EME AWARDS JAMAICA
US based Jamerican king of comedy Raymond 'Rayzor' Davis, has been confirmed as host of the 7th Annual Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) Awards in Jamaica this March.
URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL MANCHESTER
Mike Forrester from Gold International Events announced today that he has submitted an application for Manchester to be host to a three-day urban music festival that would be held at Heaton Park.
CREOLE CHOIR OF CUBA
The Creole Choir of Cuba announce their first UK tour. Richly textured harmonies, shifting Caribbean rhythms with an original root bass sound, this is impassioned singing by a unique group celebrating roots, resistance and the irresistible rhythms of life.
TRAIN TO ZION
Train to Zion is promoting local businesses and empowering local individuals from all over London to achieve their goals, by providing a platform for entrepreneurs, entertainers, teachers and students, existent and future businesses to network and improve their services and skills.
DUBSTEP DUBPLATES VOLUME 1
Launching the Live Beyond label on January will be the first release in our Dubplates compilation series, Live Beyond presents Dubstep Dubplates Volume 1, a compendium of breaking, new, exclusive tracks from the most cutting edge electronic music scene in the UK.
BASHIYRA
Having performed backing vocals for music industry heavyweights such as Patti Labelle, Michael Bolton, Diana Ross and Queen, independent singer and songwriter Bashiyra brings a wealth of captivating artistry to the industry.
LEGACY IN THE DUST
In the 1960's Mr. Newton Dunbar came to the UK from Jamaica and founded the first Reggae-oriented music venue's called 'The Four Aces Club', which for some 33 years was home to the most influential black music and musicians to date.
MECK A MOVE
International dance hall recording artistes Camar & Sean Paul have collaborated on a record, which after it's first day of release on October 6, 2010, widespread fan frenzy on all social networks went ballistic over the single.
THE MIGHTY ARROW
The soca community is mourning the death of the legendary Mighty Arrow. His most famous track which gave him international success was Hot Hot Hot, putting calypso, soca and Caribbean music into the limelight.
THE JOLLY BOYS
While Jamaica is known for its reggae and ska, it is mento that is the original sound of the island and the forerunner to these two musical genres. With an amazing history spanning 60 years The Jolly Boys' name is synonymous with the mento sound and they are undoubtedly the most recognisable mento band in the world.
8SIXTEEN32
The Decypher Collective and their show 8sixteen32, commissioned by Birmingham Repertory Theatre marks a first, both for the grime scene, that quintessentially British progeny of hip-hop, drum & bass and garage, and for theatre.
ABIGAIL KELLY
Abigail Kelly made her Birmingham Symphony Hall debut singing the soprano role in the Premiere of Bob Chilcott's Christmas cantata, And Peace on Earth with the City of Birmingham choir.