Atlanta celebrates Reggae Legends Week February 5th – 12th honoring the musical contributions of Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and Sugar Minott ~ four legends instrumental in spreading the social, political and ghetto roots of Reggae worldwide. The week includes radio specials, hip hop, rock, and r’n’b artists paying tribute, a special lecture presentation on the history and impact of reggae music and live shows. Brought to you by Jamaican Mango and Lime, Red Clay, Clarks, Vitamalt and Fusicology. www.reggaelegendsweek.com
Posted by: Red Carpet Shelley
on Feb 08, 2011
Legendary reggae matriarch Rita Marley will receive the Marcus Garvey Lifetime Achievement award at the 17th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards Gala hosted by the Institute of Caribbean Studies. Nana Rita, an endearment she acquired when she was enstooled in Ghana, will accept the award on Friday, November 12, during the gala dinner to be held at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC.
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on Nov 02, 2010
'Love Is In The Air' is the title of Warrior King's latest album which was recently released on iTunes. Now on a global trek to promote his latest project, Warrior King visited Atlanta for a one night stand at Club Infrared at Underground Atlanta.
Before his show at the Underground, Warrior King and his manager Biggaton stopped by WRFG 89.3 Atlanta and spent some time with the Caribbean Runnings Crew. During the interview Warrior King talked about the benefits of having more production
Posted by:
on Oct 30, 2010
Gyptian is one of the hottest up-and-coming artists coming out of Jamaica right now. His most recent release, "Hold You", is killing the Billboard Charts! Keep doing y our thang Gyptian - we see you my yute!!!!
Posted by:
on Apr 13, 2010
Check out this collabo with Wyclef and Mavado. The song is on available on iTunes. Proceeds to benefit Haiti relief efforts.
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on Feb 03, 2010
The undisputed King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man, is again being targeted by gay rights activists for homophobic mus ic. 
Beenie slated t o perform in New Zealand at the Big Day Out concert has been protested by gay rights activists. The activists even set up a Facebook page encouraging attendees to disrupt Beenie's set if he is allowed to perform. Red Carpet Shelley has just learned that the promoters have indeed removed Beenie Man from the line-up as a result of the protests.
I think its unfair because I have seen Beenie perform countless times over the past couple of years and cannot recall seeing him perform any of the lyrics in question. Also, he reportedly signed a document a few years ago agreeing not to perform these songs yet its still not enough...Here's the statement from the show's promoters:
The Producers of Big Day Out have decided not to proceed with the proposed engagement of Jamaican Reggae performer Beenie Man for the Jan 2010 show.Although aware of the controversial nature of Beenie Man and his previous lyrics that have caused offence with the Gay and Lesbian and wider
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on Nov 14, 2009
