By Anil Batra The Lower East Side’s Mercury Lounge transformed into a Kingston-style dancehall on Monday the 12th of May, as Jamaican reggae star Keznamdi delivered a scorching performance showcasing his classic hits and exciting new material. Keznamdi, son of reggae royalty Chakula (Errol McDonald) and Goldilocks (Kerida McDonald), demonstrated why he’s become one of…
The Garden that Rita Grew is a beautiful living, breathing tribute to Alfarita Constantia Anderson known to the world as Rita Marley. The closing reception for the exhibition that bears the Matriarch’s name left seeds at City Winery, Pier 57 on Saturday October 26, 2024. Rita Marley was a third of the popular backing trio…
Get Ready for Reggae Sumfest 2024: The Ultimate Celebration of Reggae Music in Montego Bay! by Anil Batra Montego Bay, Jamaica – As the warm Caribbean sun sets over Montego Bay, the island’s vibrant rhythms will come alive with the return of Reggae Sumfest, the premier reggae festival of the summer. Set to take place from…
Peter “Peetah” Morgan Memorial Service We’re looking forward to joining arm in arm for an afternoon of remembrance for our brother Peter “Peetah” Anthony Morgan on Thursday, March 7th, in #Orlando #Florida from 3 pm – 6 pm EST. Livestream View the livestream on the @MorganHeritageTv YouTube channel. @temponetworks and @urban_mediaa starts at 4 pm…
William Webb, a well-respected businessman, was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to promoting natural remedies through Baba Roots. The herbal root drink gained popularity for its purported health benefits and became a staple in many households across the country. Baba Roots is a herbal drink popular among young people in Jamaica. The manufacturer…
Celebration of Life for Aston “Familyman” Francis Barrett, CD We warmly invite you to join us in the celebration of life for Aston “Familyman” Barrett. As we gather to honor his enduring legacy and memory, this event embodies the togetherness and shared values that are close to heart. The public will have an opportunity to…
2020-04-17 by Amy Wachtel The sudden passing of Father German, on Thursday morning, April 2nd 2020, due to complications from the Corona Virus (Covid-19), has left so many in the NYC and worldwide Reggae Community bereft, stunned and heartbroken. When Reggaeville tapped me to write a tribute for Father German, I was deeply moved, and very honored. Father German had…
Official Toast to Jamaica’s Sound System Pioneers New York, NY—Last weekend, Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES) honored living legend Danny Dread and several other Jamaican sound system culture pioneers at the inaugural “Echoes of Sound System” event at National Stadium’s Indoor Entertainment Complex, in Kingston.
International Recording Artist Christopher Ellis Release Single “Still Go A Dance” Produced by Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley Kingston, Jamaica. January 31, 2020. As the world readies to descends on Jamaica for “Reggae Month” February celebrations (officially proclaimed and first staged in 2008), Christopher Ellis, the progeny of the late great “Alton Ellis” known as Godfather of…
Jo Mersa Marley Pens A Special Song for His Daughter Titled ‘Nothings Gonna Harm You’ Produced By Her Grandfather Stephen Marley Kingston, Jamaica. January 31st 2020. It’s a family affair that transcends generations in a penned lyrical letter to a daughter, produced by her grandfather, ahead of a great grand-father’s posthumous birthday celebrations; Jo Mersa…
