarleyInc, as the name of the band suggests, is a contemporary take on reggae — made popular globally by the musical genius of late Jamaican singer-songwriter and reggae king, Bob Marley. Chintan Kalra, vocalist of the Delhi-based band, speaks about the varied influences of the musical ensemble and its members, the novelty of indulging in reggae for city audiences and the band’s upcoming musical performance. What kind of music does the band … Read entire article »

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