Rewind & Review Big Heist RiDDim For the most part these riddims have successfully propelled a new crop of ghetto posturing gangster artists like Vybz Kartel, Movado, Adonia to the fore. Big Heist RiDDim is chock full of positive messages -a fresh riddim.

Interview with Dennis Thompson Pt2 Dennis Thompson has forgotten more important events in modern music than most people know of. From an early age, it seemed, Thompson was destined for a career in music.

Calibe Thompson, a Fresh Female Singer Calibe isn’t a household name in Jamaican music though she is Jamaican. She claims reggae as her root because that is where she’s from. To get her unique sound Calibe mixes pop and rock and soul and jazz. Flattered though she is by comparisons to female singers like Diana King, India.Arie and Lauryn Hill she says she doesn’t sound like any of them because her voice and style changes with each song. Calibe has toured with Beenie Man and opened Kevin Lyttle. I spoke with this relatively unknown singer.

Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Estonia This month in our series "Reggae Around the World" we interview the group Def Räädu from Estonia. The group's mixture of reggae with dub, trip hop, house, rock steady and jazzy flavored beats has produced hits singles in Estonia and Europe.

Peter Tosh - Reggae's Black Prince The history of reggae music, or the reggae story, and its importance is invariably
and inextricably linked to the Wailers, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley. They single-handedly transformed what pop music could be used for as an instrument of liberation. As the Wailers, they created a complex music, Reggae music, and redefined in popular culture by shifting the focus to concerns with the realities of the poor and oppressed and their quest for equal rights and justice.

Dennis ‘De Menace” Thompson: Engineer Extraordinaire - Part 1 What has Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Monty Alexander, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliot, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Buju Banton and Marcus Miller all have in common? They are music legends and great musicians you say, well, the question wouldn’t be asked were the answer quite that easy. Try Dennis Thompson, he has worked with all of them. Dennis Thompson, a Kingston College old boy who migrated to New York City in 1973 is one the worlds best live show engineers.

Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Japan This month our series "Reggae Around the World" we interview DJ Tokiya from Black Assassin Sound System in Japan. The have been playing reggae at night clubs, dances and on the radio in Japan for over 15 years.

Judith Gayle……..A Story of How the Sun Shined Again Judith Gayle-Wright was born and raised in Chateau, Clarendon. From ever since she could remember, music has always been her love. She traveled to the Cayman Islands to perform in 1983, and when she was about 14 years of age, she auditioned for the ‘Tastee Talent Competition’. Although she was not selected for the competition, Judith had shown her audience a taste of what is to come.

Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Russia This month our series "Reggae Around the World" we interview Dub Vision a reggae band group from a Russia. “Dub Division” participated in several music festivals in Russia and abroad. There goal is to promote Dub and Reggae in Russia.

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Charmaine DaCosta; A Singer With Class in Christ Charmaine DaCosta is a single mother of two beautiful daughters; she has a BA in English Literature and an MBA. Charmaine is also an independent artist and entrepreneur. She is a former member of Worl-A-Girl, the most successful ‘90s reggae/ dancehall girl-group.

Sister Carol-An Artist of Relevance and Distinction With a BSc. in Education Carol East aka Sister Carol has many monikers, Movie star, singer, D.J, humanitarian, certified teacher to name a few. With eight albums to her credit, her critically acclaimed 1996 release, “Lyrically Potent’, described as a “perfect antidote to the lowbrow slackness of female sing-jays… quality in production values and subject matter” earned her a Grammy nomination. She’s appeared in two Hollywood feature films by director Jonathan Demme “Something Wild” and “Married to the Mob” w/ Michelle Pfeiffer, her music can be heard on several Hollywood movie soundtracks including “The Mighty Quinn” w/Denzel Washington, appeared on NBC's David Lettermen and Late Night With Conan O'Brien and was the familiar voice behind Jazz great David Sanborn ‘Night Music” show on NBC.

TessAnne Chin: Out of many One Voices, A big voice. Tess-Anne Chin, the younger sibling of uptown dancehall sensation Tami Chynn. Her current single “Hideaway” featured VP Records Reggae Gold 2007 is burning up the airwaves. Blessed with a big voice clearly suited to her multi-genre sound, Tess-Anne is known to Jamaicans as the lead singer from the reggae/rock band, Mile High. She gained valuable experience as a back up singer for international reggae legend Jimmy Cliff for several years before pursuing her solo career. Her unique blend of music is a mixture of Reggae, Dancehall, Rock and Soul. Tess-Anne Rock/Reggae sound, while not new is an excitingly refreshing addition to Jamaican female music.

Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Hawaii This month our series "Reggae Around the World" we interview reggae artist Irie Love. She was born and raised in Hawaii in a little town called Kailua on the island of Oahu. She has the opening for the major reggae acts that would come to Hawaii such as Steel Pulse, Don Carlos and the Marleys, to name a few. She recently signed with Morgan Heritage's production company Gedion Music and has been touring with them.

Lady G: Musically Taking Control and Still Sexy. Janice Fyffe a.k.a. Lady G, is one determined lady. She has decidedly made her mark as female artist in Jamaican music and has done so on her own terms. With hits like “Nuff Respect” the female anthem of respect, “Me or You Gun” imploring gunmen to chose family over badness, “Roundtable Talk” W/Papa San, “Breeze Off” eschewing male promiscuity, “Hard Ears” and “Girls Like Us” a combination with Chrissy D which entered the British Charts at #5, and “Toll Road” W/Mutabaruka, she has worked with the top producers like Mikey Bennett, Steelie & Cleavie, Winston Riley and Gussie Clarke. She has set a standard for cultural female DJs. Lady G’music has taken her to Europe in countries like Switzerland, England, and Germany, all over the United States, and Japan and throughout the Caribbean.

Jamaica Elections 2007 Chat - Ask JLP and PNP Representatives Questions: We would like to ensure that you have an opportunity to ask questions about matters that are critical to the future of Jamaica . The Jamaican Diaspora Southern United States will hold a Town Hall Meeting, titled "Elections 2007: Our Vision for Jamaica's Future", Thursday, July 26, 2007, 6:00pm to 8:30pm in Miramar, Florida with a representatives from Jamaica's two main political parties - People's National Party and Jamaica Labour Party. Jamaicans.com will have a live connection to our chat room. You can ask your questions live in our chat room or have us pose your questions. To submit a question in advance, click here or join in live from this site from 6:00pm to 8:30pm EDT on Thursday, July 26, 2007.

Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Colombia This Month our series "Reggae Around the World" focuses on Reggae Music In Colombia . We interview Colombian Reggae Promoter/DJ Bonilla Silva

Erica Newell Joins The Female Reggae Movement Erica Newell has been part of the new female movement in Jamaican music. After years of being a part of the back trio with Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, subsequently joining Two plus One with Sharon & Cedella Marley, she is currently, she is currently launching a solo career and recording her solo album.

Unity Thru' Music: Marcia Davis Interview Looking at the public face of Reggae music, both on record and live performances one could reasonably conclude that musically, the genre is man’s music or a bull boys club. The culture of reggae music is testosterone-driven and, as far as equal representation it is far less accommodating to female artists than their male counter part. The female perspective or presence is not valued enough, nor are they given enough representation. Marcia Davis is a British born, Brooklyn based female reggae singer. She is one of the many female voices in reggae music that the public have not heard. This month she speaks her mind to Jamaicans.com senior music writer, Stan Evan Smith.

Shirley...A Thrilling Story of Grace… Shirley Findley-Willis, a native of St. Ann, was the unforgettable leading vocal of the age-old gospel group, The Grace Thrillers’. One of the most visible and renowned member of the original group, Shirley’s compelling voice in popular songs like “By the Grace of God I am Saved“, “Can‘t Even Walk“, “Oh What a Sunrise“ and “Not My Will” has won the hearts of Jamaicans at home and abroad.

Interview With Nadine Sutherland She is, arguably, the most successful Jamaican female singer of her generation chart wise, Nadine Sutherland is veteran with more than two decades of hits to her credit. She took time out of her busy schedule to talk to Jamaicans.com writer Stan Evan Smith. Nadine will join us as this month's online discussion guest. She will answer questions April 25th 2007, 11- 6 PM in our forums.

An Interview with a multi-talented actress and singer Cherine Anderson Cherine Anderson is an accomplished young lady despite her young age. As an actress, Anderson starred in two feature films, Dance Hall Queen with Paul Campbell and Audrey Reid and the Rasta/Christian love story, One Love with Kymani Marley. A college graduate, Cherine speaks Japanese. We can now add singer to her resume.

