Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm and severely damaged the country's famous reggae community.

The 1980s were arguably one of the best periods in country music. The era saw the emergence of some country music artists, ...

“Lit” dates back to the early 1900s, when it meant being drunk. These days, it’s used by rappers to describe something exciting. Rapper Nas used the term in his 1996 song “The Message,” in which he ...

Plenty water has passed under Patrick’s Bridge since The Congos’ last appearance in Cork – at the Arcadia in 1981 – and, as ...

Tucson Desert Song Festival is putting America in the spotlight for its 14th annual festival, Jan. 16-April 25, 2026. “America Sings!” celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a roster of some of the ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2025, scheduled for November 13–16, is set to showcase culinary innovations designed to delight the palates of discerning patrons. The event ...

Takana Zion, main player in the recent Nimba Reggae Festival in Guinea, says the two-day event was a success. The singer, who was one of its headliners, told Observer Online that its impact went ...

“Hangout With Yoo” mentioned the award criteria for the ’80s Seoul Song Festival. On the afternoon of the 20th, the MBC variety show “Hangout With Yoo” continued with participants announcing their ...

Kadoma is abuzz with excitement as the annual Kadoma Music Festival gears up to host Jamaican reggae and dancehall stars Chris Martin and Busy Signal. The highly anticipated event, set for October 11 ...

Beyoncé and Jamaican dancehall artist Mr. Vegas created a buzz when their music worlds collided on the track “Standing in the Sun,” blending her powerhouse vocals with his signature island flair. The ...

The first Jamaica Plain Film Festival will take place Sept. 5-7 at the Loring Greenough House, showcasing dynamic works by filmmakers with neighborhood ties. Festival founder Alice Hutton moved to ...