Grace’s Jamaican Jerk Festival gets bigger and bigger every year. One of the few festivals dedicated to Jamaican food and entertainment with authenticity in the U.S., the festival travels to major cities across the U.S. but New York is the cornerstone event in its 8th year and going strong. Every year the Jamaican Jerk festival gets bigger and … [Read more...] about NYC’s Jamaican Jerk Festival
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Curlfest: A Celebration of Curly Women in Brooklyn
Curlfest is a fun meet up with naturalistas celebrating the beauty of natural hair. Curly girls from the around the way gathered in Brooklyn’s Prospect park to chill, shop curly hair brands and apparel/accessory vendors, eat and just have a great time. As a first timer I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it ended up being a great time, partially because I didn’t have to wait on … [Read more...] about Curlfest: A Celebration of Curly Women in Brooklyn
Vibes of the Week: Tifa, Shenseea, Samantha J, Stefflon Don, Stonebwoy, Alkaline & More
Every week, we highlight the latest music from all the genres you enjoy! From Dancehall to Afro-beats and everything in between to get your weekend started right. Here’s the latest round up. Vibes: Dancehall // "JA Party" - Tifa https://youtu.be/oRgvvm6O6b8 Vibes: Dancehall Fusion // “Show off” –Shenseea, Samantha J & … [Read more...] about Vibes of the Week: Tifa, Shenseea, Samantha J, Stefflon Don, Stonebwoy, Alkaline & More
Spice: Respect the Queen
Reigning Dancehall Queen, Spice, made her debut on Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta season 7. Caribbeans, and specifically Dancehall fans, were excited to see what she would add to the season given that she entered into the reality TV franchise at the height of her career. Most of the cast for the show's franchise is looking for a comeback, a come up or … [Read more...] about Spice: Respect the Queen
Oracabessa Bliss Music Festival
Irie Jam Radio hosted the Oracabessa Bliss Festival at the Pennysaver Amphitheater in Farmingville, NY. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, and the festival did not disappoint, with an incredible line up of legendary artists. A new venue for the Oracabessa Bliss Festival, the Pennysaver Amphitheater boasts over 3,000 seats, providing plenty of space for vendors and … [Read more...] about Oracabessa Bliss Music Festival