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| One Bright Day - Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers |
| 03-23-2009 7:21:59 AM |
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| In 1989, David “Ziggy” Marley & his siblings, The Melody Makers, released the follow-up to their massive hit album “Conscious Party.” Personally, I don’t recall hearing anything about this album at all. Whether or not that was because I was too young to remember or because the album didn’t fare too well in Australia is something that I have yet to discover. It could’ve been the latter though, because my memory is usually pretty good when it comes to music…or at least it used to be. read more... |
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| Five Places You Know Prince Buster From |
| 03-23-2009 7:20:33 AM |
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| One of the most musically and lyrically influential people in the history of Jamaican music was Prince Buster. He first sought to incorporate hand drumming into the ska beat and singularly defined topical discussions through the medium, mostly focusing on relationships and occurrences around Kingston. And even as he does maintain a relatively high profile, even today, you may know him better through the work of others. read more... |
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| Inspiration Information - Horace Andy / Ashley Beedle Album Review |
| 03-14-2009 5:06:36 AM |
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| What a real pleasure to hear the second installment to the Inspiration Information series, this time it features Horace Andy with Ashley Beedle. Horace Andy is a reggae legend who needs little introduction his contributions to Massive Attack created some of the most innovative and definitive tracks of our contemporary time. Ashley Beedle whose diverse production skills have earned him a fantastic reputation as a cutting edge pioneer and working with Horace Andy must have been a joy to behold. read more... |
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| Deal watch: Are cruise ship fares heading up? |
| 03-09-2009 10:05:04 AM |
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| Remember the Cruise Log story a month ago that warned cruisers fares could be heading up? At the time some readers questioned the premise, saying the travel agents quoted in the story were shamelessly trying to drum up business with a "better book now" message. read more... |
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| Jamaican ready to raise netball pulses |
| 03-06-2009 4:58:31 AM |
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| etsetting Central Pulse and Jamaica defender Althea Byfield swapped notes with fellow ANZ Championship imports in England last week in preparation for her first Wellington season. Byfield, 26, arrived yesterday after a lengthy trip from Kingston, Jamaica, to complete the Pulse roster of 12 players. read more... |
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| World's Toughest Dog Sled Race |
| 03-02-2009 5:38:50 AM |
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| Newton Marshall, 25, under the tutelage of Hans Gatt, represented Jamaica. That's right. Inspired by the publicity generated by the Jamaican bobsled team, the Jamaican dogsled team is storyteller's gold, with Marshall's wide grin, clean-shaven face and lilting accent comical counterpoints to the gruff demeanor of most of the mushers. read more... |
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| 'We're struggling' - Jamaica's small businesses hit hard by recession |
| 03-01-2009 6:13:16 AM |
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| "The crisis a beat everybody. We have fi a move from three meals a day to one meal now. One man just come pay mi a while ago and him short. Him a seh him nuh have no money, but what me going to do about that?" laments Howard to the Sunday Observer, while working on one of about six cars that have been left for servicing at his garage in the Mountain View area of Kingston read more... |
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| Julian Marley talks roots, rock, reggae |
| 02-27-2009 5:36:58 AM |
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| On Saturday, Bob Marley's sons -- Stephen, Damian, Julian and Ky-Mani will honor their father's legacy and music when they hit the stage at the 16th annual Caribbean Festival at Bayfront Park. read more... |
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| Rihanna pregnant with Chris Brown's baby? |
| 02-26-2009 5:50:57 PM |
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| Rihanna is carrying Chris Brown's child, according to unconfirmed reports from the US. The hip hop star was arrested for allegedly assaulting the Umbrella singer, and charged with making criminal threats on 8 February. read more... |
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| Banned: Exorcising Dancehall Language and Popular Social Themes? |
| 02-25-2009 5:52:33 AM |
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| The Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) awards was held on February 5, 2009 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The highlights of the night’s event were Vybz Kartel and Spice, who were awarded the coveted and highly competitive titles of: Male and Female DJs of the Year (2008-09). Their combination song, Romping Shop, which has been at the nucleus of much controversy was awarded Song of the Year. read more... |
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| Serani: Big Tings (Interview with Serani) |
| 02-22-2009 8:06:54 AM |
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| Dancehall music has made a major impact on pop culture in the past and continues to do so today with veteran DJ's like Beenie Man and Elephant Man, as well as newer artists like Mavado, Busy Signal and many others. There's always one breakout leader of the newbie pack, however, that garners massive attention with crossover singles that stay in constant radio rotation. read more... |
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| Dancehall risk worth taking |
| 02-20-2009 6:55:37 PM |
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| Forget the bend-and-snap, Texas-teased porn hair or miracle bra. Disregard that strange attitude pose Ashanti's character does against the bulletin board in John Tucker Must Die. Learn the Dutty Wine, and you'll get love. The Dutty Wine (a Rastafarian pronunciation of 'dirty wind') is a reggae dance move created by Jamaican dancer Dyema to complement Tony Matterson's song of the same name. read more... |
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| What Shall We Do About Cuba? |
| 02-20-2009 3:11:49 AM |
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| Since 1960 the United States has maintained a trade embargo with Cuba, originally implemented to pressure Castro into seeing the error of his communist ways. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, these unilateral sanctions have failed dismally. A letter signed by over a dozen leading U.S. business organizations (including the COC) was sent to Obama last month urging him to overturn the 47-year old embargo once he took office. read more... |