Interview With Diana King -‘ Kingsinga’ Respeck due Say the name Diana King and music fans the world over think, Shy Guy, the block buster three million worldwide selling single from her first album, the 6 Million selling CD ‘Tougher than Love’ comes to mind. Senior writer Stan Evan Smith talks to eclectic King about her growing up, her music, being sexually abused as a child in Jamaica, and the way females are treated in the music industry.

Jammin’ In Jamaica: The Dub Mix Around the explosive, political and musically transitional period of the late '60s, America, Jamaica and England were affected by a new production technique that first reared its head in Jamaican studios.

Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In China Robin Liao is the owner of a bar named Together, which is the first reggae bar in Beijing, the Capital of China. He and his wife Judy started it in Feb 2005. It is now a part of the Beijing culture. Robin's goal, as impossible as it may seem, is to educate the 1.3 billion people in his country about reggae. It is a word more than 99% of the population has never heard..

The return of the Wild Apache - Super Cat Even after more than a decade without a hit song, Super Cat can still marshal his lyrical whip, like a reservoir full in drought, he has an abundant supply of intelligent lyrics and he is still one of reggae/dancehall’s most devastating live performers.

The Canary, Mr. Levy, Sings His Blues At Club Cross Road Contributing writer Stan Evan Smith reviews a recent performance by Barrington Levy. Stan also speaks to Barry about his career.

Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In France This Month our series "Reggae Around the World" focuses on Reggae Music In France . We interview Avignon Christine, senior writer on Reggaefrance.com .

Buju’s #1 Fan Tells All I’ve always wanted to meet Buju - Mark Anthony Myrie a.k.a Buju Banton – the Gargamel. However, I am a firm believer that all good things will happen in the fullness of time. I wanted to make sure that when Buju met me he would not forget his greatest fan in all the world.

Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Sénégal This Month our series "Reggae Around the World" focuses on Reggae Music In Sénégal . We interview Senegalese Reggae Marcel Salem.

Damian "Junior Gong" Marley: The Youngest Veteran Bob Marley's story is one of the 20th century's most powerful and compelling human
dramas. A profound songwriter and a prolific musician, Marley died at age 36 from
melanoma cancer. His meteoric rise to international cultural importance and musical
significance made him one of the most significant contributors to world culture.

Bob ‘Tuff Gong’ Marley at Sixty One Bob Marley's story is one of the 20th century's most powerful and compelling human
dramas. A profound songwriter and a prolific musician, Marley died at age 36 from
melanoma cancer. His meteoric rise to international cultural importance and musical
significance made him one of the most significant contributors to world culture.

Top 10 Bob Marley Albums We surveyed visitors to our site on what Bob Marley album they thought was the best. Here are the top 10.

Roots-Ragga-Rap-Rock-Soul-Rhythm & Blues: The New Genre Of Popular Music For New Yorkers singer BluFox, singer/actor/musician Leon, and the R&B duo Deep, fusing the drum and bass sounds of the Caribbean with American sounds such as Hip Hop, Rock, Rap, and R&B to create a unique distinctive sound is what they were trained to do as native New Yorkers.

Interview with Reggae Ambassador Abijah A Singjay, a songwriter, an Ambassador of Peace, Abijah is one of Jamaica's most promising reggae artist. Following on his first album, this year he is set to release his latest CD. In this interview with Philip Dinham, Abijah speaks his mind about Music, Sprirituality and Life.

Interview with Tami Chynn This month we interview singer Tami Chynn who recently signed with music giant Universal Records. Born into a musical family, Tami's entry into the music world was inevitable. Her mother Christine was in a group called Carnation and her father Richard is a musician who plays drums and the guitar. Tami’s most recent song collaboration “All On Me” is with Sean Paul on his new album Trinity.

Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Sweden This Month our series "Reggae Around the World" focuses on Reggae Music In Sweden with Kalle Baah is The Swedish Kings Of Reggae.

Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Czech Republic This Month our series "Reggae Around the World" focuses on Reggae Music In the Czech Republic with an interview with Cernoch the webmaster for the largest reggae music portal in that country.

Everybaddi outa di pool Louis Davis provides a review of VP records Memorial Weekend Concert 2005 in Miami

Worth the Wait!! - Montreal International Reggae Festival 2005 "SistahD" provides an indepth concert review of Montreal International Reggae Festival 2005.