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MAY 5, 1494 – COLUMBUS SETS FOOT IN JAMAICA

May 4, 2021 By Roland Lundberg

On May 5, 1494 the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, under the auspices of the Spanish Crown, set foot on the island of Jamaica. The event occurred on his second voyage to the West Indies. He had heard about Xaymaca, from the Cubans … [Read more...] about MAY 5, 1494 – COLUMBUS SETS FOOT IN JAMAICA

Filed Under: Anniversary, Europe, History, Jamaica Tagged With: Arawak, Christopher Columbus, History, Jamaica, Taino

THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 08/03/19

August 3, 2019 By Roland Lundberg

- Blessed Love, One and All - THIS WEEK IN REGGAE: August 1, 1834 marked a special day for Africans in British colonies as it was the day they received freedom from slavery. In Jamaica, the Emancipation Declaration was read from the steps … [Read more...] about THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 08/03/19

Filed Under: Artist, Awards, Concert, Culture, Dancehall, Europe, Festival, Jamaica, Labrish, Live Performance, Reggae, This Week In Reggae

BUJU BANTON CANCELED IN GENEVA

August 3, 2019 By Roland Lundberg

BUJU BANTON was booked to perform at the Border Splash Benefit Concert at the Geneva Arena, but the show was canceled last minute. He updated his fans on IG early Wednesday morning after learning about the show’s cancellation: Currently in … [Read more...] about BUJU BANTON CANCELED IN GENEVA

Filed Under: Artist, Concert, Dancehall, Europe, Reggae Tagged With: Buju Banton

THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 06/29/19

June 29, 2019 By Roland Lundberg

- Blessed Love, One and All - THIS WEEK IN REGGAE: Swedish festival to host ALL-FEMALE lineup. BUJU BANTON partners with Supreme lifestyle brand. MAVADO new album in the works. POPCAAN and PM Holness break ground in St Thomas. MARCIA … [Read more...] about THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 06/29/19

Filed Under: Album, Anniversary, Artist, Billboard, Culture, Dancehall, Europe, Festival, History, Jamaica, Labrish, Marcus Garvey, News, Reggae, This Week In Reggae, US

SWEDISH FESTIVAL TO HOST ALL-FEMALE LINEUP

June 28, 2019 By Roland Lundberg

The Swedish annual ÖLAND ROOTS FESTIVAL, scheduled for July 10-13 on the Swedish island of Öland, will be an all-female reggae event. The lineup boasts: Marcia Griffiths, Koffee, Etana, Ikaya and Etana, from Jamaica, British singer Holly … [Read more...] about SWEDISH FESTIVAL TO HOST ALL-FEMALE LINEUP

Filed Under: Concert, Dancehall, Europe, Festival, Reggae

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