Climate Artistes Rock Jeffrey Town, Jamaica
September 8, 2010
CaribWorldNews, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Weds. Sept. 8, 2010, (Panos): Residents of Jeffrey Town, Jamaica were a jumping mass of colors recently as they danced to the tunes of their favourite entertainers at the Voices for Climate Change Education Project`s third community intervention in St. Mary.`This is truly one of the best concerts I have been to in awhile,` said Marcia Davis, a Jeffrey Town community member, who loudly screamed for more from the Climate Champions. Among the group of entertainers who rocked the stage at Jeffrey Town were 2006 and 2008 rising stars winners One Third and Cameal Davis, Lloyd Lovindeer and Pam Hall. Also among the acts were upcoming artistes Fyah Juice, Amique, Pampi Judah and Heather Harding also known as Boom Dawn. Jeffrey Town also saw performances from their own DJ Itamari, Turban and their reigning Farm Queen Olivia Derrett.The Climate champions are among a group of over 24 entertainers, including Tony Rebel, Gem Myers, Queen Ifrika, Omari and others who are a part of the Voices for Climate Change Education project. These artistes have attended workshops and recorded songs aimed at educating the population on issues relating to climate change. The concert was emceed by veteran broadcaster Patrick Lafayette and rising stars sweetheart K`Alee.The day started with a tree planting exercise where the Voices for Climate Change Education artistes and youngsters from the community planted over ten shade trees in the school yard at the Jeffrey Town Primary School. The trees were donated by the Forestry Department of Jamaica. Immediately following the tree planting was a discussion on the farming community`s knowledge of climate change issues and an interactive session with Michael Myles from the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) on practices that can be adopted to protect the environment.`I am endorsing the Voices for Climate Change Education Project fully` said Robert `Bobby` Montague, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Local Government and Member of Parliament for Western, St. Mary. Montague believes that the project `gives people the opportunity to carry home the issue at their level in their community.` He was one of the hundreds attending the Voices Projects third community discussion at the Jeffrey Town Primary School, St. Mary.The project is being implemented by lead agencies Panos Caribbean and the National Environmental Education Committee. It is funded by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica, Christian Aid, the Bureau of Standards, the Meteorological Office of Jamaica and other critical sponsors.
Wyclef`s Weapon Of Choice Is His Music
September 7, 2010
CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Sept. 7, 2010: Haitian-born, Grammy Award-winning singer Wyclef Jean continues to use his music as a weapon to slam at his critics and people he felt has wronged himJean on Friday night, September 3rd, used his performance at Hot 97`s On the Reggae Tip Concert in New York City to slam former Fugees team mate, Pras and Hollywood actor Sean Pen. Performing a re-make of his 2004 song, `President,` at the concert, Jean sang: `I got a message for Sean Penn/ Maybe he ain`t see me in Haiti because he was too busy sniffing cocaine/ I got a message for Praswell/ Even though you don`t want to support me/ I got love for you/Even though you only kicked 8 bars in the Fugees.`Sean, 50, and former Fugees bandmate Pras, 37, had criticized Wyclef`s highly publicized bid and subsequent forced withdrawal from the Haitian presidential race, the 40-year-old Yeacute;le Haiti Foundation.The performance came a night after a cancelled a performance at the annual West Indian American Day Carnival benefit concert for his foundation and on the heels of a new song which criticized the President of Haiti and the Election Council in Haiti for refusing to approve his bid to run for President of Haiti. The Council had ruled that Jean does not qualify to run since he has not lived in Haiti for five consecutive years.
Zimbabwe is a beautiful place – Zimbabwe Telegraph
September 4, 2010
 New Zimbabwe.com | Zimbabwe is a beautiful place Zimbabwe Telegraph Analysts say it should be bigger than the 1980 Independence concert where reggae legend Bob Marley performed, and even the 1988 Human Rights concert when ... Drama as Sean Paul arrives Overwhelmed ... Akon at press conference Mandela to attend Akon concert in Harare |
Cayman Islands Selita Ebanks Dating Kanye?
September 3, 2010
CaribWorldNews, FLUSHING, NY, Fri. Sept. 3, 2010: Is the sexy Victoria`s Secret supermodel Selita Ebanks of the Cayman Islands now dating controversial hip-hop star Kanye West?The two were spotted at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, cozying up to watch Andy Roddick take on Serbian player Janko Tipsarevic. The two were rumored to be dating in 2008, after they were spotted at Tenjune in New York together. Ebanks is the former fianceacute;e of Nick Cannon, who is now married to Mariah Carey. West and Ebanks were all smiles as they sipped lime-spritzed club soda drinks, watching from seats positioned in front of `Gossip Girl` stars Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr, who shared a laugh with the happy couple.
West Indian Carnival Gets Underway With Concert For Haiti
September 2, 2010
CaribWorldNews, BROOKLYN, NY, Thurs. Sept. 2, 2010: The 43rd annual West Indian American Day Carnival weekend kicks off in Brooklyn, NY tonight with a benefit concert for Haiti.The concert will be without its top star, Wyclef Jean, but Kymani Marley, David Rudder, Freddie McGregor, Serani and a number of other Caribbean artists have stepped up to aid the earthquake ravaged country.Proceeds from the event will benefit Yele Haiti, Jean`s foundation. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the grounds of the Brooklyn Museum and tickets at the gate are $35. Tomorrow night, Sept. 3rd, the carnival celebration will continue with Brassfest, featuring Caribbean soca star, Machel Montano while on Saturday, Sept. 4th, pannists in NY will compete for the title of Steel Band of the Year. On Sunday, September 5th, organizers will present Dimanche Gras while the official carnival of mas revelers and floats will take to Eastern Parkway from noon on Monday, Sept. 6th beginning at Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. For more log on to www.wiadca.org.
