Steele Is Back In Full Flight

If there was any doubt surrounding the health of Steele, it was put to rest, as the ever sensational, and ever energetic artiste performed on Saturday, (Feb. 19) at the staging of the 5th Annual Age of Aquarius Dinner/Show/Dance. Steele, was once again in ‘full flight’ when he hit the stage...

Jamaican born Georgia blues musician Eddie Kirkland dead in tragic accident

Jamaican born Eddie Kirkland, known as the “Gypsy of the Blues,” died Sunday morning after being involved in a twovehicle collision in Crystal River, Fla., WTSP.com reported.He was 88. The legendary guitarist was driving on US Highway 98 around 8:30AM when he attempted to make a U-turn in front...

Cpr Salutes Reggae Month/African Heritage

On Tuesday, February 22nd, the Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music Inc. (CPR) commemorates Reggae Month and African Heritage Month with a reception at 3Ten Lounge, 310 Bowery (Houston and Bleecker) from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. The highlight of the reception, which will also mark the launch of the third season of...

Kartel Banned From NYC Radio Station

It was two years ago on February 1 2009 – the start of Black History and Reggae Month – that Esther Tyson, principal of Ardenne High School in Kingston, lashed out against dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel for his song titled “Romping Shop” that was recorded with female DJ Spice. In an...

Suzanne de Passe to receive Bob MarleyAward

The  American  Foundation  for the  University  of  the  West Indies  (AFUWI)  is  pleased  to announce  that  Suzanne  de  Passe, Co-Chair  of  de  Passe  Jones Entertainment,  will  be  the  first female  to  be  awarded  the  presti- gious AFUWI Bob Marley Award at the 14th...

Dancehall artiste is NY’s first murder victim of 2011

New York police have confirmed that a dancehall artiste who tried to break up a fight outside a Queens banquet hall is the city’s first 2011 murder victim. The police said an unidentified gunman shot and killed Dwayne Haughton, 29, during the early hours of Saturday morning in the Richmond Hill section...

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