The air was heady with the scent of Jamaica's favourite dark beer, as patrons filed into the National Indoor Sports Centre to celebrate Sir Arthur Guinness Day on Thursday.The venue was jam-packed as patrons gathered...
Arnold Schwarzenegger had an affair with Brigitte Nielsen shortly before she wed Sylvester Stallone.The philandering actor has revealed he had a steamy fling with the actress - who was once married to his good pal Sylvester - during the early years of...
Ghett'a Life's Kadeem Wilson features in the gospel musical Backslider, which opened at the Theatre Place over the weekend.Wilson, who is no stranger to acting or the big screen, having had a role in the...
Edna Manley College (EMC) final-year student Webster McDonald culminated his mandatory research project into an on-the-edge dramatic presentation, at the Denis Scott Studio Theatre on Saturday....
IT is an industry that earns millions, even billions each year and employs many in and outside of Jamaica, but the music industry is one of those areas that lacks the expertise needed to move the business forward.
Although so many have been dismayed at the fact that Peter Tosh has until now never been honoured by Jamaica, there are others who are livid that the outspoken revolutionary singer/musician has been recently named to receive the highest civilian commendation this country offers, the Order of Merit. And yet, I am bemused to think how Mr Tosh would have responded were he here.
Bellywoman Bangarang, the latest dramatic production from the School of Drama at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, promises to provide an excellent start to a new academic year of theatrical performances.
Earth a Run Red was not singer Richie Spice's debut to the reggae-loving public at home and abroad, but his wail about degenerating social conditions ("Earth a run red/ten-year-old a look dem owna tea bread") gave him that all-important break.
Long before recorded music arrived in Jamaica, audiences were entertained by what were called 'street singers'. These street singers, like the mento singers that followed, based their lyrics on real life and on notorious individuals.
Published:Saturday | September 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM
Kadeem Wilson, no stranger to acting or the big screen, having had a role in the popular Jamaican movie Ghett'A Life, is sure to woo theatre audiences when the gospel musical Backslider opens this weekend at Theatre Place in New Kingston.
Published:Saturday | September 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM
Entrepreneur and businessman Mark Foster is aiming to deliver another locally produced reality show. The show is called Island Rockers and will be aired on CVM TV. Island Rockers is expected to feature eight men and eight women who will challenge each other for a grand prize of $500,000.
Published:Saturday | September 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM
The works of Jamaican composers across several musical genres will be featured in the 2012 concert season of the Diocesan Festival Choir as the highly acclaimed performing group celebrates Jamaica's rich musical heritage.
Zip Jock Dymond is making final preparations for tomorrow's staging of his monthly event, Full Chaarge Saturdays, to be hosted at Club View, Ocho Rios, St Ann.The party encapsulates the ZJ's approach to...
On Sunday, Seaford Town, Westmoreland, will receive yet another infusion of German culture at a 'German Day in Seaford Town'.The concert at Seaford Town Museum and All-Age School...
Published:Thursday | September 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM
Guinness Jamaica is in the final stages of preparatory work for the Arthur Guinness Celebrations to be held at the National Indoor Sports Centre tonight. With no time left, the premium brand and the production crew of Team Solutions...
Published:Thursday | September 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM
The traffic congestion leading to the venue hinted that Tracks & Records would be full for Tuesday's installation of Behind The Screen, but no one was prepared for the large crowd that turned out to see Konshens....
Published:Thursday | September 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM
ST LOUIS (AP): With a string of gold albums, a hit TV series and the signature Moon River, Andy Williams was a voice of the 1960s, although not the '60s we usually hear about....
Published:Wednesday | September 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM
World-A-Reggae: the 100 Best Entries from the First International Reggae Poster Contest, will be open to the public on Sunday at 11 a.m.Founded and organised by the Jamaican, US-based poster artist Michael...
Published:Wednesday | September 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM
JIS:The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is seeking to capitalise on the successful staging of activities during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the country's Independence.According to JCDC director of field services, Marjorie...
Published:Wednesday | September 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM
Local Red Bull Thre3Style competition winner, DJ Nicco, was excitedly gearing up to represent Jamaica in the global finals, which began yesterday and ends on Saturday ...
Published:Wednesday | September 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM
Entertainment critic Clyde McKenzie says many successful artistes are not investing in retirement schemes because they do not work in an industry that forces them into retirement.
"As long as they are in good health, they continue to work," McKenzie quips....
Published:Wednesday | September 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's Kingston and St Andrew parish office will be hosting its annual 'Tenky Miss Lou' Family Fun Day and Concert in honour of the Hon Louise Bennett-Coverley OJ, MBE, on Saturday at Gordon Town Square...
Numerous persons turned up at Redbones Blues Café, New Kingston, last Friday, to support birthday girl Alaine's charity concert, Walking On Air. The venue was so packed that persons without presold tickets were being turned back at the gate...
