Jah9 launched her debut album, “New Name” to a highly appreciative capacity crowd and rave reviews at Redbones last night. An eclectic evening of music, dance, poetry, and album reviews, the launch was a well produced affair with Jah9 and her accompanying hand picked band (Rory’s Dubbites) thrilling audiences with

New Name is the debut album from rising female reggae vocalist Janine “Jah9” Cunningham. Jah9 has been credited as the creator of the “Jazz on Dub” genre, and New Name reflects this masterful blend of the jazz melodies of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone with the dancehall attack of Sizzla

February is reggae month and in keeping with this,  the Reggae Industry Association of Jamaica presents Roots Reggae Wednesdays. Where: the Ampitheatre at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts When: Wednesday February 3, 10,17 & 24 from 8pm to 12 pm. Cost:  FREE