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NADINE SUTHERLAND, IKAYA, MARCIA GRIFFITHS, ETANA AND TESSANNE CHIN, NAMED AMONG THE TOP 5 FEMALE SINGERS IN JAMAICA BY THE STAR NEWSPAPER!
On Tuesday we gave you our top five male singers in Jamaica, so of course we had to compile the top female singers as well. This one was also a little challenging because all our ladies are a force to reckon with. Marcia Griffiths– This is the woman who declared, ‘I Shall Sing As Long As I Live’ and we don’t mind. After all, she is the proclaimed Queen of Reggae. This woman’s voice is a classic. She can rock a Heineken Startime and if you put her on Reggae Sumfest, she’ll rock it just the same. Etana– When you talk about diction and clarity in singing, you can’t help but think of Etana. She is truly the ‘Strong One’ as she has a powerful voice, range and soul. Etana is one … Read entire article »
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COCOA TEA, ETANA AND TARRUS RILEY, HEADING TO BERMUDA IN MARCH!
By Colin Thompson— Cocoa Tea — Dancehall legend Cocoa Tea is coming to Bermuda’s shores. The veteran artist — who has produced hit after hit during his remarkable career — will perform at the Bermuda Athletic Association on March 24. Reggae stars Tarrus Riley and Etana will be with him for what promises to be a memorable and exciting occasion. Local acts have yet to be confirmed. Tickets go on sale at Ptix.bm in mid-January. The event is being put on by Spectrum Global. Their last show, featuring reggae dancehall great Mavado at Tiger Bay, proved popular with reggae fans. Owner Rosie Cross believes that March’s show will be no exception. “The public can expect an evening full of excitement, especially with Tarrus Riley and Cocoa Tea,” she said. “Etana is going to bring her own style of music … Read entire article »
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NEW YORK PROMOTERS ARE DEMANDING A REFUND FROM ETANA!
By Shereita Grizzle— Etana– Reggae songstress, Etana and organizers of a New York charity event are now at loggerheads after the entertainer failed to make an appearance at the show. The benefit was held in Queens, New York, on November 27 and was hosted by social media blogger and Dancehall Connections TV host, Tina Chin, in partnership with the Zion Kids Foundation led by president, Roxanne Little. Etana and Chuck Fenda were advertised as the headline acts, but according to Chin, Etana was a no-show. Chin took to Facebook on Tuesday to bring the situation to the public, stating that, on top of not turning up for her performance, Etana and her management team have also refused to refund monies paid to secure her performance. “Attached is the original acceptance to my request for your entertainer Etana … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
VETERAN PRODUCER CLIVE HUNT, TALKS ABOUT MUSIC AND REHAB!
The revered Jamaican producer on overcoming drug addiction and working with some of the best artists in the business By Anethe Carvalho—- FEEL IT IN THE ONE DROP: Clive Hunt— CLIVE HUNT can easily be described as reggae royalty. With a career that spans over 40 years, the acclaimed Jamaican music producer has worked with reggae, rock and soul music heavyweights, including Peter Tosh, Grace Jones, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones and many other great artists. Since teaming up with iconic reggae label VP Records, Hunt has been exploring the contemporary reggae sound by working with new artists to maintain and preserve the genre. A multi-instrumentalist – he plays the trumpet, bass guitar, keyboards and saxophone – arranger, composer and producer, Hunt lived in New York in the late 70s and developed his skills working … Read entire article »
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AFTER A 17-YEAR HIATUS, THE CARIBBEAN MUZIK FESTIVAL RETURNS TO NASSAU, BAHAMAS, OCTOBER 28-31!
Top (L) Etana (R) Allison Hinds Bottom: Admiral Bailey & Tony Greene After a break of 17 years, the Caribbean Muzik Festival returns to Nassau, Bahamas from October 28-31. A cast of reggae, dancehall and soca artists will perform over four nights at different venues. Tourism interests in the Bahamas are hoping the event will attract visitors to the island heading into its winter season. The festival is organised by Caribbean Muzik Festival Inc, a company which has Jamaican Michael … Read entire article »
Filed under: EVENTS, GUEST RUNDOWNS
AJ BROWN, THIRD WORLD, SHINE AT IRAWMA 2015!
