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DJ Jahmar continues to prove that his ear for infectious dancehall riddims is unmatched with the release of “Dancehall Ranger Riddim,” a powerhouse compilation that pays homage to his late father, the beloved sound system icon Papa Ranger. Set for release on Friday, Nov. 7, through Shinealous Records/Twelve Tribes Entertainment,

Prince Forde, a proud Barbadian cultural advocate and co-founder of the Caribbean Music Awards, and Keenan “Special” Bristol, a Guyanese-American artist and activist, are using their platforms to save lives. Marie Driven, the Haitian-American managing partner of the Brooklyn-based entertainment company, PlaybookMG, told Caribbean Life on Monday, Nov. 4, that

Colombian-born roots reggae artist Ras Mista Fyah continues to soar as his powerful album Infinity floats in the Top 3 spots on the iTunes Top 100 Reggae Albums Chart — currently holding the #2 position — competing alongside Chronixx’s Exile and Bob Marley & The Wailers’ Legend, according to Caribbean

The atmosphere at this year’s World Creole Music Festival in Dominica was nothing short of electric, with performances that celebrated the heart and rhythm of the Caribbean, according to Marie Driven, a Brooklyn-based Haitian-American entertainment promoter. She told Caribbean Life on Monday, Nov. 3, that Dominican-born Rudy Ru$h was one

Roadblock Radio, one of the leading voices in Caribbean broadcasting in New York and New Jersey, has expanded to WZMX 93.7 FM-HD3 in Hartford, Connecticut. This will bring its dynamic mix of reggae, dancehall, Soca, and Kompa to new listeners across the state. Kacy “G City” Rankine, the Jamaican-born founder

Carnegie Hall said on Tuesday, Oct. 21, that it will present “United in Sound: America at 250” from January through July 2026, a fascinating citywide festival highlighting the extraordinary musical riches that have evolved and flourished in the US throughout its history. “With a wide variety of performances exploring diverse