The Reggae Sumfest team did a great job putting together #ATasteofSumfest festival in just a few weeks, while most festivals are being canceled or going virtual for 2020, Sumfest is the only Caribbean festival to keep a presence this year. A Taste of Sumfest had a week-long schedule of digital events including music workshops, panels, re-visited older performances and showcased … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 58: A Taste of Reggae Sumfest
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Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 57 – Caribbean Cultural Currency Revisited
In Style & Vibes podcast ep. 13 I discussed the idea of Cultural Currency, in this episode, I’m revisiting this idea as it’s importance is more relevant than ever. The impact of being quarantined from the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people access to culture and there are so many conversations happening online about how Caribbean culture and experiences are being … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 57 – Caribbean Cultural Currency Revisited
New Video: Romain Virgo – Best of Me
Reggae singer Romain Virgo released a video for his single ‘Best of Me’ released earlier this year, the video was shot in the untouched rural area of St. Andrew called Bull Bay which is mostly known for its black sand coastline. Directed by Kurt Wright, the video highlights two extreme sports, BMX biking and surfing, that are considered underground on the island. … [Read more...] about New Video: Romain Virgo – Best of Me
Album Review: Buju Banton – Upside Down 2020
Buju Banton released his latest album Upside Down 2020 showcasing his versatility in Reggae, Dancehall fused with a few new sounds. Buju Banton has been recording since returning to Jamaica working on new music while previously touring in 2019. With COVID-19 turning the world upside down, the album is timely in terms of the context. Upside Down 2020 includes a number of songs … [Read more...] about Album Review: Buju Banton – Upside Down 2020
New Album: Jahmiel – Revamp
While social distancing at home in Jamaica due to the pandemic for the past several weeks, Jahmiel has been putting the final touches on his sophomore EP titled Revamp produced by his own imprint label Patriotz Muzik, and Akiem Bingham for Quantanium Records. "Over the past few weeks in quarantine I've realized that many of my fans and persons in general are complaining … [Read more...] about New Album: Jahmiel – Revamp