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Published:Sunday | November 13, 2011 | 12:00 AM

With a name change coming soon, gospel artiste Papa San will be releasing his newest album My Story. Papa San, who has released albums like Victory, Real & Personal, God & I and Higher Heights in 2009, says he will be changing his name to 'Papa Son' as this will be more meaningful.

Published:Sunday | November 13, 2011 | 12:00 AM

A world-travelled disc jock who loves to spread reggae and dancehall music, is how one can easily describe one of New York's finest, Max Glazer.

Published:Sunday | November 13, 2011 | 12:00 AM

C-Sharp had decided on the title of their sophomore set, to be launched officially in two days, long before doing a song with Busy Signal which just happened to have the same name.

Published:Sunday | November 13, 2011 | 12:00 AM

International Reggae artiste Kwabena Nip, who was born in Jamaica, but now makes his home in Gambia, Africa, and London, England, has been making steady progress in the music industry. The artiste, who recently released his single Bloody River, is now working with some of the most credible producers locally.

Published:Sunday | November 13, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Elections are in the air, with the resurgent Jamaica Labour Party under Jamaica's first post-Independence-born Prime Minister Andrew Holness testing his youth against the seasoned campaigner Portia Simpson Miller.

Published:Saturday | November 12, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The newly formed Live Music from the Hills concert is aiming at creating an avenue for live music in rural areas. Organised by House of Diggy, which is headed by singer, lawyer, and artiste manager Lorna Bennett, Live Music from the Hills is being staged at Luana, in the hills of St Elizabeth.

Published:Saturday | November 12, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Rory Walker (left), along with brother and sister Tanisha and Charlton Samuels, came out to support the fund-raising event to assist college students with scholarships organised by the Wise Women Club in Montego Bay.

Published:Saturday | November 12, 2011 | 12:00 AM

British culture takes the worldBritish culture has been rather impactful on the world in the realm of music, sports, business, and nightlife.

Published:Saturday | November 12, 2011 | 12:00 AM

THE STORY of the ancient Jamaican Maroons has been well told, but little, if anything at all, is known about their Brazilian counterparts who were just as liberated, fearless and indomitable.

Published:Saturday | November 12, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The Miss Universe Pageant is now under new leadership. The franchise, which was once owned by Invyte Productions, has changed hands and should see a new team taking over as soon as January when the final documentations are signed.

Published:Saturday | November 12, 2011 | 12:00 AM

MR VEGAS, who just returned from a concert in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, has countered newspaper claims out of that country which described his concert as being "a big yawn".

Published:Saturday | November 12, 2011 | 12:00 AM

THE PORTLAND Art Gallery, located along West Palm Avenue, near the Old Marina, is home to many, including students who are trained in areas of art and craft, portraits, printing, design, and embroidery.

Published:Friday | November 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Hope Gardens was established in the 1870s to 1880s and named after Major Richard Hope, the first British owner of the land. In 1953, it was renamed the Royal Botanical Gardens when Queen Elizabeth II visited Jamaica...

Published:Friday | November 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Pick up those phones, grab yesterday's Restaurant Week supplement and reserve your place at one of the participating restaurants. Don't forget to get lunch as you 'Nyam and Scram' all week long....

Published:Friday | November 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

"The response to us was overwhelming!" is how artistic director and founder of L'Acadco: A Caribbean Dance Force, Dr L'Antoinette Stines, described the company's recent participation in 'Decades of Dance', held from from October 11-16 in Trinidad & Tobago.

Published:Friday | November 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Jerome Smith, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) 2011's Gospel Song Competition winner, will perform at Fort Lauderdale's Gospel Singer Competition tomorrow night....

Published:Friday | November 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Donovan Watkis is taking the less-travelled production road with his Rox-Starz Entertainment, a subsidiary of his company, MGR Entertainment....

Published:Friday | November 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The ladies' block, Excellencia of Taylor Hall, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, is gearing up to host this year's staging of their two-year-old annual event, Blush. This year is 'The Play House Edition', and the ladies have promised a night of sensual elegance....

Published:Thursday | November 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The Correctional Services Department of the Ministry of National Security will soon benefit from the production of a research documentary that will review and highlight the positive impact of its prison rehabilitation programme....

Published:Thursday | November 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Have you made your reservations yet? The annual Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week begins tomorrow, but some persons got an early start....

Published:Thursday | November 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: The Art of Music Productions (AMP) is the new company that will produce the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2012. Making the announcement at the launch of the event yesterday at the Iberostar Suites in Montego Bay...

Published:Thursday | November 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Jamaicans are all eagerly anticipating the appearance of Jamaican concert pianist Orrett Rhoden at the University of The West Indies Chapel, Mona, on Monday at 6:45 p.m., but there is more...

Published:Wednesday | November 9, 2011 | 12:00 AM

NEW YORK (AP): Director Julie Taymor sued the producers of Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark yesterday, saying they violated her creative rights and haven't compensated her for the work she put into Broadway's most expensive musical....

Published:Wednesday | November 9, 2011 | 12:00 AM

NEW YORK (AP): Just days after the guilty verdict for Conrad Murray, MSNBC will broadcast a documentary that promises to give the inside story of Michael Jackson's doctor....

Published:Wednesday | November 9, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Jamaicans everywhere are getting ready to pull up to tables in most of the island's fabulous restaurants … and for the first time, Miss Lily's in New York! As a precursor to the November 11-19 gastronomic feast...

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