Reggae band Morgans Heritage won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for the album Strictly Roots which was released on April 20, 2015. There were four other nominees for the category of Best Reggae Album for the 2016 Grammy awards, which included three Jamaicans and one African singer. They are: Branches of The Same Tree […]
Luciano is a Jamaican reggae singer who was born Jepther McClymont on October 20, 1964 in Manchester, Jamaica. Career Launch He launched his musical career in 1992 with the release of the single “Ebony and Ivory”. He released his first album in 1994 called “One Way Ticket.” Grammy Nomination In 2002, the […]
Eric Donaldson is a Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter. He was born on June 11, 1947 in Bog Walk, St Catherine. Early Beginnings He started his musical career in 1964 when he recorded songs for Studio One which were never released. He then formed a group with Leslie Burke and Hector Brooks called […]
I-Octane is a jamaican singer and songwriter who specialises in the Reggae and Dancehall genres. He was born Byiome Muir on April 29, 1984 in Sandy Bay Clarendon. Early Beginnings He began his musical career in 2000 under the name Richie Rich. His earliest singles include “Oh Jah” and “Stepp A Seed” which were produced […]
Kabaka Pyramid born Keron Salmon, is a Jamaican musician from Kingston who specialises in the dancehall and reggae genres. He is a singer, song writer, guitar player and producer. His lyrical style includes a blend of Reggae, dancehall and hip hop. Kabaka is a Ugandan name which means King. Career His earliest songs include “Carry […]
The Abyssinians is a Jamaican reggae group which was formed in 1968. The original members include Bernard Collins, Donald Manning and Lynford Manning. Other members include, Carlton Manning who replaced Bernard Collins at the end of 1978 and David Morrison. Carlton Manning who was the brother of Lynford and Donald, played the role of mentor for […]
The Heptones is a jamaican rocksteady and reggae vocal group which was formed in Kingston in 1965. The original members include Leroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewellyn. In 1978 Sibbles left the group to start his solo career. He was replaced by Dolphin “Naggo” Morris. The Heptones has made significant contribution to the defining sounds of […]
Stefan Wilson is a reggae singer, songwriter and guitar player who is known as Verse Ital. He was born In the town of Carenage in Trinidad on August 8, 1982. His musical style may be described as a fusion of Roots Reggae, Dancehall and Hip Hop. Career Verse Ital started his musical career in 2008 with […]
Sorrel is the traditional drink of choice for Jamaicans during the Christmas season. The scientific name for sorrel flower is Hibiscus Sabdariffa, otherwise known as Roselle Plant. The plant is not indigenous to Jamaica. It originated in Africa and can be found in other parts of the world in places like Mexico, Argentina, India, China and the Caribbean. […]
Control Mental Radio is an internet based radio station with headquarters in Bogota, Colombia. They broadcast 24 hours daily, music from the Jamaican genres of Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady, Dub, Dancehall and also Hip Hop. It was founded in 2008 by Marcos Casoetto, Cristian Gonzales and Juan Castagnino of Argentina. The first live broadcast was aired in 2009. Their current […]
