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Shaggy To Release Christmas Album

by Music-News.com

Shaggy has recruited the likes of Joss Stone, Beenie Man and Ne-Yo for ‘Christmas In The Islands’, which is set for release on November 20, and aims to “transport listeners” to Christmas in the Caribbean.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Christmas, reggae, Shaggy, UK

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R.I.P. Johnny Nash at 80

by Paul Cashmere

Johnny Nash, best known for the hit ‘I Can See Clearly Now’, has died at age 80.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Johnny Nash, reggae, USA

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Rolling Stones Honour Toots Hibbert

by Paul Cashmere

Rolling Stones stars Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, and Keith Richards have paid tribute to the late Toots Hibbert, following his death aged 77.

Tagged as: 70s, Jamaica, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, reggae, rock, Rolling Stones, Ronnie Wood, Toots Hibbert

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Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals Dies At Age 77

by Paul Cashmere

Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals has died at aged 77. No cause of death has been given.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Jamaica, reggae, Toots and the Maytals, Toots Hibbert

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Toots Hibbert of Toots & The Maytals Rushed To Intensive Care

by Music-News.com

Toots and the Maytals singer Toots Hibbert has been hospitalised in an intensive care unit with suspected COVID-19.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Jamaica, reggae, Toots & The Maytals

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UB40’s Ali Campbell Has Spoken To His Brother Duncan Since Stroke

by Music-News.com

UB40’s Ali Campbell hasn’t spoken to his brother Duncan since he suffered a stroke earlier this month.

Tagged as: 00s, 80s, 90s, Ali Campbell, Duncan Campbell, reggae, UB40, UK

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Bob Marley Family Reimagines ‘One Love’

by Music-News.com

Re-recording of iconic anthem will support UNICEF’s Reimagine campaign, a global fundraising appeal to respond, recover and reimagine a post-COVID-19 world fit for children.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Bob Marley, Jamaica, reggae

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Jason Mraz - photo By Ros O'Gorman

Tiffany Haddish Joins Jason Mraz For ‘You Do You’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

Tiffany Haddish, star of The Carmichael Show, appears in Jason Mraz’s new ‘You Do You’ video.

Tagged as: 00s, contemporary, Jason Mraz, reggae, rock, Tiffany Haddish, USA

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60’s Pop Star Millie Dies At Age 73

by Paul Cashmere

60s pop star Millie Small has died at age 73 from a stroke.

Tagged as: 60s, Jamaica, Millie, Millie Small, pop, reggae, ska, UK

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Ziggy Marley Drops Out Of Womadelaide

by Paul Cashmere

Ziggy Marley will no longer be performing at Womadelaide on 9 March.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 80s, 90s, Adelaide, reggae, South Australia, USA, WOMADelaide, Ziggy Marley

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Bob Marley Musical Set For London

by Music-News.com

A Bob Marley musical is to open in London’s West End next year.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Bob Marley, London, reggae, theatre

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Randy Newman, Mavis Staples, Icehouse, 10CC To Play 2020 Zoo Twilights Season

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s 2020 Zoo Twilights roster is up with both an all-star Australian and International line-up including Randy Newman, Icehouse, Mavis Staples and 10CC.

Tagged as: 10cc, Australia, Icehouse, jazz, live music, Mavis Staples, Meg Mac, pop, Randy Newman, reggae, rock, Russell Morris, Zoo Twilights

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Bob Marley London Home Commemorated With Plaque

by Music-News.com

The London house Bob Marley lived in while recording his groundbreaking album Exodus has been commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Bob Marley, Jamaica, reggae, UK

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Johnny Clegg photo by Ros O'Gorman

South African Musician Johnny Clegg has died aged 66

by Paul Cashmere

South African musician Johnny Clegg has passed away after living with pancreatic cancer in 2015.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Afro-pop, Johnny Clegg, pop, reggae, South Africa

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The Cat Empire Tour Will Raise Money for Children’s Ground

by Paul Cashmere

The Cat Empire play their next round of Australian shows in October and November with proceeds going to Children’s Ground.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, indie, Latin, reggae, rock, ska, The Cat Empire

