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UB40 and Janis Joplin have been inducted into the UK Music Walk Of Fame in London’s Camden area.Launched in 2019, the Music Walk Of Fame covers a square mile in Camden and features Award Stones embedded in the pavements, celebrating artists and other important pioneering figures in music. Previous inductees include The Who, Madness, Soul II Soul, Amy Winehouse, David Bowie and more.Speaking of the induction in a press release, Ali Campbell of UB40 shared that it felt like a full-circle moment as the band had played their first ever show in Camden and now they were accepting an accolade in the same place.He said: “To be back in Camden is lovely… I’m very proud of this award. I’m also proud of the part I played in promoting the music I love..

Eddy Grant has shared that he felt “thrown under the bus” when he came out to accuse Gorillaz of copying his song ‘Time Warp’ on their track ‘Stylo’.The Equals member and solo star accused the band of plagiarising his 1982 song in 2010, telling NME at the time that he thought there were similarities with the keyboard section.In another statement he also described it as “pure piracy” and “an obvious infringement of my song”.Reflecting on the accusation in a recent interview with NME, Grant said: “I mean, everybody knows where that song came from. It’s just that there comes a time where you say, ‘Enough.

Colombia will be England’s World Cup quarter-final opponents after they defeated Jamaica in a tense 1-0 win in Melbourne.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Meta has released AudioCraft, a new set of AI tools to generate what the tech giant claims is “high-quality, realistic audio and music from text” — for example, producing a music sequence based on the text phrase “electronic Jamaican reggae DJ set.” “Imagine a professional musician being able to explore new compositions without having to play a single note on an instrument,” Meta says in a blog post about AudioCraft. “Or a small business owner adding a soundtrack to their latest video ad on Instagram with ease.” AudioCraft consists of three models: MusicGen (for music), AudioGen (for sound effects) and EnCodec (a decoder).

Notting Hill Carnival 2023 has started – as the event reveals plans to celebrate 50 years since sound systems were introduced.50 years ago, Trinidadian Leslie “Teacher” Palmer MBE invited the first ever sound systems and the first official Mas bands to the event. With ‘Mas’ being short for masquerade, the bands brought costumes, masks and other art elements that were popular at carnivals across the globe.

This month marked the 45th anniversary of an event that saw Mancunians of all colours and classes stand shoulder-to-shoulder against racism.

Great South Bay Music Festival is headed to Patchogue, NY’s Shorefront Park for four days of jam bands, ska, reggae and rock and roll.Headlining this year’s extravaganza are trippy acts like The Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh, Govt Mule, Hot Tuna, Dirty Heads and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening.Other artists set to perform include Dave Mason, Goldfinger, Badfish, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Duane Betts.In total, 47 groups will take the stage over the long weekend.As of now, last-minute tickets are still available.At the time of publication, four-day passes start at $341 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes can be found for as low as $60 before fees.Want to take part in the action?Here’s everything you need to know and more about the 2023 Great South Bay Music Festival.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.Below, we broke down all the best prices on single and multi-day passes for the four-day jam band jamboree.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Bob Marley: One Love has been released – you can watch it above.Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, the upcoming biopic centres on the life of the iconic reggae singer, from the early days of his career to his death in 1981.The film, which is set for release on January 12, 2024, is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (King Richard) and written by Zach Baylin, Frank E. Flowers and Terence Winter.

Kingsley Ben-Adir is really jamming now.

Marley and his legacy, as portrayed by “Peaky Blinders” and “The OA” star Kingsley Ben-Adir. It jumps between Marley playing to concert after concert of adoring fans as the legendary artist’s music plays in the background. As the trailer continues it takes on a darker tone as it delves into Jamaica’s civil war during the 1970s.It all comes to a head right before the One Love Peace Concert.

The first trailer for Bob Marley: One Love, a big screen biopic of the reggae singer, has been revealed. The movie is set to open in theaters on January 12 next year. Check out a preview above.

McKinley Franklin editor Don’t worry about a thing: Paramount has released the first trailer for “Bob Marley: One Love,” the biopic starring Kingsley Ben-Adir set to highlight the life and legacy of the late reggae icon.  Audiences catch a first glimpse at the varying stages of Marley’s life throughout the trailer, leading back to his beginnings in Jamaica all the way to his rise to global fame. Glimpses of Marley performing on stage to the singer relaxing with his family paint a picture of his life. The trailer, too, sets the scene for Marley’s assassination attempt, which he survived. By the end, viewers are left with a parting phrase: “One love, one heart, one destiny.” 

