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Desmond John Ballentine (born 24 January 1966), better known as Ninjaman, and sometimes as Don Gorgon is a Jamaican dancehall deejay, known for his...
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Two of Brampton’s most recognizable Black business owners, Wale Rabiu of Grey Matlock Bakery and Lloyd McDowell of Gem Meat – Fish & Groceries...
Recording artiste Jef Wyllz, formerly known as the award-winning singer, comedian and actor Kafinal, has opened a new chapter in his life. He recently...
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO — October 2, 2026 — Canada’s reggae and dancehall community came together at The Rose Theatre Brampton on September 27 for the...
Jamaican recording label Tasjay Productions continues to build its legacy in reggae music, drawing on more than two decades of music production and collaborations...
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for his smooth 1980s hits ‘Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)’ and ‘You Are My Lady’, has...
Weaned on the songs of fellow Bahamians K.B. and Nishie L.S., Starr Trili never limited her musical tastes to the Iocal Junkanoo and Rake...
While he has written many songs during his 40-year career, Martiniquan singer Lu Wilson also enjoys covering classic tracks. Putting his stamp on them...
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO — October 2. The stars aligned for reggae star Duane Stephenson, who enjoyed a memorable weekend of recognition and celebration at the...
Reggae singer Akustix has joined the Creators’ Rights Movement (CRM), a Georgia-registered advocacy organisation, as a national spokesperson. “Akustix represents what it means to...
Lieutenant Stitchie’s voice may have fallen silent, but the influence of the veteran deejay — who commanded respect in both secular dancehall and gospel...
Despite touring and recording with top reggae-dancehall acts like Maxi Priest and Big Mountain, Paul Kastick never hides his love for rock music. He...
Socially aware since his youth, Jahbradez is not afraid to take on sensitive issues in his songs. He shows concern for aimless peers, particularly...
For more than four decades, Canada’s reggae community has built, celebrated, and preserved its musical legacy through award platforms created to recognize the artists,...
Desmond John Ballentine (born 24 January 1966), better known as Ninjaman, and sometimes as Don Gorgon is a Jamaican dancehall deejay, known for his...
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...
The Canadian music scene has long been recognized for its diverse and rich pool of talents. Nevertheless, specific communities have historically encountered obstacles in...
Two years after winning the Jamaica International Independence Foreign Song Competition (JIIFSC) with ‘Certified Yardie’, singer Lavie Lujah has launched a line of merchandise...
Professor of Culture, Gender and Society at the University of the West Indies Professor Donna P. Hope has joined her Dancehall compatriot Patrick Roberts...
Omar ‘Tarrus’ Riley, looking clean and sharp in black and white, strode up to the podium and was conferred with the Order of Distinction...
Most reggae fans know General Smiley as part of a dancehall duo that included fellow deejay Papa Michigan. They had several hit songs during...