A worthy tribute to the King and Crown Prince of Reggae - Jamaica Observer

 

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A worthy tribute to the King and Crown Prince of Reggae
Jamaica Observer, Jamaica - Feb 11, 2009
And for sure, a recorded version of her interpretation of that song would be something the Reggae King (Bob Marley) would be proud of. ...
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A worthy tribute to the King and Crown Prince of Reggae - Jamaica Observer
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:47:02 GMT

This Day In Music - Billboard

 

This Day In Music
Billboard, NY - Feb 13, 2009
2002 - Two sons of the late reggae star Bob Marley are arrested in North Florida after officers find marijuana in their car. Julian and Stephen Marley, ...

This Day In Music - Billboard
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:55:30 GMT

Reggae unites artists - Santa Monica Daily Press

 

Reggae unites artists
Santa Monica Daily Press, CA - 14 hours ago
By Taylor Van Arsdale Westsider Matthew McConaughey knew he wanted to sign reggae recording artist, Mishka as his first official artist on his new record ...

Reggae unites artists - Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:32:10 GMT

Reggae and International label hurting - Jamaica Observer

 

Reggae and International label hurting
Jamaica Observer, Jamaica - 14 hours ago
By Stephen Jackson Reggae labels complain of erratic international markets whilst the 'Big Four' record companies (Universal, Sony, Warner and EMI) posted ...

Reggae and International label hurting - Jamaica Observer
Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:26:16 GMT

Dancehall Artist Bounty Killer Arrested On Traffic Violations - BallerStatus.com

 

Dancehall Artist Bounty Killer Arrested On Traffic Violations
BallerStatus.com, CA - Feb 4, 2009
Jamaican born dancehall artist, Bounty Killer, is in trouble with the law in his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica. According to the Associated Press, ...
Bounty Killer For May Trial CARIBWORLDNEWS.COM
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Dancehall Artist Bounty Killer Arrested On Traffic Violations - BallerStatus.com
Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:02:45 GMT

'Dancehall music can empower the young' - Jamaica Gleaner

 

Jamaica Gleaner

'Dancehall music can empower the young'
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - Feb 7, 2009
Internationally acclaimed Jamaican pianist Huntley Brown has strong views on the influence of dancehall music on young minds. ...

'Dancehall music can empower the young' - Jamaica Gleaner
Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:21:35 GMT

Dancehall ban outrages Jamaicans - SKNVibes.com

 

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Dancehall ban outrages Jamaicans
SKNVibes.com, St. Kitts and Nevis - Feb 11, 2009
In Jamaican dialect ‘daggering’ refers to acts of sexual violence and the term which originated in Jamaican dancehall has penetrated the local airwaves and ...
Dancehall under attack - Broadcasting Commission sticks to ban on ... Jamaica Gleaner
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Dancehall ban outrages Jamaicans - SKNVibes.com
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:37:28 GMT

Carnival not all lewd and crude, says organiser ... but parents ... - Jamaica Gleaner

 

Jamaica Gleaner

Carnival not all lewd and crude, says organiser ... but parents ...
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - Feb 12, 2009
The Gleaner first broke news of the Broadcasting Commission's ban of free-to-air X-rated songs, including the dancehall phenomenon of daggerin', ...

Carnival not all lewd and crude, says organiser ... but parents ... - Jamaica Gleaner
Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:48:21 GMT

When is a dutty song not a dutty song? - Jamaica Observer

 

When is a dutty song not a dutty song?
Jamaica Observer, Jamaica - Feb 12, 2009
The new buzz word is "genre" - especially dancehall. From that come appeals for "the sanctity of the space", all leading up to the rallying cry: "Leave the ...

When is a dutty song not a dutty song? - Jamaica Observer
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:02:06 GMT

Too much rampin' law - The Jamaica Star Online

 

Too much rampin' law
The Jamaica Star Online, Jamaica - Feb 13, 2009
The disc jocks claim that the ban is an attempt to kill dancehall and stifle creativity. I laugh every time I hear those suggestions because some of the ...