Levitate Music and Arts Festival.This year, that weekend is taking place Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9 and based on the annual festival’s lineup made of folk rockers, jam bands, reggae artists and more, it appears, the vibes will be on point as usual for the three-day weekend.Just a few of the melodious headliners gracing the stages at the Marshfield Fairgrounds stages this year include Brandi Carlile, Trey Anastasio Band, Stick Figure, Goose and Ziggy Marley.Shakey Graves, Rebelution, Lucius, Ripe and Peach Pit will be there too.Still, we’re most excited to see the legendarily chill Donovan Frankenreiter live.Plus, you won’t want to sleep on the live art or more than 30 food trucks (!) on the festival grounds all weekend long either.Need last-minute tickets for the multi-day musical extravaganza ASAP? We’ve got your back.Our team found three-day general admission passes going for $199 before fees on Vivid Seats at the time of publication.Single-day passes start at $150 before fees.Still need to know more about Levitate before levitating your finger over the purchase button?Keep reading.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the annual multi-faceted festival below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all single-day and multi-day Levitate general admission passes can be found right here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

EXCLUSIVE: After partnering with LeBron James on the 2018 HBO documentary Student Athlete, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Ms. Marvel) and Trish Dalton (Election Year) have reteamed for Reggae Girlz, a feature doc telling the untold story of the Jamaican women’s national football team and their inspirational journey, both on and off the field, to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Jo Mersa Marley’s death have been revealed.Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley — son of musician Stephen Marley and the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley — died at 31 on Dec. 26 after being found unresponsive in a vehicle.In documents obtained by Rolling Stone from the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office Tuesday, Marley reportedly died of “acute asthma exacerbation” after being infected by a rhinovirus or enterovirus.Marley had a history of asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia, and was not taking his asthma medication at the time of his death, according to the magazine.

Wow, this is so sad… and unexpected.

Leigh-Anne has a smash hit single on her hands — the first of her newly formed solo career — and she has her sights set on a big, bold musical future ahead of her.The English singer and songwriter sat down with ET's Denny Directo on Monday and opened up about what its been like to venture off on her solo path after her former group, Little Mix, announced they were going on an indefinite hiatus last year.«It's been amazing. It's been scary, I'm not gonna lie, 'cause, I mean, if you imagine 11 to 12 years being in a group with my sisters and having their hands to hold at all times, literally,» the mononymous songstress shared.

William Earl For over 30 years, Omaha rockers 311 have been a fixture on alternative airwaves and renowned for their dynamic live shows. The band started in 1988 and their current lineup — Nick Hexum (vocals/guitar), Chad Sexton (drums), Tim Mahoney (guitar), SA Martinez (vocals/DJ) and P-Nut (bass) — has been solid for some 31 years. Blending heavy riffs with reggae flourishes, hip hop verses, funk breakdowns and touching on countless genres, the band’s musical influences are varied and have led to chart-topping songs, including “Down,” “Amber,” “Come Original” and a popular cover of the Cure’s “Love Song.” 2023 is as busy as ever for 311, as the group is headed on a fall tour with openers AWOLNATION, reissuing their debut album “Music” on vinyl, announced a new beer called Come Original India Pale Ale, and even released a TikTok-friendly sped up version of “Amber.” As if that isn’t enough, they’re planning to record a new album during a break on tour.

Shay Lia has officially returned to making music. After the release of her 2020 Solaris EP, the singer has only shared two songs: "Irrational" featuring Adekunle Gold back in 2021 and “TAKUTÁ,” which she released earlier in 2023.

Jamaican singer and reality star, whose real name is Grace Hamilton, overcame childhood traumas including the death of her dad, the loss of her family home and, most recently, a remarkable recovery from a near-death experience.“Growing up in Jamaica was hard for me,” she told me on this week’s “Renaissance Man.” “I came from humble beginnings. My slogan is ‘From homeless to greatness.'”Spice means that literally. “When I was younger, I came home, my house was gone.

