**At 89, the legendary Jamaican percussionist is set to receive the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service, recognizing nearly seven decades of musical excellence and his enduring contribution to Jamaica’s cultural heritage.** **By Keisha Martin | October 17, 2026** **KINGSTON, JAMAICA** — For nearly seven decades, veteran Jamaican percussionist Lawrence “Larry” McDonald has played an instrumental role in shaping the sound of Jamaican music, contributing to the development of ska,...

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — You could feel something different about this crowd before the first live note was sung. Outside Crown Hill Theatre, Arin Ray fans had already formed a line before doors opened, patiently waiting for the Brooklyn stop of the LIMBO Tour. There was excitement, but no chaos. These were longtime listeners who knew exactly who they had come to see. Inside, the room told the rest of the story. Under low lighting, people ordered drinks, found their people and settled into...

By noon, the line was already forming outside the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Rum & Music promised three days, three experiences, one Ultimate Caribbean Weekend, and after two back-to-back days of music, culture and live entertainment, Sunday, September 6, brought the weekend to its final experience: The Ultimate Fête. And once those gates opened, there was no easing into anything. The entire Navy Yard was abuzz. Bars packed. Sold-out tables filled. VIP fully active. Photo activations buzzing....