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“Beenie Man Says Rvssian, Don Corleon’s Migration From Jamaica Has Left a Void in Dancehall” -Dancehallmag.com Dancehall legend Beenie Man has weighed in on the recent migration of top producers Rvssian and Don Corleon from Jamaica. In an interview with DancehallMag, Beenie Man said that the two producers’ departure has left a void in the […]
Colorism Colorism is a form of discrimination that occurs within a racial group, where people with lighter skin are treated more favorably than those with darker skin. It is a complex issue with a long history, and it continues to have a significant impact on people of color in the United States today. There are […]
Mothers have always been a central figure in reggae music. From the genre’s earliest days, artists have sung about the love, strength, and resilience of mothers. These songs are not just personal tributes, but also a reflection of the importance of mothers in Jamaican culture. In Jamaica, mothers are often seen as the foundation of […]
The Pros and Cons of Music Gatekeeping on Musicians Music gatekeeping is the practice of controlling access to a particular genre or style of music. It can have both positive and negative effects on musicians. Positives of Music Gatekeeping One positive aspect of music gatekeeping is that it can help to maintain the quality […]
St Lucia Carnival is a vibrant display of local culture and heritage which takes place in one of the most beautiful places on earth, the beautiful island of St Lucia! Information Location: St Lucia, Castries Date: 14 Jul – 21 Jul 2021 All Events: Book Now When is the St Lucia Carnival? What is technically considered the ‘real’ carnival is […]
A press review proposed by Axelle Constantin Since April, the question of maintaining the festivities has been under debate. The former Minister of Culture had expressed the uncertainty of the annual festival, due to the pandemic that had occurred a few months earlier. On September 28, Prime Minister Keith Rowley announced the final decision that no […]
Heard on All Things Considered Tina Turner performing in Berlin in 2009. This is her second induction in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She was previously named for her work with Ike Turner in 1991. MICHAEL GOTTSCHALK/DDP/AFP via Getty Images Tina Turner doesn’t need anybody’s validation to hold her place in rock and […]
Like any music, jazz has its revolutions; its sudden incidents in infrastructure; its disruptive presences of unprecedented sound. Mostly it’s slower than that, though, with years and generations of accretions before it seems to call for new vocabulary. That’s one way to look at Winter Rockfest, whose latest incarnation occupied a dozen or so venues […]
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