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Published:Saturday | July 9, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Negril has fast become Jamaica's party capital, and one of the organisations that have contributed to that reputation is Sandcastle, promoters of the increasingly popular Ka'ula Nights.Last night, the four members of Sandcastle (Kishan Stanley, Robert...

Published:Saturday | July 9, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Reggae music has never been short of bands that are equally at home backing acts onstage or making hit songs of their own.

Published:Saturday | July 9, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Studio 38 is expected to be the life of St Andrew on Tuesday when it presents new sensation Laza Morgan and Denroy Morgan in a father-son combo that signals the passing of the torch.

Published:Friday | July 8, 2011 | 12:00 AM

After enjoying a one-month stay on KDVS 90.3 FM's Top 25 Reggae/African album chart earlier this year with an EP release, Asante Amen will be releasing the complete disc next Friday.

Published:Friday | July 8, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The promoters of Appleton Temptation Isle (ATI) are giving back to the community that has embraced them over the past 10 years, through a charity to benefit the White Hall Early Childhood Learning Centre and the Negril Health Centre in the ATI party...

Published:Friday | July 8, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Lee's Unlimited, started in Springfield, St Thomas, in 1968, is one of Jamaica's more venerable sound systems which continue to lay down the thunderous beats. Now in its second generation of ownership, Trevor 'Lee Tafari' Lee, having taken control after his father...

Published:Friday | July 8, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The Smirnoff Dream Weekend has maintained its reputation for being effectively organised and a leader in putting on unique parties and new experiences. Popularised by strong media attention and huge patron turnout for each staging, the Smirnoff event promises...

Published:Friday | July 8, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Whoever walks away with the crown of Miss Teen World Jamaica tomorrow night will have to be a young woman of substance. So says executive producer of the competition Noel Roberts, who told The Gleaner about expectations of the 18 young women who will vie for the crown...

Published:Friday | July 8, 2011 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: Artist Nando Fisher's Bob Marley and friends painting served as the perfect backdrop for Summerfest Production's Reggae Sumfest 2011 Montego Bay launch at the Iberostar's Rose Hall Suites Blue Moon bar...

Published:Thursday | July 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

So many parties, so little time ...ah well, someone's gotta do it!

Published:Thursday | July 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

MAGGOTTY, St Elizabeth: The promoters chose Riv Falls, Maggotty, St Elizabeth, one of the most beautiful venues in Jamaica.The concept was exceptional: nature lovers would spend a day by the river, enjoy the nature trails, purchase fresh fruits and vegetables...

Published:Thursday | July 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Long-time followers of L'Acadco have come to expect the unexpected, but those new to the dance company who attended SOULJAZZ at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Performing Arts (PSCCA) on the weekend might have been...

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The sounds of jazz, merriment and fine cuisine were the hallmark of the Kingston Embassy of the United States of America's (USA) Independence Day Celebration, held on Monday at the embassy's Old Hope Road location....

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The Uprising Roots Band is focusing on recovering from the fire that claimed their home and more than $10 million worth of equipment. The band will be hosting a 'recovery series' starting this weekend....

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Bang Showbiz: Nicki Minaj's cousin has been murdered. The Check It Out rapper - who is currently supporting Britney Spears on tour and is scheduled to perform at Reggae Sumfest later this month - has been left devastated by the death of her relative...

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The all stars who partied last Saturday night away under the stars at Osmosis-All Stars, held at Fort Charles in Port Royal, left satisfied.Though the venue was fairly empty at midnight, Buju Banton's Champion, Lauryn...

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The parties are in full swing and the summer is barely here....

Published:Tuesday | July 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM

So, if you're between 18 and 35 and missed Osmosis, Fort Charles on Saturday night, we forgive you for saving up to be a part of Smirnoff Dream Weekend...

Published:Tuesday | July 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM

In connecting Rastafari and reggae, notably through Burning Spear's commitment to Marcus Garvey, Mutabaruka expounded at length about the content and direction of...

Published:Tuesday | July 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Robert Finzi-Smith is a familiar face from the television series Royal Palm Estate, where his Inspector Madden character is as much villain as lawman.

Published:Tuesday | July 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM

A feature story appearing in The Gleaner (Friday, June 3) highlighting the top 10 Festival songs for this year also appeared to have erred regarding Bob Marley's involvement with the competition....

Published:Tuesday | July 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Heineken scooped seven prestigious awards at the 2011 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with Gold, Silver and Bronze Lions for the first two films of its new global 'Legends' brand campaign, its revolutionary Star-Player game and for its...

Published:Monday | July 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP): Transformers' robots have lost some of their money-making power, but delivered the biggest opening weekend in the United States so far this year. Distributor Paramount Pictures said yesterday that Transformers ...

Published:Monday | July 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Friends of Devon House put on a fabulous fund-raising dinner last Thursday night and the young and fabulous made a night to remember with Osmosis and the Smirnoff crew in Port Royal...

Published:Monday | July 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Following a high-energy grand finale show Saturday night, Digicel, the official telecommunications sponsor of 'Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall', has noted that the show continues to unearth positive talents across Jamaica....

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