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Brooklyn Worldwide features night of Latin, Caribbean fusion

Flushing Town Hall (FTH), a nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to celebrating global arts in one of the world’s most diverse communities, will transform into a vibrant crossroads of Latin and Caribbean rhythm on Saturday, April 11, presenting a genre-bending double bill with acclaimed band Guachinangos and masterful musician Shiva Lakhan. FTH announced Thursday, April 2, that Brooklyn Worldwide Comes to Queens, its latest Global Mashup concert, is produced in partnership […]

todayApril 6, 2026 5

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Spice drops ‘Clean and Fresh’

GRAMMY®-nominated Dancehall icon Spice returns to her roots with the release of her vibrant new single and music video “Clean and Fresh.” Eboyne Jackson, director of public relations for Divine Influence PR, calls “Clean and Fresh” a bold celebration of confidence, self-care, and Dancehall culture. Jackson said the release highlights Spice’s charisma and champions proper hygiene as self-love, reminding listeners that being clean, radiant, and authentic is the real glow-up. […]

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Jazmin Headley steps into history with Ras Michael’s 1975 Nyyabinghi classic

At just 13 years old, Toronto-based, Jamaican-Canadian singer, actress, and philanthropic protégé Jazmin Headley is stepping into a space where few artists, young or seasoned, ever get the opportunity to occupy, reimagining one of reggae’s most sacred chants alongside a “living legend.” Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner told Caribbean Life on Monday, March 30, that the song is “None A Jah Jah Children Nuh Cry,” originally […]

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Terry Ganzie’s ‘Same Africans’ charges up Spin Counts Top 150 Chart

Terry Ganzie, known as "The Outlaw," is gaining momentum on US radio as his single "Same Africans" leaps 38 spots to #97 on the Spin Counts Top 150 chart. “The move pushes the track into the Top 100 for the first time, building on what already marked Ganzie’s first appearance on the national airplay chart,” Flair Lindsay, Caribbean entertainment publicist of Acclaim PR, told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, March 31. […]

todayApril 2, 2026 3

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Gaza Meets Gully

Reggae Sumfest CEO Joe Bogdanovic says that Vybz Kartel and Mavado, the two leaders of the “Gaza” and “Gully” camps, will be headlining a special one-night presentation of Reggae Sumfest 2026. Bogdanovic told Caribbean Life on Monday, March 16, that Reggae Sumfest 2026, billed “A Taste of Reggae Sumfest” on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Plantation Cove in St. Ann, Jamaica, is “not just a concert; it’s a celebration of […]

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Masicka drops ‘Boasty’

Masicka, the internationally acclaimed dancehall star, releases his energetic new single and video, “Boasty,” through Def Jam Recordings, setting the tone for a dynamic summer. "On 'Boasty,' Masicka celebrates a hard-earned victory," said Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born publicist Ronnie Tomlinson. "Hi-hats accent a smooth beat while he showcases his signature cadence." “The track rides his upbeat flow into an undeniable chorus punctuated by fire and flavor,” added the CEO of Destine Media […]

todayApril 1, 2026 7

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Dance Theatre of Harlem set to feature ‘Firebird’

The world-renowned dance institution, Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) announced that Stravinsky’s iconic score for “Firebird” will be performed by the Gateways Festival Orchestra, the flagship ensemble of Gateways Music Festival, during its New York Season April 16-19 at New York City Center. DTH said the event will bring the two leading organizations together for the first time. The Gateways Festival Orchestra will comprise 58 Black professional classical musicians drawn […]

todayMarch 23, 2026 5

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Sunshine Awards joins glowing tributes to legendary Trinidadian bass player Don ‘Sunshine’ Diaz

The New Jersey-based Sunshine Awards Organization has joined Caribbean artists, friends, and family in paying glowing tributes to legendary Trinidadian-born bass player Don “Sunshine” Diaz. Diaz died in Brooklyn on Jan. 28, in Brooklyn. He was 73. “It was as if time itself stood still,” Gil Figaro, chairman and founder of the Sunshine Awards, told Caribbean Life on Sunday, March 15. “When word spread of the passing of legendary bass […]

todayMarch 23, 2026 7

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Grenadian Calypso King-turned-Gospel artiste Edson ‘King Ajamu’ Mitchell releases ‘Focus’

Perennial Grenadian Calypso King-turned-Gospel artiste Edson “King Ajamu” Mitchell has released his latest album, Focus. “The album got its title from the song of the same name,” King Ajamu told Caribbean Life on Friday, March 13. “I was inspired to write the song Focus as a reminder for me to stay focused on my spiritual journey and to also be an inspiration for those who are seeking to find their […]

todayMarch 18, 2026 3

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Lady Da Flame, Richie Stephens collaborate on ‘Ropeen’

Lady Da Flame and Richie Stephens have released the vibrant “Ropeen”, a blazing reggae offering from the powerhouse artists. “Blending two generations of impactful voices, the track delivers a rich dose of authentic rubadub flavor that is bound to resonate with fans across eras,” Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey of Acclaim PR told Caribbean Life on Monday. Produced and written by Richie Stephens for his Pot A Gold Productions (on […]

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