West Indian Carnival Gets Underway With Concert For Haiti – CARIBWORLDNEWS.COM
September 1, 2010
West Indian Carnival Gets Underway With Concert For Haiti CARIBWORLDNEWS.COM 3rd, the carnival celebration will continue with Brassfest, featuring Caribbean soca star, Machel Montano while on Saturday, Sept. ... |
Bajan Singer Rihanna Now In Wax
September 1, 2010
CaribWorldNews, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. Sept. 1, 2010: Sexy Grammy Award-winning Barbados-born singer Rihanna has been immortalized in wax.The singer`s wax replica was unveiled at Madame Tussauds museum in Washington D.C. yesterday. Rihanna`s likeness is shown in a black lace corset, fitted jacket, pants and black silk heels, an outfit that she wore to French design house Balmain`s show during Paris Fashion Week last October. The figure is also blingged out with a large glittering pin, sparkling gold-and-diamond ring, giant diamond earrings and tennis bracelet. Through September 30th, fans who stop by Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. and mention the word `umbrella` will receive a buy-one-get-one-free admission.
Dancehall`s Lady Saw To Drop New Album
August 31, 2010
CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Aug. 31, 2010: Grammy-winning dancehall singer, Marion `Lady Saw` Hall, is set to drop her new album early next month.The record, titled `My Way Out,` is her first with Toasting Music/Diva Records and is distributed by Fontana/Universal. It follows the 2007 release Walk Out, her final album on the reggae label VP Records. Saw`s latest collection, featuring collaborations with multi-platinum rapper Eve and Ding Dong as well as production by the dancehall singer along with Tony `CD` Kelly, Lloyd `John John` James, Danny Browne and Stephen McGregor. The album opens a new chapter for Saw and Divas Records productions. `I wanted to have the independence and freedom to do things 100 percent my way. I can tell the producers what I want for my riddim and say what I want to say in my songs. No one is telling me what I can or can`t do on this album,` commented Lady Saw. Born Marion Hall, Lady Saw remains true to her sexually empowering, cheeky lyricism on My Way, but with an eye on reaching a wider audience. Whether it`s liberating anthems like `Every Way Mi Go` and `Party Til December` or her uncut delivery on `Muscle Control` and `5 Minutes,` this 16-track collection is jam-packed with radio ready tunes and the hardcore style that put Saw on the map with her massive 1994 debut release Lover Girl. She also gives listeners a glimpse of Miss Marion Hall, her softer, more mature side, on the title track `My Way` and `I Am A Woman.` With over three million albums sold and a Grammy under her frock for her collaboration with No Doubt on `Underneath it All,` Lady Saw is one of the most distinguished and influential artist in dancehall, reggae and hip hop. The multi-talented Jamaica native has had a hand in creating hits for artists like Beenie Man, Sizzla, Bounty Killer, Vegas, Vybz Kartel, Capelton and Spragga Benz. Her appeal has also resulted in dynamic collaborations with Gwen Stefani, Missy Elliot, Remy Ma, Trina, Nicki Minaj, Foxy Brown Michael Franti and Pharrell Williams. Saw will perform at Hot 97 `On the Reggae Tip` in New York City on September 3rd and at Dancehall Stylee inVineland, NJ. On September 4th. She is also set to perform at the annual West Indian Carnival in Brooklyn, NY, on September 6th.
Rihanna Singes Forehead with Curling Iron – Sawf News
August 29, 2010
 Contactmusic.com | Rihanna Singes Forehead with Curling Iron Sawf News Rihanna accidently touched a hot curling iron to her forehead and later posted a photo of the burn mark on her Twitter account. ... Ouch! Rihanna has painful beauty malfunction as she burns herself with curling ... RIHANNA SCORCHES FOREHEAD WITH HAIR IRON Rihanna fights curling iron, curling iron wins |
Bob Marley`s Last Live Recording For Sept. Release
August 27, 2010
CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 27, 2010: The final live concert of reggae legend, Robert `Nesta` Marley, is set to hit stores next month.Marley fans will be able to obtain the special double CD in eco-friendly packaging on a limited regional release through Tuff Gong Distribution on September 23, 2010.The CD captures Marley`s last concert at Pittsburgh`s Stanley Theatre on September 23, 1980, where the late reggae legend urged all to Get Up, Stand Up, and they responded loudly with `wo yo yo yo.` Later they discovered they had witnessed history as it was in fact Bob`s last performance as Marley passed away on May 11, 1981.Live Forever encapsulates the energy of that performance through the original live recording, captured on tape by Marley`s engineer Dennis Thompson.The album also includes live renditions of: `Uprising,` `Coming In From The Cold,` `Work,` `Zion Train,` `Redemption Song` and `Could You Be Loved.` The entire concert, from his opening song to the final applause, spans the special double album.
