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Reggae singer Nature Ellis is calling for balance in the type of songs that are played on-air and other mainstream platforms. “Since the last five years, I’m afraid to turn on my radio,” he shared with The Gleaner. “It’s hard to find some nice...

“It’s a game of psychology,” said Marcy Chin about the music industry as she spoke about her hopes of becoming the next superstar out of Jamaica. “Since the start of 2022, I have learnt that it’s not just how a lot of people see it; don’t take the...

Vuvuzelas blowing, phone lights high in the air, cameras flashing and the voices of some of dancehall’s leading acts echoing into the streets were the sights and sounds coming from the National Stadium last Saturday as supporters of the genre came...

There’s no denying the magnetism of reggae music to Orange Street. The beloved ‘Beat/Music Street’ has been consecrated as a cultural site for the development of Jamaican music with artistes including Dennis Brown being born there, and several...

“It truly is a wonderful honour,” esteemed actress Sheryl Lee Ralph told The Sunday Gleaner about her Black Reel Awards nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress. The nod, given for role in the comedic hit series Abbott Elementary, is among...

R Kelly’s musical accomplishments have been accompanied by a long history of allegations that he sexually abused women and children. Now the R...

CHICAGO (AP): R Kelly could be in his 80s before the singer is free again, based on a 30-year prison term imposed this week by a New York federal judge for parlaying his fame to sexually abuse young fans, including some who were children. And if...

Ten finalists have been named for the 2022 Jamaica Festival Song Competition. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange made the announcement in a release on Friday. “We will remember that initially, the panel selected...

Richard Chin plays many roles standing backstage, as a father, motivator, inspiration, and cheerleader of Tessanne Chin. He was recently spotted at the 2022 Jamaica Rum Festival in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, watching intently as the songstress hit the...

Known for her love, knowledge and unwavering will to promote reggae music locally and abroad, Andrea Davis embodies what it means to blend passion and purpose. From conceptualising International Reggae Day (IRD) in 1994 to organising the annual...

NEW YORK (AP): R Kelly was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans, including some who were just children, in a systematic scheme that went on for decades. Through tears and anger, several of Kelly...

NEW ORLEANS (AP): Black culture, in all its glory, will be on display over the 4th of July holiday weekend in New Orleans as thousands converge on the city for the in-person return of the Essence Festival of Culture. The multi-day event begins with...