Dua Lipa has temporarily won a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against her for her 2020 hit track ‘Levitating’.Filed in March last year by Florida reggae band Artikal Sound System, the lawsuit alleged that Lipa’s ‘Levitating’ copied the hook of their 2017 track ‘Live Your Life’. While their initial filing did not include explicit evidence as to how Lipa copied ‘Live Your Life’, the band alleged that she had “access” to the track.Now, per a Billboard report, US District Judge Sunshine Sykes has temporarily dismissed the case in favour of Dua Lipa, saying that Artikal Sound System have been unable to substantiate their accusations.In their lawsuit, the reggae band offered up one theory that claims one of Dua Lipa’s co-writers had in the past worked with someone who was reportedly taught the guitar by a brother-in-law of one of the band’s members.“These attenuated links, which bear little connection to either of the two musical compositions at issue here, also do not suggest a reasonable likelihood that defendants actually encountered plaintiffs’ song,” Judge Sykes wrote, per Billboard.However, the case isn’t completely closed, as Judge Sykes has ruled that Artikal Sound System have until June 16 to refile their complaint if they are able to provide substantial evidence to back up their accusations.NME has reached to the respective management for both Dua Lipa and Artikal Sound System for comment.Earlier this month, Dua Lipa criticised the British government’s “small-minded and shortsighted” attitude to migrants.

In 2000, Shaggy released “It Wasn’t Me,” the Jamaican artist’s biggest to date. The song, which depicted a conversation between Shaggy and RikRok about the latter cheating on his girlfriend, reached number one on charts all across the globe.

Emanuel Okusanya The Afro Nation Festival made a lively Stateside debut in Miami over Memorial Day weekend, taking place a the 40,000 capacity LoanDepot Park (formerly Marlins Park). With Burna Boy headlining day one and Wizkid taking the stage on day two, Afro Nation Miami had an unmistakable African essence, fusing afrobeats, amapiano, and reggae. The festival featured two distinct stages: the Audiomack Amapiano stage, featuring eclectic South African sounds, and the MainStage, with afrobeats and reggae. Mavado, Shenseea and an array of other acts covered the dancehall and reggae genres, while afrobeat aficionados were spoilt for choices with Asake, Black Sherif, Rema, Fireboy DML and the charismatic Uncle Waffles (who is female), among others. The festival grounds buzzed with energy as African vendors sold mouthwatering delights and people danced with abandon. 

APPOINTMENTSBMG has announced that CFO Thomas Coesfeld will move into the CEO role at the company from 1 Jul, six months earlier that originally planned. Current CEO Hartwig Masuch announced in January that he is stepping down, though the original plan was for Coesfeld to take over at the start of 2024. Mathis Wolter will become the firm’s new CFO, moving over from sister company RTL Group.

A man driven “nuts” by a spate of fires on a moor near Greater Manchester has come up with a plan to catch those responsible.

Horace Andy, Balming Tiger, DOMi & JD Beck, Meshell Ndegeocello and more set set to perform at the Finnish festival’s “unique landmark”.The Helsinki-based festival will take place between August 11-13 this year, with headliners including Blur, Wizkid, Lorde and Christine & The Queens joining the likes of FKA twigs, Caroline Polachek, Suede and Devo.Other acts added to the Balloon 360° stage, which promises a “versatile group of exciting musicians”, include Jake Xerxes Fussell, Nala Sinephro, Olli Ahvenlahti, Sonia and more.The stage will also host performances from Esa’s Afro-Synth Band, assembled by DJ and producer Esa Williams, along with Finnish artists Tuomo Prättälä and Markus Nordenstreng’s Tuomo & Markus featuring trumpeter Verneri Pohjola.The previously announced Eddie Palmieri has also now withdrawn from the festival due to health reasons.A post shared by Flow Festival Helsinki (@flowfestivalhelsinki)The festival also recently announced the huge line-up for its 2023 electronic program.Tickets for Flow Festival 2023 are on sale now – you can purchase yours here and check out the full line-up on the website.The festival returned last year for the first time since before the COVID pandemic, with acts including Fontaines D.C., Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Gorillaz performing on stage at the historical Suvilahti, a former power plant area in the city.Praising its climate-conscious ethic in a review of the 2019 festival, NME wrote: “Here are a list of things that you can do at Flow Festival: eat Michelin Starred hotdogs, watch some of the biggest artists on the planet and then save it as well, all at the same time.

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Dub and sound system legend Jah Shaka has died. His passing occurred today (April 12), his son confirmed in an Instagram post this afternoon. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, nor has his exact age at the time of his passing.

dance genres such as dubstep and house, as well as be the foundation of historical cultures like grime and Notting Hill Carnival.The news of his passing was confirmed by his close friends on social media this afternoon (April 12). In touching tributes to the legend, DJ Jumping Jack Frost wrote: “The king of Kings has left us.