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Published:Thursday | July 29, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Orlando 'Highya Ziya' Bryan has done several recordings, released and unreleased, before Guide and Protect.However, it is that song, recorded at John Bigs studio and accompanied by a video, which he seems most enthusiastic about - and with good cause.

Published:Thursday | July 29, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Across the island, people seem to be having a good time and we're capturing all the smiles and laughs....

Published:Wednesday | July 28, 2010 | 12:00 AM

It is no exaggeration to say dancehall and reggae artiste Chino McGregor is somewhat a phenomenon in Japan.His sophomore Japan album, Never Change, which was released last Wednesday, debuted at the number seven spot on the Japan iTunes Top Reggae album...

Published:Wednesday | July 28, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Something Extra was at Reggae Sumfest, the greatest reggae show on earth which was held in Montego Bay, on Friday night. See who was caught on our camera.

Published:Wednesday | July 28, 2010 | 12:00 AM

With a hit song rocking local and overseas airwaves, roots singer Gyptian is looking for even bigger things with Hold You, his latest album which was released last week by VP...

Published:Wednesday | July 28, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Natalie is not only beautiful, but talented. This petite, yet striking, young woman possesses singing and songwriting skills and has been recording R&B/Soul music for...

Published:Wednesday | July 28, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Ten finalists in the Claro Jamaica Festival Song Competition 2010 organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission will be vying for the largest prize package in the history of the competition.Prizes up for grabs at the Ranny Williams...

Published:Tuesday | July 27, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The immense popularity of the now defunct Japansplash, consistent tours by a number of performers (including Voicemail) and specifically Japanese releases by the other prominent dancehall all-male group TOK, are evidence of reggae and dancehall's good standing...

Published:Tuesday | July 27, 2010 | 12:00 AM

It's been a while - more than three decades, in fact - since Robert Livingston, after a hard day's work, used to hang out at Cash and Carry at 125 Orange Street, sipping Guinness and enjoying the calming effects of nature's herbs...

Published:Tuesday | July 27, 2010 | 12:00 AM

NDTC SEASON IS ON - The National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) opened its 48th season of dance at the Little Theatre, Tom Redcam Avenue, on Friday night.

Published:Tuesday | July 27, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Alison Maitland-Walker - Sponsored by: Tourwise LtdHeight: 5ft 6.5"Age: 26Hometown: Ocho RiosAlison, a delicately featured sylph, is also a daredevil sports enthusiast.

Published:Tuesday | July 27, 2010 | 12:00 AM

On an evening that seemed to be favoured by God, as was demonstrated by the fine weather, Ann Marie Laing was declared the winner of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)/Grace Tropical Rhythms Jamaica Gospel Song...

Published:Monday | July 26, 2010 | 12:00 AM

We've got two words for you: Reggae Sumfest! If you missed it you missed a night of fun and excitement. Something Extra was there to bring you the highlights.

Published:Monday | July 26, 2010 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: At 5:40 Sunday morning, the mud-lake-turned-entertainment-complex at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay was solid as a rock, as the massive crowd waited loyally for the renowned cure that the 'doctor' Moses...

Published:Monday | July 26, 2010 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: Emerging from behind a smoke-screen stage, multi-platinum artiste, Usher Raymond IV, paused, his dancers knelt as if bowing to their saviour, while the thousands of Jamaicans greeted him with deafening...

Published:Sunday | July 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The celebration of the 135th anniversary of the founding of St Luke's Church continued last Sunday with an organ recital by former church member Dr Richard Beckford and singing by tenor, Lieutenant Commander John McFarlane.

Published:Sunday | July 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The search for the next face of Pulse is truly on. The Gleaner will be bringing some of the faces of the Pulse Model Search to your doorstep so look out for them.

Published:Sunday | July 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Thousands of persons at the 17th staging of Reggae Sumfest were able to benefit from a cash rebate offered by Wisynco Group. The distribution and manufacturing company gave a $50 instant cash-back rebate to some Reggae Sumfest patrons when they purchased drinks at the event.

Published:Sunday | July 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Our 'artical queen' has made her return to the pageant scene after copping the 2010 Miss Jamaica Universe title a few weeks ago. Although a front-runner to win the title, Phillipps remained focused and driven, not allowing herself to be sideswiped by over confidence.

Published:Sunday | July 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM

She is not easily placed in one or another genre of music. But Katherine Williams continues to put her heart into her work. Crimson Heart Replica (CHR) is the name Williams, a 25-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist, goes by.

Published:Sunday | July 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Voicemail's Kevin Blair and Craig Jackson broke down and wept bitterly on Thursday night, as reality struck that their friend and brother Oniel Edwards was no longer the third leg in their act.

Published:Sunday | July 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Fred W Kennedy, author of Daddy Sharpe - A narrative of the life and adventures of Samuel Sharpe: A West Indian slave, written by himself 1832, has given permission to the Little Theatre Movement (LTM) National Pantomime Company to use an extract from the book in their new heritage production, Letters for Emancipendence, which opens at the Little-Little Theatre next Sunday.

Published:Sunday | July 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM

A refreshing blend of contemporary and traditional gospel has been lined up for the Grace Tropical Rhythms Jamaica Gospel Song competition tonight at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre.

Published:Saturday | July 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM

To many old-timers in Boys' Town, Neville 'Lager' Reid is best known as a hard-hitting opening batsman who represented that community in the Senior Cup cricket competition during the 1960s and 1970s.

Published:Saturday | July 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: With no lingering feuds, Thursday night's Dancehall Night segment of Reggae Sumfest 2010 at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre, in Montego Bay, was a rather mild affair, as the stinging and oftentimes contentious lyrics of former years was replaced by much more sober offerings.

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