Overview:Jimi Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American rock legend. He was a singer, songwriter and guitarist, considered to be one of the most influential electric guitarists in rock music history. He achieved worldwide fame in 1967, when he played at the Monterey Pop Festival, then headlined the legendary 1969 Woodstock Festival before his death in 1970, at the age of 27. Find articles, videos, and pictures of Jimi Hendrix here.
Overview:A community guide to international politics. Discuss world affairs, share opinions about politicians and policies, or suggest new stories and blogs about the international scene.
Overview:Robert Nesta Marley, better known as Bob Marley, was a Jamaican musical artist. He is the most widely known performer of reggae music, and is famous for popularizing the genre outside Jamaica. A faithful Rastafari, Marley is regarded by many as a prophet of the religion. He is also the recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Overview:In Japan, a massive earthquake struck on March 11, 2011, leaving many dead and many more injured and / or homeless. Find more news on the Japan Earthquake 2011 below.
Overview:Buju Banton is a Jamaican reggae star. He was arrested in Miami on conspiracy to possess and intent to distribute cocaine. Find more Buju Banton news and information here.
Overview:Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born February 2, 1977), known simply as Shakira, is a two-time Grammy Award and eight-time Latin Grammy Award-winning Colombian singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. She is best known for hits like "Wherever, Wherever." See more about Shakira here.
Overview:Al Sharpton is an American Baptist minister, political and civil rights/social justice activist, and radio talk show host. HE was a canidate for the Democratic nomination for US president in 2004. He hosts his own radio talk show, Keepin' It Real, and is a regular guest on The O'Reilly Factor and MSNBC.