When Capleton makes his way on stage with singer Tarrus Riley at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark on Thanksgiving Weekend Friday, Nov. 27, for the Reggae Giants Live! concert, fans can expect the energy level to be turned up. Kacy Rankine, the Jamaican-born CEO of Roadblock Radio, told Caribbean Life on Monday, Oct. 19, that the concert series is being presented by RoadblockRadio.com | RoadblockRadio 101.1FM•HD3 […]

Following a rollout over several months that introduced listeners to a series of individual releases, Ghetto Youths International unveiled the complete No Better Riddim on Friday, Oct. 16. Produced by Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, the 16-track compilation brings together some of reggae’s most distinctive voices while celebrating Jamaica’s one-riddim or “juggling” tradition, according to Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson. Tomlinson, the CEO of New […]

The Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) said on Monday, Oct. 26, that its 2026 ceremony reached audiences across the Caribbean and beyond with its global broadcast premiere on Sunday, Oct. 25, bringing the region’s music, artists and cultural influence to screens around the world. Held for the first time in Trinidad and Tobago, CMA said the fourth annual ceremony brought together about 100 artists from across international markets, alongside national and […]

After nearly three decades of calling America home, veteran Jamaican dancehall DJ Country Speng, also known as Speng Beng, found himself back in Jamaica in June, sent back home from Florida where he had built a life, established friendships, and continued his musical career. Country Speng told Caribbean Life on Monday, Oct. 19, that he has turned the pain of US immigration detention into a number one hit, “100 Miles.” […]

Soca superstar Kes will bring the sound of Carnival to one of the world’s most celebrated museums on Nov. 12 when NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health holds its 2026 Masquerade Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Trinidad and Tobago artist, whose band is known as KestheBand, will give an exclusive live performance as the centerpiece of the evening, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will support early childhood […]

Jamaican- born, Brooklyn‑based reggae artist Minna LaFortune says she has officially submitted several recordings for consideration in the 69th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, marking a milestone year of creative expansion, cultural advocacy and international musical reach. The 69th Annual GRAMMY® Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.  LaFortune told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, Oct. 13, that her submissions span Global Music […]

Mr. Platinum has brought a deeply personal story to a universal celebration of love with “Buttercup 26,” his new reggae release featuring Shanead Sims and Brawvo X. Released as a single and album on Sept. 26, the project carries the “feel-good spirit of its central message, ‘It’s simple — Is Love alone,’ while honoring the influence of his father, Saint Lucian cultural music icon Hubert Breeze’ Fevrier,” according to Caribbean […]

The Caribbean Music Awards said on Monday, Sept. 28, that its fourth annual awards has officially concluded its inaugural Elite Weekend Experience in Trinidad & Tobago, bringing together more than 100 artists and creatives, international and regional media, industry professionals, cultural leaders, vendors, partners and audiences for three days of music, conversation, celebration and connection at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port-of-Spain, the Trinidad capital. Under […]

If there's one thing Ayetian isn't interested in, it's staying in one lane. The Jamaican-Haitian star has unleashed JamPack, a 16-track mixtape that expands the world he's been building over the last few years. “From gyal tunes and hard-hitting dancehall cuts to records built for the fête, the streets, and late-night reflection, JamPack captures every side of Ayetian without ever losing the authenticity that has made him one of dancehall's […]

Through the image of a caged bird and a plea for God’s intervention, Minister Marion Hall’s single, “Freedom,” opens a conversation about emotional captivity, inherited pain and the determination to keep fighting, according to Haitian-American entertainment publicist Marie Driven. Jamaican-born Hall’s original stage name was Lady Saw, which she performed under for over two decades as the “Queen of Dancehall.” With her baptism in 2015, Minister Hall transitioned to gospel […]