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Patricia Meschino

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Founding Father DJ Kool Herc & First Lady Cindy Campbell Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary |...

In an interview with GRAMMY.com hip-hop pioneers DJ Kool Herc and Cindy Campbell discuss the culture’s origins in their apartment rec room and the myriad ways their Jamaican heritage influenced hip…

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Long live soca! Celebrating 50 years of Trinidad's soundtrack to carnival

What began with Lord Shorty's song "Indrani" in 1973 has evolved considerably since – to follow along, here's a playlist with a song for every year, along with the history of its most notable tracks.

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Ahead of 90th Birthday, Ska Originator Ernest Ranglin Is Far From Finished

Ahead of 90th Birthday, Ska Originator Ernest Ranglin Is Far From Finished

Ernest Ranglin, an originator in the ska genre, talks new album 'Two Colors' ahead of 90th birthday.

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Diamonds Are Forever: The Timeless Reggae Legacy of Two Mighty Diamonds

Following the deaths of two members of legendary reggae trio the Mighty Diamonds, collaborators and admirers reflect on their legacy.

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npr.org/2022/03/23/108804719… Koffee's very impressive debut album Gifted drops on Friday. In February I had the chance to talk to her all about it. @nprmusic

Koffee, already a Grammy-winning globetrotter, is in full control for 'Gifted' debut

After winning a Grammy for her debut five-song short player, one of Jamaica's most talented branches out on her debut full-length.

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Stephen Marley Details Nina Simone Reggae Tribute: ‘Our Queens Deserve Recognition’

Stephen Marley Details Nina Simone Reggae Tribute: ‘Our Queens Deserve Recognition’

Stephen Marley talks producing 'Celebrating Nina: A Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone' featuring all-female singers.

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Chronixx Expands His Universe

Chronixx Expands His Universe

Reggae star Chronixx reveals what he's been up to since announcing 'Dela Splash' last year before the pandemic

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Vote for my essay in the @varsitytutors Scholarship contest! varsitytutors.com/scholarshi…
Prime Minister Of Jamaica Andrew Holness: Rasta Rights Matter—support the 10 Demandments chng.it/CPt2Cp4T via @Change
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Rasta Rights Matter: Support the 10 Demandments

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Time Will Tell: 40 Songs That Shaped Bob Marley’s Legacy

Time Will Tell: 40 Songs That Shaped Bob Marley’s Legacy

It’s the 40th anniversary of the reggae king’s passing. Here are the 40 songs that turned him from a Kingston raggamuffin to a global icon.

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Usain Bolt Wants to Be the D.J. Khaled of Dancehall

A collaboration with a champagne company yielded a hit song that in turn spawned a new Jamaican record label run by the world’s fastest man.

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The 4-Foot-11 Grandma Who Rules Reggae

Patricia Chin and VP Records has been behind a thousand Jamaican hits—from the Wailers to Sean Paul and beyond.

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Are Jamaica’s Biggest Stars Leaving Reggae Behind?

Or are they taking it to the next level?

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Toots Hibbert, Reggae Ambassador And Leader Of Toots And The Maytals, Dies At 77

The reggae star had been hospitalized in intensive care for more than a week while awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.

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Etna, Jah 9, Sister Nancy, Spice, and Queen Ifrica are but five phenomenal female reggae/dancehall artists who have overcome challenges and continue to make their mark in advancing the music. billboard.com/articles/news/…
No Grammy, No Cry: Female Reggae & Dancehall Artists Talk Challenges and Victories

No Grammy, No Cry: Female Reggae & Dancehall Artists Talk Challenges and Victories

"Women have gone through some very serious things in this industry."

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Support the Online Reggae Auction benefting at-risk youths attending #AlphaBoysSchool in #Kingston #Jamaica where members of the Skatalites & other Jamaican music legends started out. charityauctionstoday.com/au…/reggae-auction-3900 or go to alphaboysschoolradio.com/reg… #charityauction
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Brooklyn's Carnival turns 50! A showcase for Caribbean music especially soca/calypso even Bob Marley performed there billboard.com/articles/news/…
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A landmark reggae album released 40 years ago today! "Movement of Jah people" billboard.com/articles/news/…
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Following the Fyre Fest fiasco in the Bahamas, Caribbean based promoters discuss what makes their festivals work. billboard.com/articles/colum…
Dousing the Fyre: Successful Caribbean Fest Reps Explain How to Do It Right

Dousing the Fyre: Successful Caribbean Fest Reps Explain How to Do It Right

Even the torrential rains and blustery winds that impact the Caribbean during hurricane season could never inflict the severity of brand damage caused by human carelessness at the recently failed...

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