Miles Davis is universally regarded as one of the most important musicians in history, jazz or otherwise. But he was also a troubled and violent man, a heroin addict known to have physically and ...
A concert by Jamaican reggae singer Capleton was canceled by organizers in Basel, Switzerland, on Nov. 6. The groups Homosexuelle Arbeitsgruppen Basel and Stop Murder Music Bern had opposed the ...
Dancehall reggae star Capleton is facing increasing protests over some of his songs that encourage violence against gays. By Billboard Staff Dancehall reggae star Capleton is facing increasing ...
Harare — Organisers of the Dancehall Festival have started scouting for microphone chanters from the ghettos in Harare and Chitungwiza who will have a rare chance to share the stage with Jamaican ...
When Jamaican dancehall superstars Capleton, Sizzla Kalonji, Antony B and Buju Banton and others decided to “clean up” the genre in the 1990s, they were also responsible for ushering in a new style of ...
A raggae/dancehall singer who has drawn fire for lyrics that critics say advocate violence against gays and lesbians has been removed from the lineup of the Ragga Muffins festival, which comes to the ...
Organisers of Best of the Best concert are confirming that embattled deejay Capleton is still booked for the event. The annual show, now in its 12th year, takes place in Miami, Florida, on May 27.