Dean Fraser News

WHOEVER thought the quality of roots-reggae died in 1981 with Bob Marley, has another guess coming.

Children perform at last Wednesday's launch of 'I Am Special', held at the Wolmer's Girls' School, Marescaux Road, Kingston.

A widely held perception among music aficionados is that quality roots reggae passed away with Bob Marley in 1981.

“Uganda was crazy, mi ah tell yu, Kampala, right now, mad, dem block off the street and at least 25,000 people or more, the whole city lock off! Big up Ele, Dandimite, and Nitty Kutchie.”

New York Governor David Patterson and Mayor Michael Bloomberg are calling this Sunday, May 4 a "Day of Reggae," coinciding with the 27th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards . via XLR8R

“I felt the energy he should show for my career was not forthcoming, so I made some changes”

A new year, new album, another tour. That's a typical schedule for many entertainers, but for roots-reggae singer Luciano his latest album Jah Is My Navigator may be a fork in the road. via Jamaica Gleaner

“I'm here to highlight young talent; make them feel at home”

Dean Fraser - File "Long and short of it is that we a try put the music on a level. via Jamaica Gleaner

When you team really great Jamaican musicians with a really appreciative audience, the result is nothing but pure magic. via Jamaica Observer

“We are moving the music forward. We are going to make this year's staging of the EME's a landmark event, something the industry can be proud of and looks forward to year after year”

A slew of top performers from the reggae and dancehall community will be on hand to entertain at the fourth Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards set for February 7 at the Gardens at the Jamaica Pegasus ... via Jamaica Observer

“I'm The Tuffest". His opening wail on "Sweet Jamaica”

Jah Messenger a.k.a Jamaican reggae singer Luciano returns Feb 12, 2008 with his latest Dean Fraser-produced album, Jah Is My Navigator , and its a stunner. via Forward Ever

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