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Jamaica Observer

‘Norman Bindy G’ hits 100 songs and counting

Musical Heatwave founder Norman Gentles — recording gospel music as “Norman Bindy G” — has now written over 100 songs, with new track “His Name Is Jesus” being championed by Gospel JA. The Jamaica Observer feature also spotlights his royalty-recovery work for artistes like Max Romeo and the Bunny Wailer estate, and his mission to educate songwriters on copyrighting their music.

Jamaica Observer

Music Justice for robbed artistes

Music Justice founder Errol Henry is on a mission to help musicians claim millions in stolen royalties they were never paid. Musical Heatwave’s own Norman Gentles is featured in the piece too, stressing that even in 2026 many major artistes still don’t understand copyright — and urging those who’ve been shortchanged not to stay silent out of embarrassment, but to seek help.

Jamaica Observer

Vanessa Bling set to headline St Ann summer send-off show

Dancehall star Vanessa Bling is billed to close out the summer at Plantation Cove, part of a run of season-ending entertainment events across the island.

Jamaica Observer

Queen Ifrica releases fourth studio album, Breath of Life

The 13-track set landed on August 14 with production work from Junior Brown, adding to Queen Ifrica’s catalogue of roots and conscious reggae.

DancehallMag

Masicka’s new album Forever draws attention for Honor Roll collab

The Kraff Gad-featured track has become the most talked-about moment on Masicka’s freshly released third studio album.

DancehallMag

Damian Marley confirms Toronto date for Kaya Fest

The reggae heavyweight announced the performance on Instagram, adding another North American date to a busy run of shows.

Caribbean Today

Terry Ganzie’s We Rise lyric video passes a million views

The reggae artiste’s milestone comes as South Florida’s Reggae Month 2026 is dedicated to the memory of Jimmy Cliff and Third World’s Stephen “Cat” Coore.

Entertainment News

Bob Marley & The Wailers’ Legend hits 15x Platinum in the UK

The compilation’s UK certification is the latest sign of reggae’s continued commercial staying power decades after its release.

Kaboom Mag

Canada launches its first-ever Reggae Month in Toronto

Harbourfront Centre hosted the inaugural launch during Island Soul, with JUNO winners Naomi Cowan and Exco Levi headlining — a nod to Toronto’s roughly 300,000-strong Caribbean diaspora.

Reggae Reflection

Beenie Man makes history as first Caribbean Team Captain on Wild ‘N Out Live

The dancehall veteran takes the Barclays Center stage in New York alongside Gyptian for a milestone US crossover moment.

Gospel

Tamela Mann makes gospel airplay history with 13th No. 1 single

The milestone extends Mann’s run at the top of the gospel charts, adding to a career built on chart-topping records and NAACP Image Award wins.

Gospel

BMI honours gospel’s best at its 2026 Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards

The awards recognised standout songwriters and performers across the gospel industry, part of a busy season of Christian and gospel music honours.

This Day In Reggae History — August 20

On This Day

1960: Senegal gains independence from France

Reggae and roots culture have long drawn on the wider story of African independence movements — this date marks Senegal’s break from French colonial rule.

On This Day

Reggae’s calendar of milestones keeps growing

Every day in reggae history carries a birth, a release, or a milestone worth remembering — check back daily as this section rotates with the date.

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