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Award-winning US producer BL Tha Hook Slaya is putting his full musical muscle behind US Virgin Islands dancehall recording artist Kruziano. New York-based, Jamaican-born entertainment promoter Anthony “ER Guru” Turner told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, May 19, that both men believe the move could pay dividends.  He said the producer and artist Kruziano is working on a new single, titled “I’ll Be There for the Weekend,” which is set for […]

Black Public Media (BPM) says that Luchina Fisher’s "Hiding in Plain Sight," a rousing exploration of the Black queer artists who have helped to shape every genre of popular music and culture, won the top prize of $150,000 at the ninth PitchBLACK Awards on May 7. The BPM event, which also included the presentation of the 2026 BPM Trailblazer Award to filmmakers Stanley Nelson and Marcia Smith, culminated its PitchBLACK competition — the nation’s largest […]

Critically-acclaimed Jamaican recording artist Jada Kingdom continues to move with intention and on her own terms with the release of the official music video for “Still Searching,” a defining moment from one of her latest EPs Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World, according to Caribbean entertainment publicist Paul Thom of The Thom Brand. “More than a visual, the release stands as a deliberate homage to Damian Marley, reworking […]

The Love & Harmony Easter voyage 2026, which made stops in Nassau, Bahamas and Ocho Rios, Jamaica is now in the record books as not just another cruise but a floating music festival powered by some of reggae and dancehall’s most iconic voices. According to Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner, the music peaked during the “All White Night” concert, headlined by Beres Hammond. Backed by the […]

Jamaican dancehall heavyweight Masicka continues his commanding run in 2026, closing out April with three standout releases that have collectively taken over charts, streaming platforms and global discovery engines. Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told Caribbean Life on Monday, May 11, that leading Masicka’s charge is “Slip and Slide,” produced by Stephen McGregor on the infectious Hill and Gully Riddim. “The track has surged to #3 on the global […]

Jamaican dancehall star Konshens released Pool Party 2.0 on Friday, May 8, the follow-up to his widely acclaimed Pool Party album that helped reinforce his position as one of dancehall’s leading crossover acts. The original installment generated international attention, with records like “Back Dat Azz Up,” and highlighted Konshens’ ability to merge dancehall with club, Caribbean, and global influences, according to Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson of Destine Media.   […]

Late last month, violinist and composer Jessie Montgomery taught a Mentor Session to students from the Special Music School at the Kaufman Music Center (KMC), where she is an artist-in-residence for the 2025-2026 season.   As one of the NYC-based performing arts and education non-profit organizations, according to its website, KMC believes that: “Music is essential to the human experience and a vital component of education for everyone.” This is why […]

It has been 50 years since Stevie Wonder released "Songs in the Key of Life." Since that time, the 25-time Grammy winner has acquired notoriety, fame, and a plethora of titles befitting genius. He is the only male artist to ever win as many and remains title owner for being the best male soloist in a a multitude of categories. To mark Wonder's golden anniversary and his 75th birthday, the […]

When award-winning reggae crooner Romain Virgo romps onto the stage at the UBS Arena in Queens on Mother's Day weekend, on May 9, the moment will be emotional as it is historic. “I’m grateful for the opportunity first of all,” Virgo, who will debut at the arena concert, told Caribbean Life on Monday, May 4. "I’m forever grateful, and I just can’t wait to get on stage and sing my […]

Jamaica's dancehall deejay Shaggy is the sole reggae headliner for the summer lineup of this year's free Summerstage concerts in Central Park. Absent from last year's stellar presentations of global, eclectic, music and dance showcases, the genre returns the two-time Grammy winning talent with "Friends" signed to the VP Records label. According to a web portal designated for seasonal productions, an afternoon startime on July 9 resumes tropical rhythms at […]