Reggae News

The "Jamrock Vintage Reggae Fest"

The Jamrock Vintage Reggae Fest, formerly known as the Westchester Reggae Fest, will take place on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at the Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 West 34th Street in Manhattan at 9pm. The highly anticipated vintage event, now dubbed "A Class Act", features reggae legends Toots & the Maytals, Marcia Griffiths, Ken Boothe, Jimmy Riley and Pat Kelly; all backed by Lloyd Parks and the We the People Band.

Beenie Man apologies to JLP government

International dancehall recording superstar, Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis has offered his humble apology to the Jamaica Labour Party for recent comments made, after his alleged tax evasion case on Monday, October 29.

Record stores receive Payback

The long wait for the release of the Payback CD is now over. Payback, one of the best Dancehall rhythms to come on the Danger Zone Label this year is now in stores. The CD contains some of Jamaica's top artists as well as some hot new talent.

Burning Spear receives Order of Distinction (O.D.) award in Jamaica

Reggae music icon and Grammy-winning recording artist Winston 'Burning Spear' Rodney was bestowed the Order of Distinction (O.D.) upon him by the Jamaican Government earlier this month on Heroes Day, in recognition of his service through music to the Jamaican society. "This award was a long time coming and was forst initiated by journalist Devon Evans from St Ann, my home parries, and I am glad to receive the honor," says Spear.

Anthony B keeps the fire burning

There seems to be no letting up when it comes to recording and promoting where chanter Anthony B is concerned.