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International Reggae Conference February 17 - 20
The Institute of Caribbean Studies and the Reggae Studies Unit in association with the Office of the Principal at the University of the West Indies, Mona will host the International Reggae Conference from February 17-20 at the UWI, Mona Campus.
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For the ultimate Valentine's day treat why don't you and your loved one head down to the 02 Academy Brixton where, for the first time an uncontested line of reggae and soul superstars take to the stage to give you a Valentines experience you will not forget in a long time.
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Check out a special Stripped down session from this Hasidic Jewish musician hailing from New York.
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Reggae 'Superstore' owner mixes business with family
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'Concrete Jungle' full of passion
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Benjamin Zephaniah accuses pop stars of using Haiti to boost careers
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Reggae Trio Come Together for Haiti Relief Record
SHAGGY, SEAN PAUL and SEAN KINGSTON have teamed up to offer a little reggae relief to the people of Haiti.
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Dennis Brown birthday celebrations start Reggae Month
Dennis Brown's former touring unit, Lloyd Parkes and We The People band, was on the stand.
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Bob Marley - Marley's 65TH Birthday Exhibit to Benefit Haiti
Reggae legend BOB MARLEY will be helping the Haiti earthquake relief effort from beyond the grave thanks to a 65th birthday party with a difference.
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Billy Bragg is raising the curtain on a new stage in his career - by turning to theatre, it has been announced.
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While Logo professes to be television's premier gay network, that honor should go to Bravo.
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Reggae Star Sizzla Arrested On Gun Charges
Popular Rastafarian reggae artiste Sizzla Kalonji was arrested on Wednesday by police personnel from the St Andrew Central police following reports that gunshots were fired at a group of persons at a river in August Town.
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Stephen Marley takes Grammy Award - Marleys alive and well
Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley Stephen Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, is the 2010 winner of the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.
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