Beenie asks gays for forgiveness – Jamaica Observer
May 17, 2012
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Beenie asks gays for forgiveness
Jamaica Observer BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON Observer staff reporter livingstonc@jamaicaobserver.com DANCEHALL kingpin Beenie Man has apologised for his gay-bashing songs in a YouTube video, possibly bringing closure to over 10 years of acricmony with gay rights … Beenie Man addresses gay rights critics, insists he respects homosexuals |
Lustah intends to change game – Jamaica Observer
May 17, 2012
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Lustah intends to change game
Jamaica Observer UP-and-coming dancehall singjay Lustah thinks today's music is boring. The solution he says is to inject some spice in it with his brand of music. "The state of our music right now is at capital B for boring. There is no creative substance," he told … |
Be true to themselves – Sydney Morning Herald
May 16, 2012
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Be true to themselves
Sydney Morning Herald In the June long weekend, the fourth Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music festival will take place with a kaleidoscope of sound encompassing reggae, world music, blues, gypsy, dub and bluegrass to name just a few. This festival is one of the most diverse … |
King David proud of ‘red, white & black’ – Trinidad Guardian
May 16, 2012
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King David proud of 'red, white & black'
Trinidad Guardian Don't call him a reggae artist and don't say he sings “local reggae” music. David “King David” Nieves says he is an artist who makes music without boundaries. When T&T's reggae industry gained popularity, around 2005, King David was one of the more … |
Music from the gut — Roots reggae pioneer Fearon plays The Seasons on Saturday – Yakima Herald-Republic
May 16, 2012
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Music from the gut — Roots reggae pioneer Fearon plays The Seasons on Saturday
Yakima Herald-Republic By Pat Muir Before I started listening to him, my only association with reggae music was frat-boy wannabe Rastas who thought the Bob Marley blacklight posters on their dorm-room walls brought them closer to Jah. That was enough to ruin the whole genre … |
Reggae-Soul duo See-I to perform in Santa Monica – Examiner.com
May 16, 2012
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Reggae-Soul duo See-I to perform in Santa Monica
Examiner.com Funky reggae party duo See-I are set to perform tonight at Santa Monica's Central Social Aid and Pleasure Club as part of their West Coast spring tour. Nurtured in Washington, DC's vibrant Eighteenth Street Lounge community, brothers Arthur “Rootz” and … |
Mavado reportedly dropped from Canadian stage show – Examiner.com
May 16, 2012
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Mavado reportedly dropped from Canadian stage show
Examiner.com Just over a week after being after a week after being found guilty in a recent assault case, prominent Dancehall singjay, Mavado may be feeling the ramifications of said verdict. According to several media reports, the Alliance deejay will not be able … |
VIDEO: Mexico mourns Carlos Fuentes
May 16, 2012
Mexicans pay tribute to one of Latin America’s greatest authors, Carlos Fuentes, who died on 15 May in Mexico City.
Corey Todd and Vybz Kartel explain rift, reunion – Examiner.com
May 16, 2012
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Corey Todd and Vybz Kartel explain rift, reunion
Examiner.com Incarcerated Dancehall mega star, Vybz Kartel and prominent American businessman, Corey Todd are apparently back in business and have offered explanations regarding their highly publicized split almost a year ago. On Monday, reports confirmed that the … |
VIDEO: Rare Van Gogh painting on display
May 16, 2012
A rarely seen early Van Gogh water-colour is on display at the Amsterdam Van Gogh museum – and other stories from the world of arts this week.
