Anthony Turner/Gleaner Writer

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‘Too Too Bad’ Buju returns to NY with new music, plenty advice

Grammy-winning artiste, Buju Banton, is preparing for another important chapter in his career as he returns to New York hot on the heels of dropping off a brand new album and ready to deliver crucial advice for young musicians as he headlines one of the biggest summer concerts for 2026.

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May 12, 2026 by Anthony Turner

Beres Hammond turns setback into showmanship - Romain Virgo, Nigy Boy shine at Mother’s Day concert In NYC  
What began as an unfortunate situation for singer Beres Hammond became one of the most unforgettable moments of his Beres & Friends Mother’s Day concert at UBS Arena in New York on Saturday. The…
Beres Hammond performing at the All White Night segment of the 2026 Love and Harmony Cruise.
April 9, 2026 by Anthony Turner

Top acts, gospel segment ignite Love and Harmony Cruise

From the moment the Norwegian Jewel ship fired up her 100,000 horsepower engines and left port in Miami, Florida last Wednesday afternoon for the ninth annual Love and Harmony Easter voyage 2026, it…
Cat Coore in performance at the Issa Trust Gala.
January 26, 2026 by Anthony Turner

Revisiting Third World’s ‘96 Degrees in the Shade’

For more than 40 years, Third World’s Island Records hit single, 96 Degrees in the Shade, lived in my mind as a song about Jamaica’s tropical heat. The hypnotic melody of the iconic reggae song was…
Most of the performers returned to the stage alongside Minister of Culture Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, US Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, and VP Records co-founder Patricia Chin and others to sing the National Anthem.
December 15, 2025 by Anthony Turner

Caribbean warmth fills UBS Arena at sold-out ‘Jamaica Strong’ concert

NEW YORK: Last Friday’s frigid December night in New York City, Jamaica’s warmth filled the room at the UBS Arena with a slate of top Caribbean stars who performed for the Jamaica Strong Benefit…
In this file photo, Sean Paul is seen performing on his US ‘Greatest’ tour 2024. He is all set for the Jamaica Strong relief concert in New York next month.
December 9, 2025 by Anthony Turner

Organisers target US$1m for Jamaica Strong relief concert at UBS Arena

QUEENS, NY: Organisers of the Jamaica Strong benefit concert scheduled for Friday, December 12, at the UBS Arena in New York have announced an ambitious target to raise US$1 million for the Jamaica…