Brooklyn, NY - After discovering Marie-Claire Giraud from her NPR Tiny Desk Contest submission, Brooklyn NY record label Leesta Vall Records, has reached out to the Dominica-born, Bronx-raised Jazz singer, to perform in it’s “Direct-to-Vinyl Live Sessions,” where on May 22nd 2023, she will record her original song “CHASIN’ RAINBOWS.”

As Sizzla Kalonji approaches the end of his 13 City Japan Everlasting Tour, he has been nominated for two awards at the 40th Anniversary of IRAWMA.  With 3 shows left of performing in cities like Ibaraki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Yokohama, Sizzla fans have been full of joy and excitement as he and Al Pachino Music, Breadback Productions, and 868 Music rock Reggae throughout Japan.

Miami New Drama is proud to present the world premiere of "Create Dangerously," a groundbreaking play written and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, based on Edwidge Danticat's thought-provoking book of essays, Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work. The highly anticipated production will run from May 4, 2023, through May 28, 2023, at the historic Colony Theatre on Miami Beach.

New York, NY – Two-time GRAMMY-Award-winning artist, songwriter and producer Shaggy drops "Whine & Jumping" with soca's sweetheart Patrice Roberts. The song is part of Shaggy's soca-inspired EP, In the Mood, dropping Friday, May 12th. In a coordinated release, the official "Whine & Jumping" music video debuts the same day on Shaggy's YouTube channel.

Kool Herc, a trailblazing Jamaican sound system dynamo widely hailed as the father of hip hop, is one of 13 persons to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame this year. The ‘Rock Hall’s latest inductees were announced May 3.

Pompano Beach Arts is proud to celebrate Haitian Heritage month with a dazzling lineup of events including Dessalines Lives!, a concert by world-renowned jazz trumpeter Jean Caze, and a fun-filled dance event entitled Konpa Pompano.

Antiguan singer Causion plans to give himself a nice birthday present on June 24 with the release of ‘Mission in Progress’, his seven-song EP.

Music has been a way of life for Audley Rollen for over 50 years. And even though he became an ordained minister of religion nine years ago, he still loves rocking to a reggae beat.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - He is living proof that there is always a way out of poverty and crime. Black Loyalty, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s prophetic, reggae musicians, says he made a vow, a long time ago, that he would not be a statistic.

New York, New York --Irish and Chin will host a celebration of life for Ricky Trooper's daughter Brianna McKoy at their Sound Chat Media studio and office on Saturday, May 13 at 8 PM ET in Queens, NY. The company, which has been at the forefront of sound system culture for over 25 years, is convening members of the sound system fraternity to gather and personally give Ricky Trooper (Garfield McKoy) the strength and encouragement he needs to get through such a tough time.

New York, New York - This is the collaboration that Reggae & Dancehall has been waiting for between dancehall icon Sean Paul and living Reggae legend Beres Hammond.  Dutty Rock Productions & Ineffable Records announce the release of the new single "Rebel Time" on May 5, 2023.

Toronto, Canada - On April 21st, Toronto was transformed into a soca mecca as Patrice Roberts’ I AM Woman concert took over Rebel Concert Venue. The live band, Band North, opened up the show to a performance with the Powerhouse Gospel Choir singing Roberts’ song "Bless This Party." As the night continued, DJ Steph Honey kept the crowd going as the Savage Society dancers brought the heat. Roberts also brought out some of her artist friends to perform, such as Skinny Fabulous, Olatunji, Imani Ray, and Tempa. She shared a romantic moment onstage as she performed the collaboration single "Toxic" with her fiance, soca artist Drue.