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YOLANDA BROWN
MOBO Award winning Tenor Saxophonist YolanDa Brown announces a special one-off night at London's Ronnie Scott's to launch her EP 'A Step Closer'.
KURT COLLINS
Kurt Collins is the next big thing! Hailing from Slough, Berkshire, with Jamaican/St. Kittian parentage, the 20 year old singer, songwriter, and producer epitomizes the phrase 'Triple Threat!'
ROWLAND SUTHERLAND SEXTET
Led by the dynamic flautist Rowland Sutherland and featuring a special line-up of UK musicians to perform the finest blend of jazz with reggae, dub, funk, African and Brazilian grooves within colourful, pulsating originals making this sextet an experience not to be missed!
LARRY McDONALD
Jamaican master percussionist Larry McDonald crowns a storied forty year career with the release of his first solo album – 'Drumquestra'- out June 1st
AFRICA OYÉ FESTIVAL
Africa Oyé is the UK's largest free celebration of African music and culture and takes place annually in Liverpool, now in its seventeenth year, an audience of over 20,000 people are expected to attend Oyé 09.
CHYNA WHYNE
Chyna Whyne will be performing live at DIVO, 12 Waterloo Place (bottom of lower Regent st), Piccadilly Circus on the 11th May 2009.
EUROPEAN REGGAE FESTIVAL 2009
European Reggae Contest 2009 The Reggae Contest is the traditional competition promoted by the Rototom Sunsplash and devoted to all uprising European reggae bands.The contest is now open, bands can sign up until the 30th of April.
Z STAR AT ZETTER
Uk songtress Z-STAR hosts an evening of NUJAZZDANCE featuring London's hottest jazz musicians in session jamming a mash-up of Old skool Standards,
Originals and Club Classics.
COURTNEY PINE & AFROPEANS
The Jazz Warriors gave the Theatre Royal Stratford East an unbelievable and unforgettable 2.5 hours of pure bedlam, as Courtney Pine's Afropean Jazz Warriors kicked off their lastest tour.
VAUXHALL UK BEATBOX
Performers up and down the country are flexing their vocal chords for the chance to win a brand spanking new car in the Vauxhall UK Beatboxing Championships - back and bigger than ever for 2009.
MUSIK KINDA SWEET
Unseen photographs of influential black music artists including Stevie Wonder, Grace Jones and Jay-Z taken by film maker, artist and photographer Pogus Caesar will go on display later this month at Fazeley Studios, the new home for Birmingham city's creative and digital industries.
GREENSLEEVES COLLECTION
The Greensleeves Document sees Dj Andy Smith twisting up some classic reggae beats from the celebrated UK reggae record label that has served up ground-breaking releases from dub to dancehall and roots to reggae.
MONTSERRAT CULTURAL CENTRE
Music legends provide their helping hands to Montserrat Sir Paul McCartney, Elton John and Mark Knopfler are amongst the music industry legends who have had their hands cast in bronze for a new Wall of Fame exhibit on the Caribbean island of Montserrat.
JEAN ADEBAMBO
Sadly we mourn the great loss of Lover's Rock Queen Jean Adebambo, who died on the 15th January 2009. Feelings, the Jean Adebambo memorial and benefit concert will be held at Hackney Empire, on the 15th March 2009
SANDRA GRANT
Sandra's CD album, 'She'll Blow Your Mind...with Jazz in Blues!', is now available A compilation of eight self-penned tracks, ranging from Jazz, Rock to Blues and Soul!
IT'S A REGGAELUTION
It's A Reggaelution streamed live outside of Jamaica to the world, featuring reggae superstar Buju Banton, the ever cool Tarrus Riley, international reggae band Rootz Underground and the strong one Etana.
BACK II LIFE ANTIGUA 2009
An incredible week long event in the Caribbean sunshine with music supplied by the very best DJs in the UK.
HIGHRISE CAMPAIGN
It is very plain for everyone to see that knife and gun crime is out of control in the UK. Highrise, is truly passionate about spreading a positive message, as well as providing mentoring, funding and opportunities to the younger generations.
HIP HOP CLASSICS
'Hip Hop Classics Collection' with the latest kings of hip hop, Lil Wayne, Chamillionaire and Akon with the legendary Run DMC, Jay Z and Erik & Rakim. Plus many, many more!
VP RECORDS 50th ANNIVERSARY
Randy's 50th Anniversary Cd & Dvd Collection Celebrates It's role in the birth of Reggae and evolution into the world's largest Caribbean music label.
LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL
For the first time, the London Jazz Festival in association with BBC Radio 3 will formally open at the Barbican Centre with Jazz Voice: Celebrating a Century of Song.
ALTON ELLIS PASSES
Alton Ellis (1944 - 2008) rocksteady legend who came to prominence in the late 1960's passes away after a battle with cancer.
TWANG IS BACK IN ACTION!
The Legendary Blak Twang's new album 'Speaking from Xperience' will be released on 29th September 2008.
URBAN MUSIC AWARDS
Over the summer there have been auditions taking place up and down the country and now it is nearing the semi finals stage. The awards ceremony will be taking place on November 15th at the o2 arena
CHERINE ANDERSON
She stands at five feet, three inches tall, soaking up the world with a voice reminiscent of pure and untainted soul mixture of reggae, dancehall, soul and R&B.
