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Toronto Pianist Jeremy Ledbetter to Release New Trio Recording 'Gravity'
by Josh Sharpe - April 15, 2024 In a stirring follow-up to their 2018 debut Got a Light?, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio returns with Gravity: a high-powered set of new original music, brimming with fresh ideas and the jaw-dropping virtuosity and musicality of Ledbetter on piano with Rich Brown (electric bass) and Larnell Lewis (drums)... 
Bryson Tiller Releases New Album 'Bryson Tiller'
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024 Renowned contemporary R&B/Hip-Hop artist Bryson Tiller released his highly anticipated album, titled Bryson Tiller. This new album, which comes via Trapsoul/RCA Records, marks an evolution in Tiller’s musical journey. ... 
The Cheap Thrills Announce New EP 'Mind Metro'
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024 The new single is a late-night indie party anthem which celebrates those that don't get quite so lucky and head home alone. With its propulsive bouncy rhythm and huge singalong chorus it spills out onto the street to meet airy synths and intricate guitar licks reminiscent of Two Door Cinema Club and... 
John J. Presley Announces UK Tour Dates & New Album 'Chaos & Calypso'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2023 John J. Presley returns with a new album ‘Chaos and Calypso.' Following a period of activity in May of this year, John broke a three-year hiatus with the brooding, hypnotic single ‘Sinnerman’ (a collaboration with friend Laura-Marty Carter from Blood Red Shoes), and live shows with Radiohead’s Phili... 
Pop Icon Mika Announces UK Dates of the Apocalypse Calypso Tour
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023 Platinum-selling artist MIKA has announced the UK dates of his highly anticipated tour, Apocalypse Calypso. The pop sensation will hit the stage across the UK and Ireland in April 2024, stopping off at London’s Eventim Apollo, The Brighton Centre, Manchester’s O2 Apollo, and Dublin’s 3Olympia.... 
Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor Releases 'Always Right There' From Forthcoming Album THUNDERCHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 06, 2023 Discover Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor's latest single, 'Always Right There,' from his upcoming album 'Thunderchild.' Explore the craft of songwriting and groove to the infectious love song that captures the attention of both men and women. Learn about Mwalim's musical journey and his family's influent... 
Jimmy October Joins Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Ruger on U.S. Tour
by Michael Major - July 27, 2023 He will open for Nigerian Afrobeats artist Ruger, starting in Boston (Aug. 2), continuing down the East Coast to NYC (Aug. 3), Philly (Aug. 4), D.C. (Aug. 5) and Atlanta (Aug. 16) and wrapping in Los Angeles (Aug. 20). In September, he will join fellow T&T soca legend KES on his tour concluding Oct.... 
Russ Millions Releases Mixtape 'One of a Kin' & New Single 'Dancer'
by Michael Major - February 24, 2023 ‘One of a Kind’ is a diverse and, wide-ranging release which features previously released singles including ‘Detty’, ‘BABA’, ‘6:30’, ‘Pisces’ and ‘6am in Dubai’ and features collaborations from some of the scenes’ biggest names including Krept & Konan, French The Kid, Ms Banks, Ivorian Doll, TeeZan... 
Russ Millions Releases New Single 'Baba (Toma Tussi)'
by Michael Major - May 27, 2022 The critically acclaimed rapper is currently having a moment with a steady stream of high-profile releases dropping over the last few months to rapturous reception. Alongside recent releases including ‘Backseat’, ‘6am In Dubai’ and ‘Reggae & Calypso’, Russ recently featured alongside Loski on the hu... 
VIDEO: Bella Calypso Releases 'Haunted' Music Video
by Michael Major - February 21, 2022 London-based pop artist Bella Calypso used lockdown to get creative. She teamed up with her filmmaker cousin and fashion designer friend to create the ethereal video and artwork for her brand new single, ‘Haunted’. For both the video and cover art, Calypso worked with her friend, British Fashion Cou... 
Tenor Saxophonist Javon Jackson Joins Forces with Nikki Giovanni on New Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2022 Why would one of poetry’s most revered voices want to curate a jazz saxophonist’s album of gospel hymns and spirituals? “These songs are so important,” says Nikki Giovanni, one of Oprah Winfrey’s 25 “Living Legends” and a Maya Angelou Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2017.... 
