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Saturday, January 10 marked a milestone for Canadian reggae music with the launch of the very first episode of the Reggae North Canadian Top...
In a candid and spirited discussion, The Jamaica Gleaner recently sat down with panelists Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards and Claude Mills to reflect on the...
After a seven-year hiatus from the music scene, reggae artist Clayton C is proving that true passion never fades. Like many artists who step...
Stephen “Cat” Coore, co-founder of the legendary reggae band Third World and one of Jamaica’s most revered musicians, has died. He was 69. The...
Dancehall artiste Nigy Boy said his recent DJ Mac-produced single Risk It All was all a “blind concept” pieced together with some of his visually impaired...
January 16th marks a major milestone for Jamaican singer MG Liz. This is the day ‘Love Up’, her first song, is being released. The...
Ten years after it was first released, ‘Wild N Free’ by Ras Kronik returns to the market with new distribution. The Jamaican singer’s second...
Reggae singer Jurney Star is stepping confidently into 2026 with the release of her brand-new single, “Forevermore.” The track marks the next chapter in...
While he does not miss its brutal winters, Winston Dias has great memories of the 10 years he lived in Canada. He held a...
Acclaimed entertainer and cultural voice Papa Michigan is preparing to release his inspiring new reggae/dancehall single, “Hold Strong Jamaica,” set to arrive on all...
An international hit when released in 1985, ‘Nikita’ by Elton John got a lot of love in Jamaica where the song and its video...
Artist/producer Dasvibes is basking in the positive response to ‘Dancehall Nice Again’, his compilation album which was released in November. It contains songs by...
Canada’s dancehall scene continues to shine as two of its standout female voices, Miztrizz and Empress Divine, build fresh momentum with their collaborative single...
Brown’s musical career began in his teens when he teamed up with the UK-based Jah Marcus Hi Power sound system. He performed as a...
Two of the most consistent reggae production labels in Canada, Phylani Music and Tasjay Productions, have combined to create the ‘My Turn Riddim’ Compilation. The eight...
Pastor Jumu Grant grew up listening to a potpourri of music in his native Trinidad and Tobago — everything from the calypso of David...
Reggae music has lost one of its greatest luminaries. Jimmy Cliff, a pioneer whose voice and spirit helped carry the genre from Jamaica to...
The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) is pleased to announce that the Hope for Jamaica – Hurricane Melissa Relief Concert has successfully raised more than...
Fifty-six years ago, a trio named The Fabulous Flames performed at Caribana in Toronto. There, they met fellow Jamaican Glen Ricks, a resident of...
On ‘Dancehall Ball’, his latest song, A J Brown goes lovers rock, arguably the most popular of reggae’s offshoots. Produced by Danny Breakenridge for...
Reggae singer Rad Dixon is preparing to drop his sophomore album, “Africa Calling Calling,” in early 2026. The project, produced by Tasjay Productions, leans...