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| Reclaiming Oil Rigs as Oceanic Eco-Resorts |
| 02-19-2009 2:27:24 PM |
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| Sponsored by the John Hardy Group and Hospitality Design Magazine, the international design competition focused on innovations in hospitality. The Morris design team wanted to take advantage of the an abandoned oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and reuse the structure, transforming it into a vibrant and commercially viable destination. read more... |
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| City's first reggae fest set |
| 02-19-2009 5:23:50 AM |
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| Reggae comes to The Charles in downtown Johnson City on Thursday night for what's being billed as Johnson City's 1st Annual Roots Reggae Festival. read more... |
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| Reggae singer attended 'college' of Marley |
| 02-19-2009 5:20:56 AM |
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| For more than 40 years, soulful singer Freddie McGregor has shared some of the richest "roots" reggae this side of Bob Marley. He began his recording career before age 10, joining the Studio One-associated Clarendonians (named for his home parish, Clarendon) and rubbing shoulders with Marley and other reggae stars of the 1960s at the landmark Studio One in Jamaica. read more... |
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| Caribbean beats bring rockin' rhythm |
| 02-19-2009 5:00:48 AM |
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| "Afro-Cuban music is a rock 'n' roll of the Caribbean. It's a powerful music that mixes elements of jazz with tropical music in complex musical terms," de Marcos said, explaining his sound. "Whenever you hear the Cuban music, you move your hips." read more... |
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| Soul Rebel: An Intimate Portrait of Bob Marley |
| 02-17-2009 5:39:27 PM |
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| In honor of Bob Marley's birthday on February 6th, Govinda Gallery is pleased to present the exhibition, Soul Rebel: An Intimate Portrait of Bob Marley. Soul Rebel presents for the first time David Burnett?s extraordinary photographs of one of the most beloved and respected international musical artists of our time. read more... |
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| Terry Lynn |
| 02-17-2009 5:09:14 PM |
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| Terry Lynn is the Jamaican MIA, all angry invective and brutally powerful rhythms that run the gamut of electronic styles from dub and dancehall to electro and rap. read more... |
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| Casino gambling in the islands |
| 02-15-2009 8:33:14 AM |
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| The main attraction of a Caribbean vacation has always been the sugar-white sand and clear, turquoise sea of a quiet beach. But some visitors prefer to spice up their tropical getaway by trying their luck at the green-felt gaming tables. read more... |
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| All-inclusive? Not always |
| 02-15-2009 8:31:46 AM |
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| Here's a siren song for the stressed-out traveler: "all-inclusive vacation." Pay all your costs upfront, this seductive sea nymph croons, and whip out your wallet no more. It's not always a lie. But to avoid scuttling the family budget on faraway shores, figure on extra expenses that can add hundreds to your trip costs. How much depends on the resort or cruise and your idea of fun. read more... |
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| Bermuda Day race aims to raise $100,000 this May on its 100th anniversary |
| 02-15-2009 8:14:39 AM |
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| The Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby is hoping to raise $100,000 in aid of local charities. The effort is part of celebrations in honour of the derby's 100th anniversary this May. In order to meet the $100,000 fundraising target, the derby requires a minimum of 1,000 competitors on May 25 and an additional 250 entrants in a 5K family fun run on Saturday, May 23. read more... |
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| Don't just read bout Bermuda, see it for yourself |
| 02-15-2009 8:09:24 AM |
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| As Britain's oldest remaining overseas territory, Bermuda consists of approximately 138 islands with a total area of about 20 square miles. Thanks to a wide surrounding platform of underwater coral reefs, the seas are stunning blues and greens. Beautiful scenery abounds. read more... |
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| TUCO, PanTrinbago: Carnival 2009 will be the best |
| 02-15-2009 8:07:05 AM |
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| Speaking yesterday at a media briefing held at the Ministry of Culture's building in La Fantasie Road, St Ann's, both presidents praised the efforts of Culture Minister Marlene McDonald, for this and graciously thanked all their fans for the support. Taylor said his organisation was very pleased to report that people were returning to the Calypso tents in their thousands this year, especially members of the East Indian community. read more... |
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| Caribbean Airlines presents tickets to WI Rugby players |
| 02-14-2009 8:15:48 AM |
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| Caribbean Airlines once again displayed its benevolence when two Guyanese players selected on the West Indies Rugby team captain Claudius Butts and Albert La Rose were presented with tickets to attend the two-week training camp in Barbados. read more... |
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| State Killing in the Caribbean |
| 02-14-2009 8:13:56 AM |
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| There are seven other men on death row in St. Kitts and Nevis, which has a total population of around 46,000, a death row incarceration rate of about 15 per 100,000. (By contrast the US rate is a little more than 1 per 100,000.) St. Kitts and Nevis had 23 murders last year ? an appalling rate of about 50 per 100,000 (The 2007 U.S. murder rate was around 5.6 per 100,000.) read more... |
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| Travel To Caribbean |
| 02-14-2009 8:10:09 AM |
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| When it comes to leisure time destinations that are all about accepting fun in the sun, annihilation beats the Caribbean. Situated aloof to the south and east of Mexico and arctic and west of Venezuela, South America area the amnion are bright and the sun is hot, a Caribbean biking leisure time has article for anybody - whether you are one for baptize sports, hiking, swimming, diving, and aloof apparent frolicking in its white bank beaches. read more... |
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