LONG BEACH – Capleton, the controversial Jamaican reggae singer whose lyrics glorify killing gay people, has been booted off the bill of this weekend’s Ragga Muffins Festival, organizers said.

Rastafarian firebrand star Capleton is excited about the release of his upcoming album, “Heights of Fire,” an album title that he says is synonymous with his “relentless, fiery spirit”. “This album ...

Credited as one of the primary artists who brought reggae traditions back to dancehall music, Jamaican legend Capleton has been an industry force since the late 1980s. Back then, his focus on ...

The I-Ternal Fire Tour with Capleton is Oct. 10 at the Mansion Night Club, 130 Collinsville Ave., East St. Louis. It takes more than artists to create a music scene. Here we highlight the promoters, ...

UPDATE: The Capleton show scheduled for this weekend at the Kinetic Playground has been canceled. I’ll have more on this, and on reaction to it, tomorrow. This past weekend, a young friend of mine ...

The countdown is on for Treasure Beach Food, Rum and Reggae Festival, returning to the island’s south coast from November 7 – 9, 2025. Known for pairing Jamaica’s finest culinary experiences with rich ...