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VP Records and Greensleeves March Releases

Spirituals and Gospel are at the foundation of reggae music. The distinctive voices, familiar verses and appealing rhythms of Caribbean Gospel offer a unique blend and a satisfying experience for Christian music fans and beyond. Continue reading VP Records and Greensleeves March Releases

Patti LaBelle Performed Two Sold Out Valentine’s Day Concerts at BAM

By Brittany Somerset and Gerry Hopkins

In response to what has been characterized as “Patti-fever,” the cultural connoisseurs of Jammins Entertainment, assisted by Gmax Enterprises, scheduled a second appearance of the iconic soul star, Patti LaBelle. Both shows – the initial one at 7p.m., and the added appearance at 10p.m. – took place at the prestigious Brooklyn Academy of Music, on Valentine’s Day.

The versatile two-time Grammy winning singer has over 40 years in the music business and is a cultural icon to multiple generations of fans. She performed her classic, genre-crossing hits like “On My Own,” “Lady Marmalade,” “If Only You Knew,” “Live! One Night Only,” and “Burnin’ “ with her distinctive four octave voice, all while looking fabulous in a stunning bright red dress and high heels. Continue reading Patti LaBelle Performed Two Sold Out Valentine’s Day Concerts at BAM

Reggae-Rock Band, Jahmings Maccow and E- Rif Release the Single “I”

Los Angeles, CA – February 19, 2010 Celebrating their first single since the full length release “Man Redemption”, Jahmings Maccow debuts “I”; a love-sick ballad with a mellow reggae groove. The song speaks of the illusions of greed, fear, and unhappiness. Jahmings urges his brother man that these feeling are just a figment of the imagination, and that these will soon pass. “I” is a track full of spirit and heart; Jahmings words are sung so sincere and honest.

This is the second release for Letmegoo Records, a label dedicated to helping expand the careers of independent reggae artists. The label’s first release “Man Redemption” was praised as being unabashedly pure roots reggae. Jahmings perfects a flawless blend of rock with roots reggae on his new release, which is sure to please. Continue reading Reggae-Rock Band, Jahmings Maccow and E- Rif Release the Single “I”

Soca Lovers Treated to St. Mary’s Finest

Saturday, February 13, Kingston, Jamaica (A.I.M Inc.): Week 2 of Bacchanal Treasures – the Bacchanal Fridays saw hundreds of Soca lovers coming out to the Mas Camp in New Kingston to get their weekly fix of the ever infectious genre of music.
At a $600 entry price, the organizers have somehow found a way to make the weekly series ‘recession friendly’ and with drink specials being offered by Appleton, Smirnoff, Heineken and others, there is always a cost effective way to spend a dollar and enjoy a drink.

The vibe around the Mas Camp was relatively slow. However there were sporadic moments when the energy reached climatic proportions; selections from the soca catalogue of 2 and even 3 years ago worked well for the masses and there was a thunderous sound of appeal when the selector played Skip to Ma Luu with Serani, Ding Dong and Razz & Biggy. The crowd erupted in a dancing frenzy swinging from left to right all around the venue and shaking various booths set up by the sponsors. Continue reading Soca Lovers Treated to St. Mary’s Finest

HELP

The promoter of the Reggae Jam Festival in Germany (which was once more voted to be the best Reggae Festival in Europe) will be supporting the non-profit organisation HELP Jamaica! in the future. HELP Jamaica! is fundraising money in Europe, to establish alternative Education Centers in needy Jamaican communities as well as supporting existing education projects such as the Trenchtown Reading Centre (TRC).

Bernd Lagemann, the main person behind the Reggae Jam Festival, better known as ‚Sheriff’ is supporting the establishing of the first HELP Jamaica!-operated Education Center in the community of Cassava Piece in Kingston 8 with a covenant donation of 5000,- EUR right after the Reggae Jam Festival in August 2010. Continue reading The HELP Jamaica! organisation and the German ‘Reggae Jam’ Festival team up for Jamaica!