Entries tagged with "Kymani Marley"

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KYMANI MARLEY TOPS BILLBOARD CHART!

July 10th, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Kevin Jackson— Ky-Mani Marley— MAESTRO, the sixth album from Ky-Mani Marley, is number one on the Billboard Reggae Album Chart this week. It is his second chart-topper. Maestro was released by Konfrontation Muzic and has 17 tracks which includes collaborations with Damian Marley, Gentleman, Matisyahu and Kreesha Turner. The 39-year-old Marley was born in Falmouth, but moved to South Florida as a youngster. His debut album, Like Father, Like Son was released in 1996 by Shang Music. Marley has had four albums on the Billboard Reggae Album Chart. 2000’s The Journey stalled at number seven, while 2001’s Grammy-nominated Many More Roads peaked at number eight. 2007’s Radio topped the chart and stalled at number 38 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Albums Chart. … Read entire article »

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ZIGGY MARLEY IS ON A MUSICAL HIGH AFTER GRAMMY WIN!

February 15th, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Richard Johnson— Ziggy Marley— REGGAE act Ziggy Marley has responded to criticism that his family automatically wins a Grammy Award once nominated. The 46-year-old became the most Grammy-decorated reggae artiste winning for his album Fly Rasta, on Sunday. The win earned him a total of four as a solo artiste, and an additional three with his sibling group, The Melody Makers. The Marley clan has gone home with the Golden Gramophone on 11 occasions since the reggae category was introduced in 1985. For Marley, it is a good thing if people expect members of his family to win the award once nominated. “I think we are known for putting out good music, so that may be the basis on which we are judged. If Usain [Bolt] is in a race we expect him to win. … Read entire article »

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SEVERAL JAMAICANS TO STAR IN FILM WITH OSCAR AWARD WINNER LUPITA NYONG’O!

April 6th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Idris Elba—– By Shereita Grizzle— Jamaicans have been selected to star in three films from Los Angeles-based ALI Pictures. The company is in the process of finalising a deal which would see the Oscar winner and in-demand actress Lupita Nyong’o starring in all three films. Nyong’o has already landed the lead role in the film Who Shot The Sheriff? The deal would involve Who Shot The Sheriff?, Rude Buay … The Unstoppable and Rude Buay … The Untouchable. If Nyong’o is to be part of all three films, she will … Read entire article »

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“WHERE THE MUSIC IS ALWAYS ALIVE” AN UPCOMING HBO SPECIAL ON JAMAICA!

July 29th, 2012 | Add a Comment

BY RICHARD JOHNSON—– THE story of Jamaica, its music, and culture will hit the screens of the popular cable channel, HBO, come August 4, with a repeat on Independence Day, August 6. The HBO feature, Where the Music is Always Alive, was shot on location in Jamaica during this year’s staging of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival held at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium, January 26 to 28. (From left) Lorii Del Vecio, director of Affiliate Sales at … Read entire article »

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SOUTH FLORIDA-BASED HONOREBEL – RELEASES NEW SINGLE TARGETING THE “CROSSOVER/DANCEHALL” MARKETS!

July 10th, 2012 | Add a Comment

After targeting the crossover market for the last five years, Fort Lauderdale singjay Honorebel is looking to break into the dancehall scene with his latest song, Ravin and Clean. Honorebel was recently in Jamaica, promoting the song on local cable television and performing in Montego Bay. He says his latest recording has a “crossover vibe” but is largely aimed at getting him recognition among dancehall fans. HONOREBEL… looking to break into the dancehall scene with his latest … Read entire article »

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CANCELLATION OF THE “SONS OF REGGAE” TOUR – BRINGS GOOD NEWS FOR ANDREW TOSH’S GISBORNE, NEW ZEALAND FANS!

June 21st, 2012 | Add a Comment

Andrew Tosh THE news that reggae/dancehall artists Ky-Mani Marley and Andrew Tosh were to play a tribute to their late fathers, Bob and Peter (respectively), was met with enthusiasm in New Zealand . . . the Auckland and Wellington gigs selling out in record time. However, with Marley having pulled out, the Sons Of Reggae event never happened.But Tosh was determined to meet his commitments and that has panned out well for Gisborne reggae fans. A hastily-organised … Read entire article »

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MAVADO HAS MAJOR ROLE IN THE GANGSTER FLICK SEQUEL “SHOTTAS 2!”

April 24th, 2012 | Add a Comment

BY SIMONE MORGAN DANCEHALL recording artist Mavado is to have a major role in Shottas 2 which began filming last Friday. The movie is the sequel to the 2002 urban classic Shottas, which starred Ky-Mani Marley, Carlton ‘Spragga Benz’ Grant and Munair Zacca. MAVADO… to appear in sequel Shottas 2 According to a post via Twitter, Cess Silvera — writer/director of Shottas — said Mavado (given name David Brooks) began filming on April 20. Silvera never indicated the direction of … Read entire article »

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TO HONOR MARLEY: GREAT SHOW IN THE PARK!

February 7th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Cecelia Campbell-Livingston Tuesday, February 07, 2012 ——- WITH Rita Marley proudly sitting in the front row of the audience, Bob Marley’s life was celebrated with some powerful performances at the Emancipation Park, New Kingston on Sunday evening. Cocoa Tea, I-Octane and Judy Mowatt gave the large crowd that turned out to the free show — organised by the Bob Marley Foundation and telecoms provider Digicel — a musical treat. Cocoa Tea was a master entertainer. The crowd’s energy level began … Read entire article »

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DIGICEL JOINS THE MARLEYS FOR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS!

February 2nd, 2012 | Add a Comment

Bob Marley To mark what would be the 67th birthday of reggae icon, Bob Marley, Digicel and the Bob Marley Foundation have come together for a second year running to honor the legend with a series of celebratory activities throughout the month of February. Kicking off the month-long celebration will be a free family concert at Emancipation Park on Sunday. The concert will feature musical tributes to the reggae legend from artists such as Ky-Mani Marley, Freddie McGregor, Judy Mowatt, … Read entire article »

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HUNDREDS ARE TURNING UP FOR JAZZ AND BLUES AUDITION!!!

January 14th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Published: Saturday | January 14, 2012 //// Hundreds of talented musicians have begun to audition for limited spots on The 2012 JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Festival’s talent stage. The festival will be held from Thursday, January 26, to Saturday, January 28, and will feature an amazing line-up of iconic and upcoming artists on two stages. The auditions began yesterday (Friday) at Studio 38, located at 38A Trafalgar Road, and continue tomorrow at Wickie Wackie Beach, Bull Bay. The … Read entire article »

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