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From “slack” lyrics to a militant style embracing social issues, Max Romeo remained an enormously influential singer and songwriter for over 50 years.
The Jamaican superstar known for songs such as "Chase the Devil" passed away at his home on Friday (April 11).
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In the groove: Apocalypse now
Hey! Are we coming to the end of the world? As Bob Marley put it in the song: War War in the eastWar in the westWar up north, andWar down s outh Is it time for apocalypse now?Apocalypse is a word that ...
Growing up in a disadvantaged, “at-risk” section of Scarborough, his childhood and adolescence were steeped in the reggae of his forebears, a musical and cultural influence that kept him from a ...
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Chaired by Orville “Shaggy” Burrell, alongside Judith Bodley and Sharon Burke, the Island Music Conference (IMC) isn’t just a meeting of minds—it’s a movement. From its inception, the goal has been ...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the State Department will re-evaluate its travel warnings for Jamaica and other countries to ensure they reflect real conditions on the ground.
The internet is currently losing its mind over Leslie Bibb’s “c*nty bob” – a cut that was expertly tailored to her right-leaning White Lotus character, Kate Bohr, by Hollywood hairstylist Chris ...
Rubio emphasizes U.S.-Jamaica ties, offers security support against gang activity Caribbean leaders reject U.S. accusations, prioritize Cuban medical aid Rubio plans meetings with leaders from ...