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Richie Spice, Luciano, Ginjah on Good Woman rhythm

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Reggae stars Richie Spice, Luciano and Ginjah are among the artists featured on a new rhythm project titled Good Woman. The six-song rhythm album is produced by Conroy Smith of Love Star Music Production. It was released on September 24 on all digital platforms, including iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. “I’m anticipating a good response from the public to this project. It’s a great production. All the songs on it have the potential to become big hits. I’m confident that it will do well both locally and overseas,” said Smith. Richie…

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Spice, Macka Diamond show support for Nicki Minaj

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Nicki Minaj has received the support of at least two Jamaican artists as she faces backlash for her tweets about the COVID-19 vaccine. Spice and Macka Diamond have both thrown their support behind the Trini-born rapper when she took to Instagram Live to defend her right to ask questions about the vaccine. Speaking on IG Live on Wednesday, Minaj claimed there is a deliberate attempt to assassinate her character. “The first attack was from a black woman. This thing to assassinate me is from an Uncle Tomiana when 80 percent…

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Trini producer looks at where pan gone in new documentary

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In his documentary SteelPan Now! Notes on Where Pan Gone, Ryan Saunders and his co-producer Aaron Astillero trace the spread of the steelpan beyond the shores of Trinidad and Tobago. The documentary, which premiered at the Trinidad + Tobago Film Festival, looks at the growth of the steelpan but from a foreign perspective. The documentary follows several steelpan pioneers, inventors, players, composers, arrangers, and pan makers of various backgrounds across several cities in the United States who’ve spent decades involved in the steelpan movement. Among the people featured in the…

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JULIAN MARLEY’S TOUR A HIT

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Singer Julian Marley returned to the road for his Straighter Roads Tour which wrapped on September 20. The 14-date trek — which began last August — made stops in Maryland, Washington DC, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Kentucky, Illinois, North and South Carolina, and Ohio. “The tour was great. We get to spread positive music uplifting the people in these dreadful times. We did 14 shows, however, four were canceled due to the COVID-19 restrictions and issues on the promoter’s side,” said Marley. He added, “The turnout was great,…

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Google Pixel 5A and 4A

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Video Review Pixel 5 NOTE: International Version. No Warranty. This phone will work on GSM SIM cards like AT&T or T-Mobile or any other GSM SIM Card network provider, but it will NOT work on CDMA such as Sprint, Verizon or US Cellular or Boost Mobile or any other CDMA Networks. Display: 6-inch OLED Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Camera: 12 MP dual pixel Software: Android 11 Buy Now     Pixel 4A New unlocked Android phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan; works…

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Samsung Z Fold 3 Review

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Video Review Expansive Screen: See more and do more with the ultimate folding mobile phone screen that puts a super slim tablet right in your pocket Nearly Invisible Camera: Take in an incredible uninterrupted view with a true edge-to-edge viewing experience thanks to our first-ever Under Display Camera 120Hz AMOLED 2X Screen: Everything looks brilliant on this big, beautiful, clear display, offering a mesmerizing and dynamic viewing experience Multiple Windows Get More Done: Start working smarter not harder with three multi-windows that allow you to schedule, edit, and build presentations…

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Pan Trinbago celebrates Pan Month

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Pan Month is celebrated in August every year to mark the declaration of the steelpan as the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. Despite challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Pan Trinbago stands by its aim to promote the development of the steelband movement. The celebrations this year have therefore shifted from the usual in-person festivities to a series of 28 virtual events. Added to this year’s celebration is the 50th anniversary of acquiring the name ‘Pan Trinbago’. Each week features an overarching theme – Education, Evolution, Economical, Entertainment. The events…

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Julian Marley gets So High

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TWO-TIME Grammy nominee Julian Marley earlier last week completed the visuals for his chart-riding hit So High. Shot on location in Florida, So High was directed by Keith I Walker. Actress/model Savannah Garcia, who is of Guyanese and Trinidadian heritage, played Marley’s love interest. So High is featured on the various artistes compilation Reggae Vaccine, which was released in June via Contractor Music Group. The song was produced by Richard Roache. Reggae Vaccine hit number one on the US Current Reggae Albums chart, as well as Billboard’s Compilations Album chart.…

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Loyalty has its Privileges… and Rewards.

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