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Anthony B Seeks Singers For New Label

International recording artiste Anthony B is seeking two young female singers to sign to his new label, Born Fyah-Master One Productions.

"I am seeking to find the next Marcia Griffiths, the next Cecile, there is a void out there for credible female reggae artistes with international appeal. I want to be the one to find the next female who is going to wow the world and redefine reggae music going forward," Anthony B said in a release.

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Khago Still On For Boston Show

Following the recent bombings at the Boston Marathon, entertainer Khago is gearing up to leave the island for a performance in Boston.

The reggae entertainer is sending condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and wish for those with injuries a speedy recovery.

Khago has 6 dates in the United States and is leaving the island on the weekend. The entertainer is expected to perform in Boston sometime next week.

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Morgan Heritage Returns With New Album

After a 5 year break, Morgan Heritage is gearing up for a summer release of their long awaited album.

Gramps Morgan of the legendary family band tells Music News that the album titled Here Come The Kings is the group’s final album for VP Records. The 12 track album features a single collab with Shaggy.

Morgan Heritage is a reggae band formed by five children of reggae singer Denroy Morgan.

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Foota Hype Shocks Ishawna With Marriage Proposal

Selector Foota Hype left Ishawna teary eyed after he popped the big question on Wednesday night.

Ishawna, his longtime girlfriend and the mother of his child tells Music News that she’s still in shock.

So, how romantic is Foota Hype? Well, here’s how the popular selector popped the big question.

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Dr. Olive Lewin Dead At 85

Jamaica has lost another folk icon.

Famed Jamaican musicologist and folklorist Dr. Olive Lewin who was ailing for a while, died on Wednesday evening at the University Hospital of the West Indies.

Over a storied career, Lewin was involved in researching, arranging and directing Jamaican traditional music for schools, church and theatre performances by the Jamaican Folk Singers and other groups.

Dr. Lewin's research is captured in her several books, among them Rock it Come Over - The Folk Music of Jamaica and Some Jamaican Folk Songs.

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Garnet Silk's Remains NOT Stolen

The Garnet Silk Foundation is refuting claims that the late singer’s remains were stolen.

Fabian Smith the second child for Garnet tells Music News that his father’s remains are safe and with his children.

Fabian adds that plans are being put in place to take his father to a final resting place that is more secure and will allow fans to freely pay tribute to singer Garnet Silk.

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Anthony B Cancels European Club Tour

Anthony B is apologizing to fans after cancelling his club tour of Europe.

B was forced to cancel the dates due to his current legal and immigration issues. In a Music News exclusive interview, Anthony B who is currently in the United States explains.

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Tommy Lee Sparta Gets Children's Gig In Sweden

Following the release of his single “Captain Sparta” Tommy Lee Sparta has secured his first children’s show in Sweden.

Tommy Lee who released the video last Saturday shows the deejay making contact with cartoon characters such as Dora, Bob The Builder and others. Tommy Lee Sparta speaks with Music News about his new direction.

Tommy Lee Sparta’s complete children’s show is set to take place on the 24th of this month.

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Did Busy Signal Cut His European Tour?

Busy Signal, who is supposed to be on an extended tour of Europe, parts of Africa and the Middle East is back on the island.

It is not clear as to whom or what prompted Busy’s return to Jamaica. Efforts by Music News to get a comment from Busy proved futile.

Busy Signal’s tour is expected to end in November.

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Veteran Producer Harry J Dead

Members of the entertainment fraternity are paying tribute to Harry Johnson one of reggae's top producers in the 1970s.

Johnson who had battled diabetes for many years reportedly died on Wednesday at the Savanna-La-Mar Hospital in his native Westmoreland.

Popularly known as Harry J, Johnson had several big hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s, notably ‘Liquidator’ by the Harry J All Stars and ‘Young, Gifted and Black’ done by Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths.

Veteran Radio Broadcaster, Bob Clarke says Harry J made a good contribution to the music.

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