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All R Nuttin rocks the dancehall with Praise God

wJ — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:20:45 +0000

It is one of the paradoxes within the dancehall that it’s easier for a secular artiste to hit the right note with a gospel tune than it is for a gospel artiste to sing a gospel song that crosses over into the dancehall. Sanchez (Amazing Grace) and George Nooks (God Is Standing By) are just two of the many reggae/dancehall acts who have scored humongous hits among hardcore dancehall fans and church-goers using gospel songs.

Well, enter the talented All

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Tasha T delighted at being musical ambassador for Read Across Jamaica

wJ — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:16:29 +0000

Canada-based reggae artiste, Tasha T is absolutely delighted in her role as the official ambassador of Read Across Jamaica (RAJ). Having completed at whirlwind tour of select school in Jamaica in December, the singer is excitedly anticipating her duties for 2012 .

As the RAJ Musical Ambassador for 2011 & 2012, Tasha T, through her musical style of communication, will lend her talent to encourage families to approach literacy from a positive perspective. She has voiced her full endorsement of

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TEAM JAMAICA BICKLE TO HOST ANNUAL PARTY ON CHRISTMAS DAY

wJ — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:49:14 +0000

New York: On Sunday, December 25, 2011, New York based Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) will hold its annual Christmas Party at Nakasaki Restaurant in Hempstead New York. The party is a perfect celebratory close-out for TJB as it marks a banner year filled with many noteworthy accomplishments.

The 2011 Christmas Party is also a fundraiser for the organization which relies totally on donors and fundraising events to finance its annual operations. Friends, supporters and well wishers are being asked to

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George Nooks top New York, South Florida Charts

wJ — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:42:13 +0000

Singer George Nooks has done it again and it’s with another gospel gem Broken Vessel. Recorded to a jazzy reggae beat, Nooks adds his own special touch to it – the result – it’s a runaway hit!

The single is now sitting pretty in the number one position on both the New York and South Florida charts. The song is also doing very well in London and other parts of the Caribbean. Commenting on the success of the gospel cover

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The annual West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn, New York

wJ — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:56:25 +0000

The streets of Brooklyn came alive on Labor Day with the sounds of music, colorful costumes and revelers at the annual west Indian day parade along eastern parkway in Brooklyn, New York.

It was a joyous experience to say the least, but the event, like many of its magnitude was not speared from a few violent incidents. But thankfully, those incidents were short lived due to the swift action of the NYPD and emergency professionals.

To give you a taste

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