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Published:Monday | July 30, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Rastafarian reggae superstar Jah Cure, during a recent visit to Haiti to perform at a concert, was impressed by the steely confidence of the Haitian president, Michel Martelly, and moreso, Martelly's ability to reinvent himself from a singer to a...

Published:Sunday | July 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Avid collectors of Jamaican memorabilia who are interested in securing authentic Jamaica 50 merchandise can shop with confidence at the Jamaica 50 Golden Jubilee Village that will be held at Independence Park from August 1 to 6.

Published:Sunday | July 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

No record deal from a major label? No problem for reggae artiste Jah Jah Yute who sells his CDs at flea markets in the United States (US) and also treats his buyers and prospective buyers to live performances.

Published:Sunday | July 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Augus Mawnin, the celebrated theatrical production, developed by the Little Theatre Movement National Pantomime Company to mark the observation of August 1, Emancipation Day, is returning to the stage in tribute to Jamaica 50.

Published:Sunday | July 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

A SELL-OUT cultural extravaganza raised the roof at Birmingham's Symphony Hall as thousands enjoyed a night of 'edutainment' about Jamaican culture, along with a chance to cheer on Jamaica's Olympic team.

Published:Sunday | July 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

When Claude McKay wrote If We Must Die, it was in response to the period called Red Summer in the United States (US), where whites attacked blacks in in 1919. It was the post-World War I period and black soldiers who had been demobilised were back in American society which largely had no place for them.

Published:Sunday | July 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

By virtue of its title Sweet Jamaica, the double CD released by singjay Vegas in late May, is appropriate for the country's half-century of Independence year. It does not hurt that in mid-June, Complex Magazine ranked it at 34th of the best 50 albums of the year to that point. That added to a Billboard Reggae Charts debut at number seven earlier in June.

Published:Sunday | July 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Many people know the Wailers, aka Bob Marley and the Wailers, as that set of musicians which included Aston Barrett, Carlton Barrett, Tyrone Downie, Junior Marvin, along with the I-threes (Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths) doing backing vocals, and Bob Marley on lead vocals.

Published:Sunday | July 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

If you've ever been to a staging of the Smirnoff Dream Weekend in Negril, then you'll know that the Dream Team is all about making sure patrons leave every one of their events satisfied and happy. This year is no different, yet to ensure an even higher quality production, everything has been supersized.

Published:Saturday | July 28, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The multi-award-winning drama, God's Way, is hosting final performances this weekend as the show wraps up its encore run at the Pantry Playhouse. There will be two shows today, one at 5:30 p.m. and one at 8 p.m. The same holds true for tomorrow.

Published:Saturday | July 28, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Smirnoff Dream Weekend in Negril is just days away, and the excitement is building! Hard-core party fans can't wait to experience what they've been patiently counting down the days for: all their favourite parties in one weekend, in one place.

Published:Saturday | July 28, 2012 | 12:00 AM

For the second year, FLOW has teamed up with HBO to showcase one of the most important musical events in the region: The Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival.

Published:Friday | July 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Producer Troyton Hinds, CEO of Troyton Music, recently received a Music Industry Achievers Award for the collaboration I Know You Want Me, which features international R&B artiste Neyo and singjay Mavado.

Published:Friday | July 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Among the plethora of events happening on the north coast as part of the Emancipation weekend celebrations, the highly anticipated Smirnoff Dream Week will come to a climax after a week of hosting premium parties...

Published:Friday | July 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Kevin Costner is suing producers of Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves for his share of the film's profits.The 57-year-old star claimed in a Los Angeles lawsuit that Morgan Creek Productions had not paid him for two years.

Published:Friday | July 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Amy Winehouse's dad would consider letting Lady Gaga play his daughter in a film - if she pays him £10 million.The 26-year-old singer previously expressed interest in portraying the late vocalist, who died a year ago, in a biopic.

Published:Friday | July 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Birthdays, premieres and a hotel gets a new wing.

Published:Friday | July 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Carnival season is over, but who says parties cannot carry a J'Ouvert idea in the heart of the summer? Twin Stars Entertainment is gearing up to host Rum-Bar Water Vs Paint, which is expected to give patrons a double dose of entertainment...

Published:Friday | July 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Keteis Oyonde, singer and co-operator of Veggie Meals on Wheels, describes the 'Live it Up Fridays' series of concerts hosted at the Regal Plaza, Cross Roads, business as a process of "creating our own media". This is in the context...

Published:Thursday | July 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The excitement is in the air and you can almost taste it. Between the start of the Olympics and our impending Independence celebrations, we can hardly contain ourselves.

Published:Thursday | July 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Damion Crawford, in collaboration with Solid Agency, recently concluded an annual Hope Summer School Camp with a concert held at the University of the West Indies Students' Union.The event was attended by members...

Published:Thursday | July 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Like THOSE before him, Romain Virgo did not disappoint the patrons that turned out to Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records lounge to see him perform....

Published:Thursday | July 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The celebratory period of Jamaica's Golden Jubilee August 1-6 is shaping up to be a display of Jamaica's vibrant, colourful and spectacular linkages to its rich heritage.The Jamaica 50 organising team is confirming that the Smirnoff Dream Weekend series...

Published:Wednesday | July 25, 2012 | 12:00 AM

They just can't have enough...

Published:Wednesday | July 25, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Chairman of the Civic and Community Affairs Committee of the Trelawny Parish Council, Phillip Service, says the parish is facing a shortfall of $2 million in its budget for staging the Trelawny brand of Jamaica 50, and is making a special appeal...

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