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Published:Monday | March 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

There were few hotter reggae acts in the 1980s and early 1990s than singer Freddie McGregor. But as he approaches his 50th year in the music business, getting airplay for his new songs is not something he takes for granted...

Published:Monday | March 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The troubled Two and a Half Men actor - whose public attack on show creator Chuck Lorre has led to production on the hit series being halted - has revealed plans to visit the Caribbean country, which was devastated by an earthquake in January 2010...

Published:Monday | March 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Warm and Easy, featuring Wayne Armond, gave their first performance at Starlight Balconies, 17 Holborn Road, recently....

Published:Monday | March 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Myrna Hague tells The Gleaner that she has chosen 'Simply Myrna' as the title of her concert at the Courtleigh Hotel, New Kingston, on Saturday "to just say here I am ...

Published:Sunday | March 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

DALLAS CASTLE isn't known for much more than the rich vegetation of mountainsides. Though characterised by simple rural beauty, this sprawling St Andrew community at the heart of the Good Hope Mountain Range...

Published:Sunday | March 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Sensational songbird Angela Stewart will be making a cameo appearance on the Ash Wednesday to Remember show, slated to unfold on March 9, inside Tony's Bar and Grill, Chelsea Hotel, 5 Chelsea Avenue, in St Andrew.Angela Stewart, no stranger to show...

Published:Sunday | March 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

While the Melody Life album was Myrna Hague's introduction to reggae, jazz has remained her forte. And today she will perform in 'Jazz for the Ward' at the Institute of Jamaica's lecture theatre on East Street, Kingston.

Published:Sunday | March 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Not many may know singer Carlene Davis has survived a whirlwind of dreadful experiences - experiences that might have shattered the spirits of many. Still, the singer who is more often than not seen smiling, continues to lift her voice in praise every chance she gets.

Published:Sunday | March 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Bob Marley beamed a lopsided grin from a blown-up version of the latest Jamaica Journal's cover art on stage at Redbones Blues Café, New Kingston, on Thursday night, as the newest instalment was officially presented to the...

Published:Sunday | March 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

WITH countless singers and musicians desperate for a taste of musical stardom, it's interesting to hear one who has achieved it saying he could "take it or leave it".

Published:Sunday | March 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Without much support from corporate Jamaica, February's Reggae Month celebration is being described as a moderate success.

Published:Sunday | March 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The exquisitely beautiful Pulse supermodel, Gaye Mc Donald, is Vogue's latest high-fashion muse and, along with this major booking, is celebrating her L'Oreal hair campaign, set to be published later this year.

Published:Sunday | March 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Myrna Hague's Melody Life album is an unusual project for the lady who is much more easily identified with jazz than reggae. Among the tracks on the 1972 Studio One album are Melody Life, First Cut Is The Deepest...

Published:Sunday | March 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The Jazz For The Ward concert scheduled for the Institute of Jamaica's Lecture Hall today, is the first in a fund-raising series aimed at restoring one of Kingston's best known landmarks.

Published:Saturday | March 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM

For about a decade, Kerri-Ann Lewis honed her skills as a backup singer to people like Duane Stephenson, Ce'Cile, I-Octane and many others. She recently just completed work on a few songs for the legendary Jimmy Cliff on his upcoming album.

Published:Saturday | March 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Sunday's Genuine Gold show at Pulse's Studio 38 venue will be more than just another gig for bass player Lloyd Parkes. The veteran musician says he is on a mission to keep live music going in Jamaica, particularly Kingston.

Published:Saturday | March 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Eastern Region officially launched its Culture Club Project recently (March 1) at the St Andrew Parish Church Hall.

Published:Friday | March 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Now in its 11th year, Jazz in the Gardens, The Jamaica Pegasus hotel and Capital and Credit Financial Group presentation, continues to offer regular, good-quality jazz concerts to aficionados of that musical form.

Published:Friday | March 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Having released the video six weeks ago for their first official single Gonna Be, all-male reggae/R&B group Kahlil is now enjoying chart placements on video countdown shows locally and internationally.

Published:Friday | March 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Dubtonic Kru, who won 'The Global Battle of the Bands Competition' in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and have earned the title of Best New Band in the World is the latest addition to the impressive list of EME performers...

Published:Friday | March 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Here's a round-up of the week's social activities...

Published:Friday | March 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Everyone has preferences and in this week's 'Inside The Party' we take you to the heart of 'Inclusive Saturdays', held at The Building, New Kingston, looking at some of the fine details of hosting the event in the nightclub...

Published:Friday | March 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Not long after its first 'groundation' in March 1996, followed by official registration in May 1997, the Poemtry Industry Network (PIM) began to officially recognise those who have...

Published:Thursday | March 3, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Mounting concerns - 1.. With the successors having a history of certain dealings, concerns are mounting about what happened to the funds collected for repairs.

Published:Thursday | March 3, 2011 | 12:00 AM

HBO Latin America announced that the HBO Film, The Sunset Limited will premiere in the Caribbean this Saturday (March 5).Starring Academy Award winner Tommy Lee Jones (No Country for Old Men, The Three...

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