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  • HEAR THIS: India Arie ft. Gramps Morgan “Thy Will Be Done”

    HEAR THIS: India Arie ft. Gramps Morgan “Thy Will Be Done”

    Grandpa Morgan Links With India Again on Songversation

    The first time Gramps Morgan met India Arie she enthused about how much she loved his voice, particularly his song “Psalms 23” with Buju Banton. They kept things on a spiritual tip as they went on to forge a strong creative relationship, working  on songs for each other’s albums and even touring together for a time. Their latest reggae duet appears on Songversation, India’s first album in over four years. Its earnestly prayerful lyrics are back by a majestic horn section and dubby echo effects.  Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • India Arie Lets Her Vibes Flow In Tobago

    India Arie Lets Her Vibes Flow In Tobago

    The Grammy-Winning Songbird Explains Why She Loves Reggae
    India Arie has been on a four-year hiatus from the music business, and while she was away the brilliant and talented artist actually considered giving it all up, going back to school, and trying a new path in life. Thankfully she reconsidered those plans, but she’s only recently begun performing again. In fact her headlining appearance at the Tobago Jazz Experience marks only the second time she has stepped on stage since stepping away from the game. But she clearly has a very special bond with the fans in Tobago, where she has performed in the past. In fact she felt so comfortable on stage that she shared some never-before-heard songs from her new album Songversation, which is due to be released next month. After an amazing and emotional performance, India blessed Reshma B with an interview in which she shared her thoughts about returning to the stage, and explained why she loves reggae music so much. She even shared the news that some new collaborations with Gramps Morgan are on the way soon. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • Tobago Jazz Experience Kicks Off This Week

    Tobago Jazz Experience Kicks Off This Week

    Soca, Reggae, and R&B in A Lush Tropical Setting

    The island of Trinidad is synonymous with carnival and you may still be recovering from February’s ordeal, but in the month of April the focus shifts to the beautifully laid-back sister island of Tobago where it’s all about the Jazz Experience. Sun, sea, sand and soca – whats not to love!?!?! This year the Tobago Jazz Experience sees appearances from international acts India Arie and Melanie Fiona—both of whom have worked with major names in the reggae world such as the Morgan Heritage fam & the Marleys. Full Lineup and Photo Gallery After The Jump… (more…)

  • VIDEO: Asa “Jailer” live

    Asa is the truth. The Nigerian singer and songwriter sets justice to music and makes bitter truths sound sweet, evoking the best of Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, India Arie, Joan Armatrading… I could go on and on; the full has never been told. But Asa is telling it one song at a time. Listen well…

    “Let he who is without sin be the first to cast a stone Mr. Jailer.”