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Edmonton Reggae Festival 2026 will celebrate Caribbean culture, reggae music, and community in Alberta The Edmonton Reggae Festival International has officially announced the return of its annual celebration for Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, with Jamaican reggae artist Turbulence confirmed as the festival’s headline performer. The 12th annual staging will take place at William Hawrelak Park […]

Samara Ocansey Sustainable Engineering Leadership Recognized TORONTO – A fourth-year engineering student at Humber Polytechnic is gaining national recognition for her leadership in sustainable building design, mentorship, and advocacy for greater diversity in STEM fields. Samara Ocansey, a student in Humber’s Bachelor of Engineering – Sustainable Building Engineering program, was recently honoured at the 2026 […]

Courtney Melody Don’t Call Me Nigga delivers a socially conscious message on the Nah Struggle Riddim Kingston, Jamaica – Veteran Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist Courtney Melody is drawing attention with the release of his latest single, “Don’t Call Me Nigga,” a socially conscious track featured on the newly released Nah Struggle Riddim compilation from […]

Shatta Wale IRAWMA wins highlight the African dancehall star’s growing global influence Kingston, Jamaica – Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale strengthened his international standing in reggae and dancehall music after securing two major victories at the 43rd International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA). The African dancehall entertainer received awards for Best African Dancehall Entertainer […]

Drake’s ICEMAN album records helped make the Toronto superstar Spotify’s most-streamed artist in a single day in 2026 TORONTO – Toronto’s Drake dominated the global music conversation on May 15 after releasing three albums simultaneously — ICEMAN, Habibti, and Maid of Honour — in a surprise move that triggered massive streaming demand across Spotify and […]

Janet Jackson 60th birthday celebrations sparked an outpouring of love from fans and artists across social media Toronto, ON – Global music icon Janet Jackson marked her 60th birthday on May 16 with heartfelt reflections and tributes pouring in from fans around the world. The legendary singer, dancer, and entertainer took to social media to […]

Kodak Black arrest 2026 developments include drug trafficking allegations, a court appearance, and a second arrest within days TORONTO – Florida rapper Kodak Black is facing renewed legal troubles after being arrested twice in May 2026 and appearing before a Florida court in connection with felony drug charges. According to reports from the Associated Press […]

Israel Vibration Santa Cruz concert will spotlight classic roots reggae sounds this June Kingston, Jamaica – Legendary Jamaican reggae group Israel Vibration is set to bring its signature roots reggae sound to California this summer with a live performance at Moe’s Alley on Friday, June 19, 2026. Joining the group for the concert will be […]

Reggae in the Park Delaware International Festival will bring Caribbean music and family activities to Delaware Park Casino Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaican dancehall star Beenie Man is set to headline the upcoming Reggae in the Park Delaware International Festival, scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Delaware Park Casino. The one-day festival will run from […]

Couleurs Urbaines Festival 2026 will spotlight reggae, dancehall, dub, afro, and urban music cultures Kingston, Jamaica – The Couleurs Urbaines Festival is preparing to return to southern France this summer for its 18th edition, continuing its reputation as one of the region’s leading celebrations of reggae and urban music culture. Scheduled to run from June […]