NEWS Americas, NEW YORK, NY, July 2, 2025: Italian born reggae star Alborosie is set to return to New York City for a highly anticipated performance at Sony Hall on August 4, marking his first show in the city with his band, the Shengen Clan, since 2017.The concert, presented by VP Records, comes ju
News Americas, Washington, D.C., Weds. July 2, 2025: Immigrant rights advocates are celebrating a major legal victory after a federal court today struck down the Trump administration’s sweeping attempt to bar asylum seekers from protection at the U.S.-Mexico border.Immigrants with asylum cases have
By Vijay Prashad and Taroa Zúñiga SilvaNews Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. July 1, 2025: Jeanette Jara, born 1974, prevailed in the Chilean presidential primary of the four major left political forces held on 29 June 2025. With 60% of the vote, Jara defeated Carolina Toha of the Democratic Socialist
News Americas, PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Tues. July 1, 2025: Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo, is a UNESCO World Heritage site – and also the home of an extensive digital archive that saves centuries of Jewish history. Paper documents have been digitized, made accessible, and protected against climate, de
News Americas, Bridgetown, Barbados, Mon. June 30, 2025: Two filmmakers, Ife Alaba (Canada), and Kerel Pinder (Bahamas), walked away from the Cross Continental Forum (CCF) 2025 with grant funding to kickstart co-productions, thanks to support from the Inter-American Development Bank – marking a tang
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. June 30, 2025: Dancehall’s rising star, Stalk Ashley, has reunited with sought-after producer MXSSIVH for their latest collaboration, “Therapy,” released on Friday, June 27th via VP Records.The seductive new single is the second track off MXSSIVH’s highly anticipat
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 27, 2025: Havana’s Jewish heritage is filled with resilience, community, and a fusion of cultures. Heritage tours offer a range of experiences, architectural wonders, and a glimpse into living traditions. The journeys reveal the city’s soul, history, and beauty
By Felicia J. PersaudNews Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. June 26, 2025: I recently returned from Barbados, landing at Miami International Airport during what should have been a peak evening hour. But something was missing: people. The usually buzzing airport felt eerily quiet. Even the visitors’ imm
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. June 26, 2025: VP Records and 17 North Parade continue their deep dive into the iconic 80s digital dancehall producer Kenneth ‘Skengdon’ Black’s catalog with the reissue of Sizzling, the 1988 album by legendary Jamaican artist Frankie Paul.With its infectious beat
News Americas, New York, NY, June 26, 2025: While many celebrated African American icons are remembered for their influence on American culture and civil rights, lesser known are their immigrant roots – deeply connected to the Caribbean. According to research by U.S. archivist and historian Damani D
