Often referred to as The Royal Family of Reggae, Morgan Heritage has always been on an anointed and appointed mission to spread the love of God through the gospel music of Rastafari. This may seem like the rootical desire of every culture reggae group, but when all the members of the group hail from one seed you must call it destiny.

Morgan Heritage is a legacy that springs from one man; Denroy Morgan. The Reggae artist, best known for his 1981 gold single, “I’ll Do Anything for You”, is the father of 29 children, five of which make up this group. From youngest to oldest the members are Mr. Mojo, percussionist and rapper; Lukes, guitarist; Peter, lead vocalist; Gramps, keyboards and vocals; and Una, keyboards and vocals. All of the group’s members were born in Brooklyn, NY and raised between New York and Springfield, Massachusetts. They stayed in the States through the very early part of their career and even rehearsed every weekend in their father’s recording studio in Brooklyn. But it was in Jamaica that this group would catch its first big break.

Krosfyah is definitely the hottest band to have ever come out of Barbados. Their distinctive blend of soca, reggae and calypso is exciting fans all over the world. Their music is characterized by a fresh, innovative sound and positive, conscious messages. Krosfyah began in 1989, and has celebrated 15 strong years in the music business, they were originally known as Crossfire. However, in 1993, decided to reshape its image and target a broader international audience. It was at this point that they were renamed Krosfyah. In July 1995, the band released its Ultimate Party-Pump Me Up album, which surpassed all expectations and became the hottest CD of its kind worldwide. The album has received rave reviews in the Caribbean, US, and Europe. Edwin Yearwood, the band's lead singer is also well known throughout the Caribbean as a musician in his own right.

I have to admit, I’m really enjoying listening to the radio these days. From Usher’s “Yeah” to Terror Squad’s “Lean Back,” the list of summer hits seems endless. Still Angie Stone’s new CD “Stone Love” delivers a welcomed breath of fresh air into a market often stifled with sameness. On her interlude “Little Bit of This, Little Bit of That…” Ms. Stone reveals that her first release was a hip hop record, but since then she has broadened her horizons in hopes of “reaching everybody.” This is a feat more artists should attempt.

It’s a sunny afternoon on Fulton Street and the sidewalk is overflowing with spectators, here to see the annual Moshood Sidewalk Fashion Show. This one, celebrating his 10th anniversary, brings even more excitement than the previous nine. Residents of Fort Greene, Brooklyn and visitors alike are adorned in their Moshood fashions as they pay homage to the designer who has made a lasting mark in an industry gone hopelessly urban. A makeshift runway unfurled on the pavement is covered with the famous Afrikan Spirit logo and leads to an elevated stage at the end of the block. Photographers stand at the ready and the tribal rhythms are overtaking the crowd that now spills over parked cars and onto the road.