Wayne Wonder News

Dancehall and reggae provided a foundation for Jamaica-born singer Wayne Wonder .

Buju Banton - Contributed F our-time Grammy-nominated reggae icon, Buju Banton, successfully wrapped the final leg of his 'Rasta Got Soul' US tour with a string of successful dates in the Sunshine State last week.

Despite nationwide protests by gay rights organizations and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton is "absolutely coming" to Jacksonville, says Plush nightclub owner Tom Fisher.

Jamaica has a long tradition of excellent dancehall singer/DJ combinations: Wayne Wonder & Buju Banton " Don't Know Why ." Chakademus & Pliers " Murder She Wrote ." Tanto Metro & Devonte "Everybody Falls In Love." And the list goes on.

With smash hits like "No Games" and "She Loves Me," Jamaican producer/vocalist Serani has a gift for taking raw and uncut dancehall to the pop charts.With his debut album No Games about to drop October 27 on Phase One Records, VIBE asked him to pick 5 of his favorite hardcore reggae cuts that broke through outernationally.

Basseterre, St Kitts, Jamaican reggae/dancehall artistes Wayne Wonder and I Wayne are included in an exciting line-up of performers scheduled to rock St Kitts, as part of the celebrations for the 26th Anniversary of Independence.

Actress Marjorie Lord is 91. Singer Dobie Gray is 69. Actress-singer Darlene Love is 68.