Leave Voodoo out says Shadow

Posted by The Editor on Mon, Jan 25th 2010, 02:05

Veteran calypso roots man Winston 'Shadow' Bailey is pretty torn up about the crisis in Haiti.  Admitting to feeling powerless, the 'Poverty is Hell' singer said he has to move away when images of the quake's effects are being broadcast. "Poverty is hell.  But what is going on in Haiti... that life is worse than anything I saw," Bailey said.  He jumped at the... Continue Reading

Ronnie McIntosh is Back

Posted by The Editor on Sun, Jan 24th 2010, 21:04

Calling all soca fans:  Ronnie McIntosh is back.  He's 46.  And he's back. The Trinidadian soca artiste, famous for his jumpy tunes like 'Ent', 'How It Go Look' and other grammatical misnomers, put in a guest appearance at the Boxing Night fete in Guaracara Park, Point-a-Pierre and proved that he could still get the flags a-waving.  McIntosh previously took... Continue Reading

VP Records and WAVS Radio's Haiti Food Drive

Posted by The Editor on Sun, Jan 24th 2010, 19:08

VP Records' Florida office teamed up with WAVS Radio in continued relief efforts for the island of Haiti (you know, with the earthquake and all). Staff members from both sides, along with the Haitian Organisation, called on the Ft. Lauderdale and Miami Caribbean community to contribute food, water and other supplies to the stricken nation; as well as volunteers to pack a 50-foot... Continue Reading

UK's Feeling Irie

Posted by The Editor on Sun, Jan 24th 2010, 14:45

Andrew and Wada Blood, nominated for an EME in the Best Dancehall Group/Duo category, have been enjoying their recent stardom quite a bit. The Jamaican performers' single 'Irie' has made an impression on Europe, continuing its steady climb up the local music charts.  Produced by UK's Deewaan (Abood Music & Publishing), the single has started its domination of the... Continue Reading