Sunday August 18 2013

 

Internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer, Freddie McGregor, has been moving people with his conscious lyrics for over 40 years. Equally at home in lovers rock or roots & culture, this unstoppable wonder boasts many hits [ read more ]

 

Born Craig Marsh in Kingston, Serani began his musical journey when his mother gave him a melodica, the “blow organ” popularized by reggae legend Augustus Pablo. “I’ve been a musician since birth basically,” Serani says. “Growing up, I saw the guitar and piano on TV and asked my mama what’s that. I’ve just been drawn to it ever since.” [ read more ]

 

Coco Tea is one of Reggae’s most talented and versatile artistes. His smooth, easy-going vocal presentation (pre-recorded or live) have become his trademark, earning him wide international acclaim; with songs like “Lost MY Sonia,” “Tune In” and “Rocking Dolly,” becoming world anthems in Reggae land. [ read more ]

 

Singer song-writer Alaine, studied classical piano for four years and began writing songs at a very early age. Her talents as a singer and actress were recognized while she was a child and secured her roles in numerous Jamaican television programs and commercials, radio jingles, and theatrical productions. [ read more ]

 

Jamaica’s first dancehall. superstar, Yellowman ushered in a new era in reggae music following Bob Marley’s death. His early-’80s success brought the popularity of toasting — the reggae equivalent of rapping — to a whole new level, and helped establish dancehall as the wave of the future [ read more ]

 

Reggae lovers, prepare to go to heaven-after a three-year absence, the king of Canadian reggae returns to heat up a Festival stage! The indefatigable Jah Cutta, whose 20-year career has brought him numerous hit albums-notably Wha Gwan in 2007 [ read more ]

 

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