Renowned reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid has joined forces with dancehall sensation Rygin King for a special remix of Kabaka Pyramid’s chart-topping single, “Believe.” This collaboration is featured on the deluxe version of Kabaka Pyramid’s GRAMMY-winning album “The Kalling,” scheduled for release this Friday, April 19, coinciding with Kabaka Pyramid’s birthday. The highly-anticipated “Believe” remix, featuring Rygin King, was released last Friday, April 12. “The song embraces a modern reggae sound that is sure to captivate audiences worldwide,” Ronnie Tomlinson, the Jamaican-born entertainment p ..read more

The Braata Singers mark their 15th Anniversary with “Still Standing,” a jubilant Off-Broadway celebration of Caribbean music and folklore. “This highly theatrical concert presentation promises to be a fusion of tradition and innovation, featuring a repertoire that showcases both the cherished favorites of The Braata Singers over the past decade and a half, as well as daring new arrangements that breathe fresh life into timeless songs,” Braata Productions said. “The Braata Singers: Still Standing” is presented by Braata Productions at 154 Christopher St. between Washington and Greenwich streets ..read more

Reggae music and culture ambassador Jahdon returns with the electrifying “Give,” which is out now on all digital and streaming platforms. “Marking a significant departure from his familiar Roots reggae, Jahdon ventures into the pulsating realms of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) with this track, marrying his poignant message with a vibrant riddim to achieve a sound that’s as authentic as it is electrifying,” entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey, of Acclaim PR, told Caribbean Life over the weekend, stating that “an equally compelling official music video for “Give,” edited by Cyberleaf Entertainm ..read more

Popular Award-winning Sesame Flyers Ensemble is expected to showcase its artistic musical flare during a live performance at the very first Public Arts Festival, at Floyd Bennett Field, 3159 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn from April 19-21. The International Sesame Flyers Inc. that recently unveil a billboard over its Youth and Cultural Center on Church Avenue, Brooklyn to commemorate its 39th years providing artistic, and educational programs, and who has won numerous awards for its participation in the Children’s Labor Day Carnival in Crown Heights, is expected provide stirring pan music at the fest ..read more

Just over a month after delivering a scintillating performance at Mashramani, Guyana’s annual festival that celebrates the country’s status as a republic, dancehall’s fast-rising, New York based, Jamaican singjay Nigy Boy has been summoned to the oil-rich country again. This time, to share stage with Afrobeat mega star Burna Boy on May 1, 2024. “Nigy Boy and Burna Boy on the same stage in Guyana is a big deal!” Nigy Boy told Caribbean Life on Tuesday. “It will be a historic moment. “Burna Boy is regarded as the African giant,” he added. “To get the opportunity to perform with this music legend ..read more

Two-time Grenadian GRAMMY award-winning jazz musician Casey Benjamin died on March 30 in Maryland, his father Gentle Benjamin said. Casey was 45. Grenadian-born Gentle Benjamin – the producer of the defunct, long-running, New York-based Caribbean TV cultural program, Culture Share – said Casey, also known as “Stutzmcgee,” was a first-generation New Yorker, whose mother was Panamanian-born Julieta Benjamin. Benjamiin told Caribbean Life on Tuesday that Casey died from pulmonary thromboembolism, and that he had received his GRAMMYs with the band Robert Glasper Experiment in 2013 and 2015. Benjam ..read more

Renowned reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid has teamed up with the legendary dancehall artist Sean Paul for an electrifying remix of his single “Energy,” featuring the talented Jemere Morgan of the esteemed Morgan Heritage lineage. “This invigorating track showcases the Jamaican artists’ jubilant spirits, as they bask in the joys of life and repel any negativity in their path,” Ronnie Tomlinson, the Jamaican-born chief executive officer of the New York-based Destine Media, told Caribbean Life on Monday. Produced by the acclaimed Damian “Jr Gong” Marley, Tomlinson, a Brooklyn resident, said the remix ..read more

Antigua’s government has finally cleared up the mystery surrounding the arrival of a private jet linked to Hip Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in the past week as federal agents back home in the US raided two properties belonging to the global star. The Gulfstream 5 aircraft had landed in Antigua late on Monday, fueling speculation that Combs had fled to the Eastern Caribbean island to escape investigators probing alleged human trafficking and related accusations but in the end, the cabinet says that his family had disembarked and were afforded local privacy protocols as is done normally in the t ..read more

Amid the vibrant crescendo of the soca scene, the unmistakable rhythm of Jadel’s artistic ascent takes center stage, as she prepares to unveil her latest masterpiece, the album “Don’t Be Mistaken.” With a duo of singles already capturing hearts and playlists across streaming platforms, her tracks “Messy,” featuring the dynamic Karlie Redds, and “Addictive,” in harmony with the charismatic Charley Blacks, are on the cusp of becoming anthems of the genre. “The latter’s magnetic pull is undeniable, verging on a million YouTube hits and counting,” Marie Driven, the Haitian-American managing partne ..read more

Two Caribbean tourist nations are being mentioned in the federal investigations regarding Hip Hop Mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs following raids by Homeland Security agents of his homes on both the East and West coasts of the US this week. The Antigua and The Bahamas are the nations in play with Antiguan Prime Minister Gaston Browne being forced to deny domestic and international media reports that Combs had made a successful dash to the Eastern Caribbean island, escaping federal agents as they raided his Los Angeles home. Speculation was rife in Antigua on Monday and Tuesday primarily because of th ..read more