Dancehall Artist Fokus Serves Up 'Sweet Tooth' in New Single
by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2021 Set to savour the fruits of summer, Canadian hip hop/reggae/calypso artist Fokus is serving up his brand-new single, 'Sweet Tooth' - available now.... 
Americas Society Hosts Canada Virtual Cultural Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 03, 2020 Americas Society presents its first Canada Virtual Cultural Week in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in New York. ... 
Polo & Pan Announce North American Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 22, 2019 Dubbed the “descendants of Daft Punk” by Le Monde, Parisian musical cruise directors Polo & Pan have won over fans across the globe with their calypso-Riviera vibes, hitting over 60 million streams on their debut album Caravelle and a completely sold out 2018 worldwide tour, including stops in NYC a... 
Leo Law Delivers Gripping Music Visual For New Single BURIED
by Tori Hartshorn - January 25, 2019 Creative London artist Leo Law releases the gripping video for his new single 'Buried', an ode to addiction and the vices which control human thought processes.... 
Polo & Pan's Mexicali EP, Featuring Remixes by Simple Symmetry, Timboletti and More, Plus US Tour Dates
by Tori Hartshorn - October 31, 2018 Dubbed the 'descendants of Daft Punk' by Le Monde, Parisian musical cruise directors Polo & Pan won over fans this summer in the US and abroad with their calypso-Riviera vibes, hitting over 60 million streams on their debut album Caravelle and a completely sold out worldwide tour, including stops in... 
Polo & Pan Announce Mexicali EP, December US Tour Dates
by Tori Hartshorn - October 19, 2018 Dubbed the “descendants of Daft Punk” by Le Monde, Parisian musical cruise directors Polo & Pan won over fans this summer in the US and abroad with their calypso-Riviera vibes, hitting over 60 million streams on their debut album Caravelle and a completely sold out worldwide tour, including stops in... 
VIDEO: Luis Fonsi Releases CALYPSO Music Video Featuring Stefflon Don
by Macon Prickett - June 15, 2018 GRAMMY Award-nominated multiplatinum global mega-star Luis Fonsi unleashes a new single entitled “Calypso” [feat. Stefflon Don].... 
The One Love World Peace Fusion Festival & Expo Launches Its Inaugural 3-Day Festival In New York
by Macon Prickett - June 07, 2018 The ONE LOVE WORLD PEACE FUSION FESTIVAL & EXPO, presented by Nakisaki Organic Farms and The Green Kingdom launches its inaugural 3-day, 6-stage, 50+ artist music, art and lifestyle festival from June 22-24th, taking place at The Green Kingdom Sports & Entertainment Complex, located in Central New Y... 
Keb' Mo' Returns To The Lyric In SOLO
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2018 At a time when many four-time Grammy winners might be doing victory laps with concerts of their greatest hits, blues artist Kevin Roosevelt Moore, better known as Keb' Mo,' was busy releasing the Grammy- winning album TajMo, a collaboration with fellow blues legend Taj Mahal. The 2017 album won a Gr... 
Keb' Mo' SOLO Tickets Now Available
by Macon Prickett - April 02, 2018 At a time when many four-time Grammy winners might be doing victory laps with concerts of their greatest hits, blues artist Kevin Roosevelt Moore, better known as Keb' Mo,' was busy releasing the Grammy- winning album TajMo, a collaboration with fellow blues legend Taj Mahal. The 2017 album won a Gr... 
Monty Alexander Trio Upcoming East Coast Performance
by Tori Hartshorn - January 19, 2018 Monty Alexander Trio Upcoming East Coast Performance... 
Kat Cunning Releases New Single 'Wild Poppies' Today
by Tori Hartshorn - November 17, 2017 Kat Cunning shares new single 'Wild Poppies' with BlackBook, available now on Spotify.... 
Todd Donnelly's New Album 'Tropical Existence' Takes You To Paradise
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2017 Singer/songwriter Todd Donnelly has just released a new CD called Tropical Existence . Todd is the leader and co-founder of the Chicago based band Mr. Myers and is joined on the recording by several band members, both past and present....
Calypso Rose's 'Leave Me Alone' feat. Manu Chao (Kubiyashi feat. Machel Montano) Out Now
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2017 Today, Mad Decent is re-releasing the entire remix EP in the US. A feminist pioneer, Caribbean cultural icon and prolific recording artist who's written over 800 songs in over half a century, it's more than 40 years since Calypso Rose was first crowned calypso queen... |
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