February is Reggae month in Jamaica, Black History Month in the U.S. and February 6th is the birthday of Bob Marley. His contribution to Reggae music is unmatched and his name rings legendary in any music conversation. While I’ve always understood Bob Marley’s musical legacy, by watching performances and listening to industry heads in documentaries, I’ve never quite … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Bob Marley A Fan’s Perspective
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15 Caribbean Virtual Events Concert/Series to Watch from 2020
With extremely limited travel and in-person concerts, the music industry was forced to pivot into all-virtual everything. DJs, musicians, and performers reset their vision and were still able to keep connected with their fan base through virtual performances. For many, including myself, these events kept spirits up and made us realize how valuable music is to society. … [Read more...] about 15 Caribbean Virtual Events Concert/Series to Watch from 2020
2020 Caribbean Fashion, Culture and Music Trends Revisited
Earlier this year I made Caribbean cultural predictions for 2020. There was so much happening in Caribbean music, fashion, travel, especially during COVID-19 that I wanted to revisit my predictions about what happened. 2020 Predictions Culture: More FestivalsTravel: Experiences beyond resort lifeTravel: More Travel to AfricaMusic: Focus on regional success, versus … [Read more...] about 2020 Caribbean Fashion, Culture and Music Trends Revisited
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 63 – On The Road with Tarrus Riley
In this episode we’re on di road with Jamaican reggae singer Tarrus Riley who recently released his new album Healing which was recorded during COVID. We talked about the experiences that lead to him recording during quarantine and the impact it had on him as a person/artist. He shares how the #LighterChallenge took off, his favorite recipes and find out what I asked him that … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 63 – On The Road with Tarrus Riley
S&V – Jamaican Music: Genres, Charts and the Impact on the Artists
In the past few podcast episodes, we’ve talked a lot about music. I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on those conversations with artists, DJs and fellow podcasters. We all discuss ways to continue to move Dancehall and Reggae music while preserving its foundation...in a sense. How the music has changed, what are the impacts of those changes and the perception of the business? … [Read more...] about S&V – Jamaican Music: Genres, Charts and the Impact on the Artists