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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 […]

International recording artist Lady Da Flame has delivered a standout moment with “No One Like You (Remake)”, featuring reggae legend Sanchez. Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey of Acclaim PR told Caribbean Life on Monday, May 3, that the release is “a seamless, cross-generational collaboration that brings together two powerhouse voices in reggae.” She said the single leads Lady Da Flame’s newly-released EP, “The Journey,” that’s now available on digital platforms […]

Dancehall artist Beenie Man is expected to headline the Best of the Best Music Fest, recognized as North America’s premier Caribbean music festival, on Sunday, May 24, 2026, during Memorial Day weekend at Maurice A. Ferré Park (Museum Park) in downtown Miami, organizers announced. Beenie Man will perform along with Sizzla Kalonji, Capleton, Tarrus Riley, 450, Tifa, and Kkrytical, according to Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson, CEO of New York-based […]

Internationally recognized DJ and producer DJ Jahmar delivers “Badmon Money,” featuring Dancehall heavyweights Cutty Ranks, Edley Shine, Wasp, and rising artist Shan Hill. Released on Friday, April 24, via Shinealous Records, the single stands as “a bold anthem bridging the roots of Dancehall with its modern evolution,” according to Flair Lindsey, Caribbean entertainment publicist, of Acclaim PR. "'Badmon Money' blends Dancehall’s signature storytelling with Hip-Hop, showcasing distinct voices and eras […]

International recording artist and producer Edley Shine, one of the iconic voices behind the #DABIGVOICE brand and a founding member of the legendary duo Born Jamericans, has dropped his latest single, “Time & Place,” featuring Baby Ace. According to Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey, of Acclaim PR, the track is the newest addition to “a prolific series of singles that reaffirm his status as a trailblazer of the crossover ‘Jamerican’ […]

Vybz Kartel’s official hype man, MC Nuffy, is in celebratory mode following a successful United Kingdom tour alongside award-winning New Jersey-based DJ Ras Emmanuel and dancehall artist Marcy Chin. “It’s a pleasure being in the UK,” Nuffy told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, April 14, 2025. “I have to tell the fans and the promoters a lot of thanks… I love the support from them.” Returning to the UK for the […]