On May 11, 2024, the dub rocker extraordinaire, Michael St. George, will make a triumphant return to the music scene with his latest single, ‘Smile’. Heralded as an anthem for the people, St. George’s music continues to transcend boundaries, blending reggae, critical thought, and world fusion into a conscious futuristic sound that captivates audiences worldwide. Renowned for his dramatic power and vocal prowess, St. George has long been celebrated as one of Jamaica’s most important and unique performance artists. With ‘Smile’, he reaffirms his status as a trailblazer in the realm of music, pus ..read more

The Ska & Reggae Festival is set to return to Victoria this summer and their lineup has officially been announced!  Back and bigger than ever, this will mark the festival’s 25th annual year—a monumental achievement promised to bring a stacked cast of performers that you won’t get anywhere else. This five-day celebration, from June 19th to 23rd in the heart of downtown Victoria, presents impressive debuts and favourites from around the world to showcase the power and beauty of Jamaican rooted music and culture. “While Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival always aims to bring the masses s ..read more

Born in St James and bred in Falmouth, Trelawny, K Anthony never imagined that one day he would become an award-winning gospel artiste. But the years of life have rolled on and, having relocated to Saskatchewan, Canada, 11 years ago, he has seen his stocks rise and his music being embraced by the gospel community. “The gospel community in Canada has been incredibly supportive and accepting of my work. They have embraced my music, message, and artistic expression with open arms. Through collaborations, performances, and networking within the community I’ve been able to build meaningful connecti ..read more

A new rendition of a classic hit has been making waves, thanks to the collaborative efforts of music producer and musician Clive Hunt and the vocal stylings of Richie Stephens. Their cover of ‘Statue of a Fool’ initially sung by David Ruffin of The Temptations, has been achieving success since its release, dominating reggae charts in New York and Florida. Produced by Hunt for his Azul label, ‘Statue of a Fool’ has resonated with global audiences, securing a top spot on the charts for several consecutive weeks, and continues to enjoy significant airplay. The track, a reggae-infused interpretati ..read more

April 20, or 4/20 as it is referred to globally in marijuana circles, is a time when advocates of that plant celebrate its virtues. A lot of supporters even get stoned by smoking blunts, spliffs or bongs. Reggae duo Freemynz have a different take on ‘Get High’, their latest song, which is being released on April 19, one day before 4/20 which is dedicated to all thing’s marijuana, or ganja as it is known in their native Jamaica. “Get High’ is definitely encouraging listeners to detach from life’s challenges and negative outlook, while inviting each and everyone to immerse themselves in the musi ..read more

Jeniel Henningham believes that Gospel artistes have a major role to play in promoting peace and harmony in the society. “Gospel music is more than just an art form it’s an expression of what we feel deep inside our souls as we study the teachings of Christ. So, as Gospel artistes we have to understand that we’re not just making music. We’re creating music to bring about a greater awareness about God and we must also use our talents to promote peace and harmony wherever are,” said Henningham. The Clarendon born singer recently released a new single titled ‘Fight’, featuring Sandra Folkes. The ..read more

Paul Kastick is back with another reggae spin on a classic rock song. This time around, he covers Giant’s ‘I’ll See You in my Dreams’ as ‘I’ll See U in my Dreams’, which he co-produced with longtime collaborator Rudy Valentino. Last year, they produced ‘Night by Night’, Kastick’s reggae-rock version of the Steely Dan standard. That track marked Kastick’s debut on lead vocals. In an interview with this column, the veteran drummer said he always wanted to do a version of ‘I’ll See You in my Dreams’ which features guitarist Dan Huff on vocals. The original peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot ..read more

Everton Hardweare (born 23 November 1967), better known by his stage name Singing Melody, is a reggae artist from Kingston, Jamaica. He is known for his abilities as a vocalist, his production work and for combining aspects of reggae and R&B in his own releases. Read More ..read more

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