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The year unfolded as a vibrant tapestry of Caribbean culture, music, community leadership, and diaspora engagement, particularly centered in New York City and extending across the Caribbean and international stages. From grassroots cultural recognition to global musical triumphs, each month highlighted resilience, creativity, and the enduring influence of Caribbean people and traditions. January began with a strong emphasis on community recognition and cultural preservation. The Brooklyn-based Grenadian American Ex-Teachers’ Association […]

Internationally acclaimed Jamaican Gospel singer Robert Bailey has released his highly anticipated new single "Breakthrough," dedicating the upbeat 'Anthem of Hope' to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa. The single, now available on all major streaming platforms, is described by Bailey as “A timely and much needed anthem of hope and encouragement that reminds us, all that no matter how dark the storm, a breakthrough always follows the struggle.” "Breakthrough" marks the […]

Kool 97 FM and Irie FM, two popular radio stations in Jamaica, recently corralled resources to rebuild infrastructure and aid in emergency relief for victims of Hurricane Melissa. According to Kool radio host Rosamond Brown-Kirkland, "We all have to do our bit to help our neighbors." Throughout last week, the veteran personality tediously helped organize a daylong fundraiser she hoped would galvanize a movement to restore normalcy. Along with radio […]

Producers of the Jamaica Strong Relief Concert are aiming to raise US$1 million at their star-studded benefit event, slated for Friday, Dec. 12, at the UBS Arena in New York. “This is New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania – the whole USA coming together,” Kacy Rankine, co-producer of the show and CEO of Roadblock Radio, told Caribbean Life on Monday. “We’re going to send something big to Jamaica,” he added. […]

Masicka announces his new EP, “Her Name Is Love,” set for release on Dec. 19 via Def Jam Recordings, marking a new artistic direction. “This project signals a refined, emotionally resonant evolution, one that embraces loyalty, sensuality, and connection, all while maintaining the lyrical precision and edge that define Masicka’s impact on modern dancehall,” Ronnie Tomlinson, the Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Tomlinson, CEO […]

Morgan Heritage co-founder Gramps Morgan says that the upcoming Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert at UBS Arena in Elmont, Long Island on Dec. 12 represents a moment of unity in Jamaican/Caribbean music that he is proud to be a part of. The UBS Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena, is located at 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, within the historic Belmont Park, near the border of Queens and Nassau County. “To see us come […]

Reggae artist Terry Ganzie is reigniting his mission to uplift audiences through conscious music, revisiting his roots and commanding global attention. “With a powerful catalog that defined the golden era of 90s conscious Dancehall and a renewed creative spark, Ganzie is writing the next chapter in his remarkable journey — one that bridges generations while staying true to the message of truth, resilience, and spiritual strength for audiences across the […]

In what is arguably the biggest Caribbean Diaspora radio relief promotion ever, the Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert — slated for Dec. 12 at the UBS Arena in Queens — has blown into a full-scale movement in the US, according to Bobby Clarke, CEO of Irie Jam Radio. Clarke told Caribbean Life on Monday, Dec. 8, that the radio campaign is in response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa […]

Some artists entertain. And then, there are other special ones who inspire, educate, and shape everything you do without you even realizing it. For Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner, Jimmy Cliff was “one of the special ones.” The reggae singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist was born in Somerton District, St. James, Jamaica on Jul. 30, 1944. On Nov. 24, 2025, 81 years later, he chose Zion.   […]

Reggae and dancehall artist Nessa B returns with “Never Change,” heartfelt song rooted in “resilience, spiritual grounding and unwavering determination,” according to Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey. Lindsey of Acclaim PR told Caribbean Life on Monday, Dec. 15, that Nessa B has partnered with industry powerhouses Temps Music and AfroWorld Music — the same dynamic duo behind Terry Ganzie’s acclaimed project “We Rise.” “Together, they deliver a timeless and emotionally […]