March 11, 2026, by Howard Campbell/South Florida Caribbean News LINK: SFCN Richie Stephens at Rhythms of Africa (File photo) MIRAMAR – When drummer Willie Stewart, his fellow musicians and guest artists take the stage for Rhythms Of Africa in late April,  it will be nearly five months since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica. The two shows, scheduled for April 18-19 at Miramar Cultural Center, are dedicated to that country which is still recovering from the Category 5 system.

March 10, 2026, by Tracy Kahn/Caribbean Life LINK: Caribbean Life , JAMAICA Willie Stewart, drummer of the legendary reggae band Third World, releases his new single “Have a Little Faith,” continuing the group’s legacy of music rooted in resilience and unity. Photo courtesy of Jason Cowell, Roaming Photo Studio Willie Stewart is not finished telling Jamaica’s story. The former drummer of the legendary reggae band Third World has released a new single, “Have a Little Faith,

March 5, 2026, by Howard Campbell/OBSERVER LINK: OBSERVER , JAMAICA Willie Stewart (in dark outfit) pays tribute to Ken Boothe and his wife Dulan (centre in red) at the April 27, 2025 Rhythms Of Africa show at the Miramar Cultural Centre in Miramar, Florida. To Boothe's right is his daughter Karen. In five weeks, Willie Stewart stages Rhythms Of Africa at Miramar Cultural Center in South Florida.  It will be the most personal edition since he first produced the Afrocentric mu

February 24, 2026, by Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer. LINK: The Gleaner , JAMAICA Former THIRD WORLD drummer, William "Willie" Stewart, at last Thursday's thanksgiving service for Stephen "Cat" Coore. Stewart has written, arranged, and is the co-executive producer of the song, 'Have a Little Faith': All proceeds will go towards Hurricane Melissa relief. At the thanksgiving service for Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore last Thursday, the Rev. Astor Carlyle asked a serious question, “Whi

January 21, 2026, by Anthony Turner/CaribbeanNationalWeekly.com LINK: CaribbeanNationalWeekly The passing of Third World co-founder Stephen “Cat” Coore on Sunday has reignited interest in the band’s impressive catalogue. Songs like Now That We Found Love (1978), 96 Degrees in the Shade , Try Jah Love (1982), Reggae Ambassador , Sense of Purpose , and Forbidden Love highlight Third World’s crossover appeal and social consciousness. Almost five decades after the release of