Even as Kareem ‘Remus’ Burrell navigates the ins and outs of the music industry and secures his place as a producer of merit, he is not afraid to wholeheartedly embrace the great legacy of his late father, Phillip ‘Fatis’ Burrell. He continues to...
On National Heroes Day, Rastafarian reggae artiste Sizzla, dressed in a smart, well-fitting three-piece suit, came with a repatriation and reparation message to present to Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, the grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie I....
It was definitely a case of ‘better a little late than never’ for Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph on Heroes Day, when she showed up at King’s House to be officially conferred with the Order of Jamaica (OJ), a title which now gives her...
When Dr Ephraim Martin, president of Martin’s International, founder of the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) executive producer of the Chicago Music Awards and chair of the Chicago-based Black Heroes Matter coalition, steps up...
Stating that “a systemic failure has occurred”, executive director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), Cordell Green, is of the opinion that the gatekeepers for radio and television should be embarrassed that the regulatory body has...
By the end of the concert at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) last Sunday, a few things were accepted as fact: on that great resurrection morn, Karen Smith will be the leader of the ‘Jerusalem Choir’; the spirit...
Top of the wish list for Sherene Harris, principal of Baxter’s Mountain Primary School in St Mary, is a literacy room for her students, who range from grades one to six. That wish is very closely followed by Internet connection, computers and...
When the members of the legendary Toots and the Maytals band announced last December that they would be changing their name to oBessa, they vowed to pull out all the stops by “bringing the best of Toots and the Maytals experience and unveiling...
When foundation gospel singer and musician, Sam Wisdom, was told that he was selected for special honour at this year’s Sterling Gospel Music Awards, he admitted that his first feeling was “a little annoyance”. And that stemmed from the fact that...
Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer Roy ‘Gramps’ Morgan is always eager to share new music with his fans, and today he is giving them a special treat, a six-track EP. However, Gramps is playing games, as he has yet to...
King of Reggae Bob Marley is no longer number one on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart. After holding on to pole position for a staggering, unbroken two years and seven months, the album Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers has...
Acclaimed musician Noel Browne, one of the five musical Browne brothers, which also includes Glen, Danny and Clevie, as well as the late Dalton, passed away in Wolverhampton, England, on the weekend. His death comes close to the two-year...
This year, September to be precise, marks three decades in the life of the Sunbeam Early Childhood Development Centre, a pre-school and kindergarten institution run by the Meadowvale Seventh Day Adventist church. It is also the 30th anniversary for...
The funeral service for Horace ‘Culture Dan’ Clarke, the Rastafarian entertainer and Twelve Tribes of Israel soldier, who was gunned at Sizzla Kalonji’s Judgement Yard in August Town on June 19, will be held on Sunday. Culture Dan’s sister, Colleen...
King of Comedy Oliver Samuels has a new status – viral – and this time it’s definitely not because of one of his numerous side-splitting jokes. Oliver’s video, in which he questioned Jamaica’s allegiance to the British monarchy and aired his...
It was in a roundabout way that Grammy award-winning songwriter Carlos Battey, known in music circles as Jackie’s Boy, got involved in a project by a Jamaican producer. Described as “one of today’s songwriters in music industry contributing...
They didn’t believe in him, but “God did” has been DJ Khaled’s refrain in recent times. His new slogan is intentional. God Did is the name of his 13th album, which was released on August 26, and as first week sales are in, predictions by music...
Reggae's acclaimed 'Messenjah', Luciano, is known for his passionate delivery of timeless songs; his energetic performances on stage; his 'Holy Ras' persona, which some in the music industry choose to take offence with; and his no-holds-barred...
A conversation with singer, songwriter and deejay from St Vincent and the Grenadines, Shiiloh, is flavoured with all the spices from the Caribbean, pretty much the same way her music is. Caribbean unity and integration and the West Indies...
Last Sunday evening, the University Chapel, UWI, Mona, came alive with the sound of music as the National Chorale of Jamaica (NCOJ) presented its Golden Gala Concert, in celebrations of its milestone 50th anniversary. Guest performers for the...
Reggae singer Blvk H3ro (pronounced ‘Black Hero’), who is signed to Delicious Vinyl Island, is on his very first tour of the United States of America and from all reports, he has been blowing up the summer tour circuit. From Wynwood in Florida to...
Upon hearing that Merciless’ autopsy report has been deemed inconclusive, his former manager and producer, Harvel ‘Gadaffie’ Hart, is reiterating claims which he made shortly after the deejay’s sudden death. He said that the Gal Dem Gizzada...
During his whirlwind, first visit to Jamaica last week, Sunday Are [pronounced Ar-reh], manager of Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid, pronounced that “reggae music is alive and well” and shared that he has hopes of staging a mega concert in the island....
History was again created inside the National Indoor Sports Centre last week Thursday night when 22-year-old emerging singer, Sacaj, walked away with the Festival Song title, triumphing in a field that saw her as the only female finalist. Her...