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Lost Bob Marley tapes are being auctioned

by Music-News.com

A cache of long-lost Bob Marley live recordings which lay in a damp basement for 40 years is to be auctioned after being restored.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Bob Marley, Jamaica, reggae

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Sting photo by Ros O'Gorman

Sting and Shaggy Animated In ‘Just One Lifetime’ Video

by Music-News.com

Sting and Shaggy have been animated for a new music video based on Lewis Carroll’s poem The Walrus & the Carpenter.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Just One Lifetime, Lewis Carroll, reggae, Shaggy, Sting

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Ziggy Marley Promotes Oral Cancer Foundation

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Oral Cancer Foundation has a new relationship with eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, humanitarian, singer, songwriter and producer, Ziggy Marley.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, reggae, USA, Ziggy Marley

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Shaggy Breaks Royal Protocol At Queen’s Birthday Show

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sting feared he and his new collaborator Shaggy would be booted from Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday concert on Saturday (April 21) after the reggae star ignored royal protocol during their performance.

Tagged as: 90s, pop, reggae, rock, Shaggy, Sting, UK

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The English Beat Here We Go Love

The English Beat To Release First Album Since 1982

by Paul Cashmere

The English Beat starring Dave Wakeling are returning with their first studio album since 1982.

Tagged as: 80s, Dave Wakeling, reggae, ska, The English Beat, UK

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Sting photo by Ros O'Gorman

Sting and Shaggy Have A New Song Together

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

One of the bigger surprises that has been announced this year is the collaboration between Sting and the late-90, early-2000’s reggae inspired hitmaker Shaggy.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Jamaica, pop, reggae, rock, Shaggy, Sting, UK

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R.I.P. Thomas Nepia of Herbs

by Paul Cashmere

Thomas Nepia, the singer and percussionist for New Zealand’s Herbs, has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was only diagnosed in late November 2017.

Tagged as: 80s, Dave Dobbyn, Herbs, New Zealand, reggae, Thomas Nepia

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Sting photo by Ros O'Gorman

Sting and Shaggy Team Up From Some Summery Caribbean Sounds

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sting and Shaggy are a team. They will release a song together titled ‘Don’t Make Me Wait’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Jamaica, jazz, pop, reggae, rock, Shaggy, Sting, UK

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R.I.P. Steve “Grizzly” Nisbett Of Steel Pulse 1948-2018

by Paul Cashmere

Steve ‘Grizzly’ Nisbett of reggae band Steel Pulse has died at age 69.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, reggae, Steel Pulse, Steve Grizzly Nisbett, UK

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Bob Marley Exodus Expanded

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Get ready for a LOT of Exodus from Bob Marley and the Wailers.

Tagged as: 70s, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Jamaica, reggae

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Raggamuffin Festival Cancelled

by Paul Cashmere

The Raggamuffin Music Festival and the related sideshows for Sydney and Melbourne next week have been cancelled.

Tagged as: music festival, New Zealand, Raggamuffin, reggae

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Eddy Grant Interviewed For Music-News.com

by Music-News.com

Eddy Grant’s forthcoming album ‘Plaisance’ will be out in 2017.

Tagged as: 70s, Eddy Grant, Jamaica, reggae

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Shaggy To Headline Ragamuffin 2017

by Paul Cashmere

One World’s reggae fest Ragamuffin will resurrect for 2017 for Sydney and Melbourne.

Tagged as: Australia, music festival, One World, Raggamuffin, reggae, Shaggy, Shaggy To Headline Ragamuffin 2017, The Wailers

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Bob Marley Live

Bob Marley ‘Live’ Expanded To 3 Disc Vinyl

by Paul Cashmere

On December 5, 1975, the classic Bob Marley & the Wailers album Live! was released featuring the best-known version of their song No Woman, No Cry.

Tagged as: 70s, Bob Marley, Bob Marley 'Live' Expanded To 3 Disc Vinyl, Jamaica, reggae

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Eddie Murphy (Yes That One) Has A New Reggae Song LISTEN

by Paul Cashmere

Eddie Murphy is trying out a little reggae with his new song ‘Oh Jah Jah’.

Tagged as: Eddie Murphy, Oh Jah Jah, reggae

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