<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Willie Stewart & Friends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willie Stewart]]></description><link>https://www.williestewartandfriends.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:49:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.williestewartandfriends.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Rhythms of Africa 2026: Honoring Reggae Legends and Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. Run Di Riddim:...]]></description><link>https://www.williestewartandfriends.com/post/rhythms-of-africa-2026-honoring-reggae-legends-and-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b9599aadda05358e1cb1ed</guid><category><![CDATA[MEDIA MENTIONS & ARTICLES]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:01:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d178f9_5f41aa86742f4d5e9d0904ff00b41e38~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_530,h_415,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Willie Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reggae legend Willie Stewart releases ‘Have a Little Faith,’ carrying Third World’s legacy forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[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,” a humanitarian...]]></description><link>https://www.williestewartandfriends.com/post/reggae-legend-willie-stewart-releases-have-a-little-faith-carrying-third-world-s-legacy-f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b8d9a11d5a8875c9f517e8</guid><category><![CDATA[MEDIA MENTIONS & ARTICLES]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:36:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d178f9_ae795002131549ab9851f1e8486abddc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Willie Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willie Stewart’s Rhythms Of Africa to celebrate Jamaica in most personal edition yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 music event in...]]></description><link>https://www.williestewartandfriends.com/post/willie-stewart-s-rhythms-of-africa-to-celebrate-jamaica-in-most-personal-edition-yet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b8d4ab6237d254f366284e</guid><category><![CDATA[MEDIA MENTIONS & ARTICLES]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:26:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d178f9_91a9dbafcdc34ea9aec09e64b7ca68eb~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_682,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Willie Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Third World drummer assembles reggae legends for ‘historic’ collab]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, “Which musician will...]]></description><link>https://www.williestewartandfriends.com/post/former-third-world-drummer-assembles-reggae-legends-for-historic-collab</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af4b8c1b8e90b2a7e967b3</guid><category><![CDATA[MEDIA MENTIONS & ARTICLES]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:51:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d178f9_df199b6be57342a2b139e80ffc77f083~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Willie Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willie Stewart on the history behind Third World’s iconic ‘96° in the Shade’]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 1865 (96° In The...]]></description><link>https://www.williestewartandfriends.com/post/willie-stewart-on-the-history-behind-third-world-s-iconic-96-in-the-shade</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b975533211ea9fd3d7d236</guid><category><![CDATA[MEDIA MENTIONS & ARTICLES]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:50:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d178f9_44fb05b3cbb5457ba2b957408692755e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Willie Stewart</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>