The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is now accepting entries for the Jamaica Gospel Song, Jamaica Children's Gospel Song and the National Festival of the Performing Arts competitions.
A British DJ renowned for his knowledge of reggae has resigned from a leading commercial radio station in protest over what he called its "continued marginalisation" of the genre.
Jimi Hendrix told us "when I die, just keep playing the records" and that is exactly what we will be doing tomorrow (Sunday, November 25) with Jimi's Jam: The Listening Party Edition.
WHEN ALVA Jarrett was setting up his jerk centre in Manchester, he journeyed all the way to Boston in Portland, the home of the reputed best jerk pork in the island, and brought back a chef. This was in order to capture that good tasting jerk pork at his Lucky Charm Bar and Jerk Centre.
The fifth staging of the annual 12 to 12 Beach Party is set to unfold on Sunday at the Fort Clarence Beach, Portmore, St Catherine. Billed as an all-inclusive event, deejay Konshens is billed to host the party and deliver some of this well-known treats...
Very few restaurants make it past their first year of operation, and according to a study done by The Perry Group, the few who do generally go on to close their doors in the next three to five years.
Jordane Delahaye, Gleaner WriterMusic lovers were treated to a night of live entertainment on Tuesday night with another instalment of Usain Bolt Tracks and Records' Behind the Screen series.
Elina Garanca takes on role of SestoElina Garanca was born in Riga (the capital of Latvia and the largest city of the Baltic states) in 1976 into a musical family.
Reggae music now has its own 'encyclopaedia'. Written by overseas-based Caribbean author Professor Mike Alleyne, the book is called The Encyclopaedia of Reggae...
The postponement of Liquid Nitro In2iTion caused by Hurricane Sandy has forced changes to the event which has sold itself as something different. The event, which is to be held on Saturday at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre, seeks to provide its...
Several Latin American embassies in Kingston will once again, starting next week, showcase the diversity and depth of their Hispanic cultures through the art of cinematography to Jamaicans with the sixth staging of the annual...
Published:Wednesday | November 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM
The Sunday-morning concert Remembering Ruby Martin began with an enticing delivery of Jamaica's national anthem.Not only was the Sunday-morning concert at the Institute of Jamaica Lecture Hall show in memory of the late Ruby...
Published:Wednesday | November 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM
Proponents of the theory of formalism in art posit that the artistic value of any work lies solely in its visual form and requires no insight into the artist. However, to fully appreciate the artistic brilliance that is in play in Astro Saulter's work...
Published:Wednesday | November 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM
BRIEFS'Why Me God?' surpasses Omari's expectationsSince releasing his debut novel Why Me God? in October, sales have surpassed the expectations of its author, gospel artiste Omari.Although unable to quote exact figures from the overall sales of the...
Published:Wednesday | November 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM
Staying true to the foundation of lovers rock reggae music, artiste Cocoa Tea has indeed proven that he possesses both talent and longevity.On November 6, Cocoa Tea released his 22nd studio album, titled In a di Red....
Published:Wednesday | November 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM
Dancehall's 'certified diva', Tifa, rocked the Wyndham Ballroom on Sunday at Pulse's annual Caribbean Model Search (CMS) competition. The Move Your Body songstress gave an energetic and entertaining performance....
AP: Justin Bieber may be Canadian, but he was the all-American boy at Sunday night's American Music Awards (AMAs). The pop singer dominated the awards show, winning three trophies, including artiste of the year....
Sebastien Heins is a young Jamaican actor who got his first break several years ago as a child star playing 'Simba' in the Toronto production of the musical The Lion King, one of the most successful theatrical productions of all...
There is an old adage that says, "Music soothes the savage beast." Additionally, researchers have proven that music plays a great part in influencing brain function, which directly impacts the intellectual, social and personal development of an...
The growing acclaim of the English Handbell Choir of the Church of the Good Shepherd in the Bronx, New York is about to intensify with the arrival of the astonishing news that the choir, comprising mostly Jamaicans, will perform...
STING 2012 this year will have something a little different - young reggae acts.The event's promoters are hoping the difference will create the best Sting in the outing's 29-year history. In collaboration with...