By Brian Bonitto— (T) Reggae singer AJ Brown, bearing his award was inducted into the IRAWMA Hall of Fame at the Bailey Hall in Broward College in Florida, on Sunday. (PHOTOS: GAIL ZUCKER) (R) Gospel singer Carlene Davis. (B) Tarrus Riley & Etana posed for the camera— SINGER AJ Brown and Third World received top honors at the 34th annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) at the Bailey Hall in Broward College, Fort Lauderdale, Sunday evening. Brown, lead singer of Third World, was inducted into IRAWMA Hall of Fame along with singer/producer singer Ed Robinson. Brown was pleased with the acknowledgement. “It’s a milestone for me. This is the first award that I’ve been given outside of Jamaica. It shows my appeal is expanding, and the fact that I’m now the lead singer for … Read entire article »
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GREENSLEEVES RECORDS TO RELEASE THE CLIVE HUNT PRODUCED “THE BIGGEST REGGAE ONE DROP ANTHEMS” OCTOBER 23!
By Howard Campbell—- Clive Hunt— DURING recording sessions for The Biggest Reggae One Drop Anthems 2015 album, producer Clive Hunt recalls a pivotal moment with veteran keyboardist Franklin ‘Bubbler’ Waul. “Him sey, ‘Clive, yuh know why dis ting a work? Cause yuh doing nuthin new!'” said an animated Hunt. ‘One Drop Anthems’ is a back-to-basics project to be released October 23 by Greensleeves Records, a London-based label that played a significant role in breaking artists like Barrington Levy, Yellowman and Michael Prophet in the United Kingdom in the 1980s. The compilation showcases mainly upcoming artists such as Ikaya, Jah9, Jahvinci, Yahsha and Raging Fyah, as well as the established Luciano and Etana. Each of the 13 songs is produced by Hunt, rated as one of reggae’s top producers. He said his main objective was to … Read entire article »
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CHRONIXX GETS SIX IRAWMA NOMINATIONS FOR THE OCTOBER 4th EVENT!
Top: Chronixx & Etana Bottom: Dexta Daps & Protoje– CHRONIXX, front-runner of the roots-reggae revival, leads the nominees for the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) set for Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 4. The conscious singer, who is known for songs such as Who Knows, Behind Curtain and Smile Jamaica, has received six nominations. He is up for the Bob Marley Entertainer of the Year, Best Male Vocalist, Best Song — Who … Read entire article »
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ETANA TO REPLACE THE BOOTED MATISYAHU AT THIS WEEKEND’S “ROTOTOM REGGAE FESTIVAL” IN SPAIN!
By Brian Bonitto—- (L) Matisyahu (R) Etana REGGAE singer Etana is scheduled to replace American Jewish musician Matisyahu who was yanked from the line-up of the Rototom Sunsplash Festival in Benicassim, Spain, this Saturday. The Jamaican singer, who is currently on a month-long tour of Europe, told the Jamaica Observer she was not surprised by the last-minute call up. “My team got a call saying Rototom has an opening on the 22nd. They said yes and negotiations came after. At no point was anyone asked: Who was being replaced? Or made any mention of any other artiste,” she told the Observer. Saturday’s performance would make it Etana’s third tour of duty on the festival and she promises a fine set. “My first performance on Rototom Festival was in 2008. I believe then, it was in Italy. … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
ETANA BELIEVES SHE BROKE NEW GROUNDS WITH RECENT USA TOUR!
Etana— ETANA believes she broke new ground in terms of fans on her recent tour of the United States. The singer performed in 11 states, starting April 25 in Brooklyn College in New York at The Grog Shop. She closed June 14 at the Livewire in Scottsdale, Arizona, alongside Hawaiian singer Anuhea. The three-week trek was in promotion of Etana’s I Rise album which was released last October by VP Records. “The fans were hardly Jamaicans or any other Caribbean. I saw a lot of Jamaicans at the Washington DC, Howard Theatre show. Otherwise [it was] mainly African, white, Maui, Samoans, Guam, Hawaiians,” she told the Sunday Observer. “Some were already familiar with the music and some hearing me for the first time. Great experience all around.” Some of the shows were at venues which have … Read entire article »
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