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Interviews reggae musician Clement Dodd in New York City. Release of the album 'Nice Up the Dance' under Heartbeat Records; Family background; Origin of his moniker Sir Coxsone.

This article reports that celebrated Guyanese-born reggae singer Ricky Husbands, a long-time resident of Brazil, is currently in the United States promoting his new soul/reggae/ballads album titled "Steppingstone" and traveling with the Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour starting this month in Houston, Austin and San Antonio, Texas, and on to stops in California and Las Vegas. Husbands toured in the United States last year as well, promoting his third CD, "Oneness and Justice," and greeting fans in New York and Canada. In between singing on the road, he's been recording a CD of soul at the recording studio of Owen Flynn of Connecticut.

Focuses on Reggaeton, the hip-hop sung in Spanish and some English that is laced with Caribbean rhythms and has spread to the U.S. from Puerto Rico. Popularity of reggaeton in Los Angeles County, California, home to the nation's largest Latino population; Ways that this dance music is influencing mainstream tastes; How the music's crossing over among various Latino groups is fueling its power, according to music industry experts; Examples of the music's appeal; Suggestion that the cross-cultural popularity has everything to do with the music's core audience: the growing demographic of young, American-born Latinos.

Reports on the dissatisfaction of gay rights groups with an apology issued by reggae artist Capleton for his homophobic songs in San Francisco, California. Statement issued by his manager about the issue; Pressure on the artist to address his lyrics and homophobia; Participation of Capleton in an antigay concert in Jamaica.

Reports on the protest against reggae artist Beenie Man in San Francisco, California. Refusal of the building's manager to sign a contract with promoter Steven Shirley; Lyrics of the songs of Beenie Man; Reasons for the protests.

Reports on the concert of reggae dancehall artist Bounty Killer at Regency Center in San Francisco, California. Comparison of the Jamaican performer with slew artists within the dancehall genre; Content of the lyrics of Killer; Number of tickets sold.

Highlights the celebration of the Black Music Month with special focus on reggae music in New York City. Contribution of singer Bob Marley in introducing the music genre; Other musicians famous for performing reggae; Record label built by music mogul Chris Blackwell specializing on the genre.

Reports on the performance of five-year-old New York City-based reggae singer Jahnei Clarke at a reggae concert in Florida. Stage performance; Songs sung; Performances with Freddy McGregor; Childhood of Clarke, as described by his mother Annette.

Highlights the Rebel Salute 2001 concert, a tribute to reggae artists in New York, New York. Emphasis on the birthday celebration of musician Tony Rebel; List of reggae artists participating in the concert; Response of the audience to the performance of musicians Kymani Marley and Abijah.

The article reports on the effect of the arrest of reggae musician, Buju Banton, for cocaine on the reggae industry in Florida. It notes that Banton and two other men were arrested after an undercover operation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for planning to possess and distribute five kilos of cocaine. It mentions that Jamaican fans believe that the operation was especially enforced to arrest Banton for his anti-gay lyrics.

The author reflects on the prevalence of homophobia in hip-hop music in the U.S. He states that hip-hop and reggae artists who expressed offensive comments about the GLBT community in their music have garnered much attention in the past. He notes that one way to eliminate hate music is to avoid listening to and supporting any artists who release these kind of music. He expresses hope that gay and lesbian musicians will alleviate homophobia in music.

Features reggae singer Matisyahu, whose first major label studio album "Youth" has climbed to the number one spot on the sales chart of iTunes Music Store in the U.S.

Focuses on performers in New York City who mix Jewish identity with the sounds of Hip Hop and other contemporary music. How these musicians blend music from different cultures; Events at downtown clubs that are open to all but are intended to bring together young Jews looking for community outside traditional institutions; Comments of various musicians; How artists raised on punk, hip-hop, reggae and dance music want their Judaism to be part of their work.

Reports on the cancellation of Capleton's performance in two-day fundraising event, Reggae in the Park, in San Francisco, California. Reason for the cancellation; Intention of Global Exchange to foster a partnership between GLBT people, anti-violence groups and the organization; Controversies in Capleton's New Jersey concert.

Buju Banton, one of more popular reggae artists from Jamaica recently performed at the “Buju Unplugged” press event at Show Night Club in Manhattan, New York where performed cuts from his new VP records album, “Friends for Life,” which was released on March 11. Notables in attendance at the event included radio personality Jabba from the radio station Hot 97; actor and reggae artist Leon, from HBO's “Oz” and Broadway actress Heather Alicia Simms, from August Wilson's “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom”. Banton's new album features his usual unrelenting, uplifting, consciousness-raising lyrics and powerhouse production. Banton will share his spiritual message of hope and peace on a worldwide tour, which kicks off at the Hammerstein Ballroom on March 13.

Reviews the Guinness Reggae Carifest 2K2 at Randalls Island, New York. Performances of dance-hall reggae singers Elephant Man, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer; Style and appearance; Songs; Response of the crowd.

Focuses on reggae music, in light of New York City's reggae concert on Randalls Island. How reggae has evolved since the 1970s; Focus on dancehall reggae, where creativity and competitiveness are closely linked; History of reggae music and the Jamaican record industry; Mention of the genre's two biggest record labels, VP and Greensleeves; Various artists, including Beenie Man, Elephant Man and Bounty Killer.

Reports the musical tribute concert of musicians Lee Ritenour, Jonathan Butler, Patti Austin and Gerald Albright to deceased reggae musician Bob Marley in New York, New York. Fondness of Ritenour on the reggae music of Marley; Awards and achievements of Ritenour; Ticket prices for the event.

Presents information on the 2001 Reggae Riddums Arts Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana and on the recording problems of Anita Baker. Musicians who will participate in the reggae event; Baker's filing of a lawsuit against audio equipment firm Zomba Recording Corp.

Reports on guests on 'Rockers TV,' a television program hosted by Earl Chin, a presenter of reggae videos in the United States. John Holt; Phyllis Dillon; Concert planned for a New York audience.

Provides information on reggae concerts in New York, New York in August 2000. Performances of Kymani Marley and other reggae artists for the Reggae Summerfest; Career highlights Marley and siblings; Impact of Central Park's Summerstage Free Concert Series on Jamaicans.

Reports on the performance of music performer Shinehead in New York, New York. Shinehead's performance of classic reggae music; Career history and achievements; Shinehead's pursuit of a career as an actor.