Congratulations to Andrew Bees! Happy New Year! ANDREW BEES Written by Lydia Leal Whether as a formidable solo artist or in the role of charismatic frontman for legendary, Grammy Award-winning reggae band Black Uhuru for the past 25 years, Andrew Bees has played a significant role in the breaking down of cultural…
YASUS AFARI The People’s Poet: One Earth, One Love, One Humanity Biography YASUS AFARI – The Versatile, Multi-Award Winning, Grammy Nominated Artiste, Poet and Author. YASUS AFARI is a travelling poet who balances and harmonizes Entertainment with Education, Humanity with Spirituality, Poetry with Storytelling Comedy and Social Commentary. He…
Pam’s musical career, like many others, had its early beginnings in school and church. She was always a member of her church and school choirs. Pam never ventured alone on stage until her senior year at XLCR High School. Pam made her official entry into the professional world of music after finishing college…
Cathy Matete is a Kenyan born award winning singer, songwriter, recording and performing artist, whose music encapsulates a determined and passionate energy intent on telling the African story. Her soulful performances surface the listener’s deepest, most profound thoughts taking them on a journey through a musical world where freedom and…
Born in New York City of proud Jamaican parents from Waterhouse, (Carl and Yvonne), Chyna-Nicole read the back of Michael Jackson’s album covers at the tender age of 5 and begun her song-writing techniques. The rich musical culture of Waterhouse is instilled in Chyna although birthed in the US. Her…
Island World celebrates Women’s Month with Pam Hall!
“Culture Etch” Pam’s musical career, like many others, had its early beginnings in school and church. She was always a member of her church and school choirs. Pam never ventured alone on stage until her senior year at XLCR High School. Pam made her official entry into the professional world of music after…
Thank you for your gifts Mary Wilson. Gone but never forgotten. Discography courtesy of Music | Mary Wilson
The Reggae world pays homage every year, on February 6, by celebrating the King of Reggae – Bob Marley.
Yashema McLeod’s Style of music is a cross between Reggae, RnB and Soul. Her warm soothing tone comes across in each of her songs with great emotion. 2011 was the year that saw Yashema McLeod launch her music career. She began recording for Stingray Records, one of the largest Record…