Too much rampin' law - The Jamaica Star Online
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:16:26 GMT

Romping with slackness - Jamaica Observer

 

Romping with slackness
Jamaica Observer, Jamaica - Feb 13, 2009
For many Jamaicans, there is a great deal of hypocrisy surrounding the issue of slackness as this relates to carnival (soca) and dancehall. ...

Romping with slackness - Jamaica Observer
Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:17:28 GMT

Bureau of Women's Affairs Says Ban on Lewd Songs Long Overdue - Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service

 

Bureau of Women's Affairs Says Ban on Lewd Songs Long Overdue
Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service, Jamaica - 11 hours ago
Responding to those who say that 'Dancehall' music is being persecuted and the action of the Broadcasting Commission will stifle artistic expression, ...

Bureau of Women's Affairs Says Ban on Lewd Songs Long Overdue - Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service
Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:48:03 GMT

Matthew Mcconaughey - Mcconaughey Pays Tribute To Reggae Star Who Sparked Record Label Idea (ContactMusic)

 

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY made a special guest appearance on late night TV in America on Thursday (12Feb09) - to introduce the first music act signed to his record label. The ...

Matthew Mcconaughey - Mcconaughey Pays Tribute To Reggae Star Who Sparked Record Label Idea (ContactMusic)
Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:51:40 GMT

IT'S MARLEY & US (New York Post)

 

For years, the family of deceased reggae legend Bob Marley has watched bootleggers reap millions selling knocked-off merchandise bearing the singer's name and likeness. Well, they feel they've been smoked enough. They have recently begun...

IT'S MARLEY & US (New York Post)
Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:18:45 GMT

Broadcasting Commission rejects claims of double standards - Jamaica Gleaner

 

Broadcasting Commission rejects claims of double standards
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 8 hours ago
Tyson said that she shared the opinions of the dancehall community that to not address carnival is a double standard and pointed to the fact that she had ...

Broadcasting Commission rejects claims of double standards - Jamaica Gleaner
Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:11:18 GMT

Daggering and Kumina: Is there a link? Formal dancers disgruntled ... - Jamaica Gleaner

 

Daggerin' and Kumina: Is there a link? Formal dancers disgruntled ...
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 8 hours ago
Hall contends that daggerin' and dancehall are being judged by persons who are alien to the genre. "There's no way you can not attend dancehall then ...

Daggerin' and Kumina: Is there a link? Formal dancers disgruntled ... - Jamaica Gleaner
Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:11:16 GMT

Jamaican prof 'sounds like he has a vendetta' (Trinidad Express)

 

St Vincent soca crooner Kevin Lyttle and Bermudan reggae act Colin "Collie Buddz" Harper have both come out in support of soca music, following recent controversy over statements made by Jamaican lecturer Dr Kwame Nantambu during an interview on a Jamaican radio station.

Jamaican prof 'sounds like he has a vendetta' (Trinidad Express)
Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:08:46 GMT

Rampin daggering - Jamaica Observer

 

Rampin daggering
Jamaica Observer, Jamaica - 8 hours ago
Dancehall dictionary. It's all the rage, on talk shows, radio and TV, newspapers, verandah talk, church talk, bar talk, street talk, so I have to give my ...
Literary arts - Hitching a ride on the daggerin' bus! Jamaica Gleaner
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Rampin daggering - Jamaica Observer
Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:12:53 GMT

The bottom line

Is too much attention being paid to women's bottoms in Caribbean music? Have your say.

The bottom line
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/caribbean/
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:24:25 GMT

BAN BANANA! (Trinidad Express)

 

Ban "Banana". That was the tongue in cheek response by Bunji Garlin (Ian Alvarez) yesterday to a Cipriani Labour College lecturer's definition of the popular soca hit as musical pornography during an interview on a Jamaican radio talk show on Wednesday.

BAN BANANA! (Trinidad Express)
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:26:34 GMT