N'DOUR & MARTINEZ
Youssou N'Dour to Tour and Record with
Garifuna Musician Aurelio Martinez as Part of the
Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative.
OMAR SIMON
'You're All I Need' the new single from UK/Caribbean artist Omar Simon, taken from his forthcoming debut album 'Our World' due out later this year.
PLAYVYBZ
Playvybz is an Internet radio station and provider of the following offline services; Playvybz Academy, Playvybz Solutionz and Playvybz Live.
JAJA - MAKE IT SNOW
After the success of featuring in Tim Pritchard's autobiography 'Street Boys', Jaja releases the brand new single "Make It Snow".
DUB VENDOR CLOSING
End of an Era! With the closure of Dub Vendor Records in Ladbroke Grove, London loses a legendary landmark, which will be sorely missed.
MAXWELL D
Maxwell D, a familiar name to many people from the Drum & Bass to the UK Garage scene, has released his new single "I Don't Need This" and mix tape "You're Not Serious Vol. 2"
SINCERE VIDEO SHOOT
Sincere returns with a stupidly infectious single 'Once Upon A Time' featuring rising starlet and Atlantic's latest signing Natty.
KISS MIXTAPE
The leading UK dance and urban brand Kiss presents you with the most anticipated album of the year, The Mixtape. Mixed exclusively by DJ Shorty Blitz
MORGAN HERITAGE
Morgan Heritage's European Sound System tour is taking place to promote their highly anticipated forthcoming album, "Mission In Progress".
EDDY GRANT
Touring for the first time in 15 years, Eddy Grant and The Frontline Orchestra head to Bournemouth, performing greatest hits including "Electric Avenue," "I Don't Wanna Dance" and "Gimme Hope Jo'anna"
THE BUIZNIEZ
The Buizniez is here to make the world dance as is evident from his eagerly anticipated R&B, hip-hop mainstream album titled 'Tonight we Party'
UK UNSIGNEDGRAND FINALS
SABA presents the UK Unsigned Grand Finals Sunday 30th March 2008 @ Hackney Empire, London
UMALALI GARIFUNA WOMENS PROJECT
Umalali: The Garifuna Women's Project groundbreaking album that invites the listener behind closed doors into a fascinating musical world that has remained largely unexposed until now
BOB MARLEY A NATIONAL HERO
It's been almost 27 years since the death of Bob Marley, yet despite international appeals and a host of post-humous awards, Jamaica still fails to accord him National Hero status.
ANDY PALACIO PASSES
January 19, 2008 - Andy Palacio, an iconic musician and cultural activist in his native Belize and impassioned spokesperson for the Garifuna people of Central America, was declared dead.
A REVELLERS REVIEW
A surprise road March winner announcement brought the St.Kitts-Nevis National Carnival 2007-08 to a slightly controversial and very exciting end on last lap January 2nd 2008
JAMANI STEWART
Jamani Stewart, the UK'S youngest steelpan solo player at 12 years old, launches his debut album.
GOVERNOR SHINE
Governor Shine works with established artists including Prezident Brown, Professor Frisky, U-Brown, John Junior, Admiral Tibet and Alpha Rowen.
KEETY GENERAL
Itzcaribbean interview with Keety General 'Self Styled Voice of the people'
DJ LENNY RANKS
Dj Lenny Ranks has been on the airwaves for many years. He currently has two shows a week on RJR 98.3FM Mondays 12am -2pm Mix and Thursdays 2pm-4pm - Reggae Spice.
DJ LADY BIGZ
DJ Lady Bigz bringing you the "The versatile Vibes show" every Thursday on Beat FM 101.9.
JAZZY P
Catch Jazzy P DJ at London Hot spots, including Club La Royal, Silverspoon, Cameos and What's your flavour.
BOUNTY KILLER
See pictures from the Bounty Killer Show at the Stratford Rex, 11th March 2007
MENTAL RADIO
Mental Radio is a unique UK-Trini alliance promoting up and coming new artists in Trinidad.
KEITH WAITHE
Keith Waithe, talented and exciting artist at the forefront of contemporary jazz, exploring an original fusion of jazz, classical, African, Caribbean, Asian and Western influences.
NEW RELEASE - WATINA
Stunning new album featuring an all-star, multigenerational lineup of musicians from the African-Amerindian Garifuna communities of Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras.
DJ STEVIE B
Catch Stevie B on Roots FM, playing the best in Reggae, Revival, Lovers Rock and Soca and Zouk.
LOVERS ROCK UNPLUGGED
A night to remember with the ambassadors of lover’s rock, Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Victor Romero Evans
WHAT IS REMIX
It's all about the remix.
MUSIC STUDIOS
Find details and more information on Recording Studios in London.
TURNTABLE CLEANING
Xtremix records DJ Kemist explains how to maintain your turntables
TURNTABLE CALIBRATION
Xtremix records, DJ Kemist explains how to calibrate your turntables
PROFESSIONAL MUSIC ASSOCIATIONS
Profesional bodies within the Music industry.
CARNIVAL LOVERS - Sound systems and mas bands
Find your sound system or truck, and stay with it.
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