The life and times of Bob Marley and his influence on post-colonial music is the focus of a course being offered this month at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, part of New York University's (NYU) Tisch School of Arts in lower Manhattan.
To the superstitiously inclined, the year 2013 may very well be viewed with pessimism, 13 being a number not held in reverence by such persons. With all the hardships of the past year and the setting of the stage by the authorities for a repeat performance, one can't help but tend to agree.
Despite two wins from two entries over the past three years in the Global Battle of the Bands, Seretse Small, the man who hosts Jamaica's leg of the competition, says there is still some uncertainty surrounding the island's staging.
One of its largest audiences, ever, attended the Jazz in the Gardens concert at Jamaica Pegasus hotel last Sunday. Perhaps this was because it was the end-of-year show and people wanted somewhere to go; perhaps it was because they liked the line-up of the performers.
Japanese reggae artiste Yoko, popularly known as Rankin Pumpkin, is now beaming with pride as she achieved her major goal for 2012 when she appeared alongside dancehall's elite at Sting 2012 on Boxing Day.
At nine years old, Junior Gospel Champion Ramone Watson somewhat fulfilled the prophetic declaration 'A little child shall lead them' when he upstaged his more established and senior counterparts at Genesis 2013, held at the Montego Bay Community College on New Years' Day.
Five years ago Jamaican entrepreneur Alex Morrissey started JamaicansMusic.com as a project while studying at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Five years on the website is known as one of those pioneering elements in the Jamaican music circuit, marketing brand Jamaica to the world.
Despite the slow start, a few technical glitches and a modest turnout, Genesis, an annual gospel concert held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, was able to soldier on.
quickiesLive From Kgn hits Manor ParkA breezy Saturday night in Manor Park Plaza was the perfect setting for the fiery second staging of Live From Kingston.
French Connection has done it again.Dubbed 'The Magnificent', the staple New Year's Eve party lived up to its glamorous expectations at the Constant Spring Golf Club.
Opera fans will have a rare opportunity to witness Hector Berlioz's vast war epic Les Troyens (The Trojans) when the Met Opera in HD resumes tomorrow at 12 noon in the Carib 5, Cross Roads, St Andrew.Les Troyens was last...
Ranked as one of the top female vocalists in the rock era, the scintillating Dionne Warwick is set to share her musical prowess at the 17th staging of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival....
While many persons are busy making resolutions for the New Year, several artistes plan to make themselves more visible in the music industry.After getting much exposure from the Digicel Rising Stars a few years ago, Shuga...
Jamaica's 50th was fittingly celebrated downtown on the waterfront. A dazzling display of fireworks originated from a barge strategically placed on the Kingston Harbour and from the vocals of some of Jamaica's finest artistes....
The veterans of reggae and dancehall music have no intention of slowing down in 2013. According to at least four music industry players with careers running more than 10 years, 2013 simply means more work....
Artistes who did not necessarily have a great year claim they have big things on the agenda for 2013. Laden, who has been noticeably absent this year, for instance...
LOS ANGELES (AP):The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey continues to rule them all at the box office, staying on top for a third straight week and capping a record-setting US$10.8-billion year in moviegoing....
The Resistance didn't begin until around two hours after its slated start time, but once the first act, Raging Fyah, took to the stage, all was forgiven.Late Jamaican reggae producer Philip 'Fattis' Burrell, who passed...
It was probably the most powerful performance ever given of one of Jamaica's, and the world's, great songs.Heard by a privileged audience at the Jamaica College auditorium on Friday night, the song, Bob Marley's Redemption...
