Seretse Small, CEO and Founder, Griot Music Griot Music recently received an official endorsement for Live Music Nation from the Jamaica Tourist Board who have pledged their full support.  Live Music Nation now offers quality live music shows four nights a week at different venues around Kingston. Targeting the Jamaican

YardEdge talked to Jamaican rapper, Kariuki–another Busta Rhymes in the making? YardEdge: Why are you an artist/musician and when did you first become one? Kariuki: I considered myself an artist long before making any form of music, as I always enjoyed visual and graphic art. However I found fresh new

Nina with Ozou’ne on keyboard, Paul Madden on bass and Neisan Hardy on drums Doing a mix of original and cover songs, jazz singer, NIna, was featured last Friday night at the Village Blues Bar. Performing to an enthusiastic crowd, Nina was well worth coming out for. A veteran of

Aug 19  9:00 BB Kings NY, NY Aug 21  9:00  Mr. Small’s Theatre, Millvale, PA Aug 23 10:00 Upstate Reggae on the River, Eco Music Festival, Croton-on-Hudson, NY Sep 3  9:00 The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, MI Sep 4  9:00 Caribbean Village Bar & Grill, Indianapolis, IN Sep 5  9:00

Sean Paul performing at the Carthage Festival Sean Paul and crew recently performed at the Uppsala Reggae Festival in Sweden. Despite some troubles with the local Uppsala Police who questioned a number of artistes including Sean Paul for suspicion of marijuana use, the performance was a big hit. Sean Paul

Gas Money was the headlining act last night at the Live Music Nation’s show presented by Griot Music at Christopher’s last night.  The night featured a wide variety of musical talent stretching from Seretse Small on jazz guitar who gave the crowd a special treat by also singing the blues

“Arguably the most prolific female vocalist in present day Reggae, singer/ songwriter Etana has struck a cord with the masses and like any beautiful melody she’s winning the hearts of the people one song at a time.” For more information contact Melissa Eldemire at  melissa.eldemire@islandoutpost.com

All shows begin at 7:30 pm. Cost is $500.00 A Loyalty Program is available where patrons will receive a loyalty card which entitles them to 2 free shows after attending 7 shows. For more information visit:  http://www.griotpublishing.com

Help Live Music Nation make Jamaica the live music capital of the world! Live Music Nation shows begin this week- 3 venues, 4 nights, 4 artists. Tuesday, August 5: Christopher’s, Seretse Small Thursday, August 7: Christopher’s, Gas Money Gas Money Friday, August 8: Village Cafe, Ian Hird Ian Hird, Saxonphonist

Check out these upcoming shows for Rootz Underground: Aug 17 2008 9:00P Crossroads Baltimore, Maryland Aug 19 2008 9:00P BB Kings New York, New York Aug 21 2008 9:00P Mr. Small’s Theatre Millvale, Pennsylvania Aug 23 2008 10:00A Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival Croton-on-Hudson, NY Sep 3 2008 9:00P The Blind Pig