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Published:Thursday | November 8, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

During the album launch of Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum's The Heart of Jamaica on Tuesday night, creative director Mikey Bennett revealed that the project has already achieved some positively inspiring reactions from the international community....

Published:Wednesday | November 7, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

Under the creative direction of music producer Mikey Bennett, Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum has produced their very first reggae album called The Heart of Jamaica. From the veteran vocal stylings of Pluto Shervington to the energetic rhymes of Ding...

Published:Tuesday | October 30, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

Last Friday, Grammy award winning keyboardist Llamar 'Riff Raff' Brown, released the Love Train Riddim, on his Nebilus Records Label. The label's official debut riddim features a slew of celebrated and emerging dancehall and reggae artistes. Even...

Published:Monday | October 29, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

Once again, reggae melody and lyrics have appeared on an international marketing campaign, this time for major American clothing and apparel brand - The Gap.Over the weekend, The Gap launched their 2018 holiday advertising campaign entitled, 'The...

Published:Friday | October 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

Heading into its third year in the live-event market, the Tmrw. Tday Culture Festival has already caught the attention of major international platforms. Combining yoga, cannabis forums, holistic gastronomy, and reggae and dub music galore, the west...

Published:Tuesday | October 23, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

At a joint press conference held at the Spanish Court Hotel yesterday, stakeholders gathered in a show of support for the continuing efforts of the Carnival in Jamaica brand. It was a collaborative effort between the Ministries of Tourism and...

Published:Sunday | October 21, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

During the third annual Peter Tosh Tribute Concert held at the Pulse Complex on Trafalgar Road on Saturday, some young reggae acts voiced their support for the legalisation of the recreational use of cannabis.With Canada recently becoming the second...

Published:Tuesday | October 9, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

In response to the state of emergency (SOE) affecting the Trench Town, Kingston area, the opening events of the Cinema Paradise Portie Film Festival slated for the Ambassador Theatre on Thursday, November 1 have been relocated. The VIP launch and...

Published:Tuesday | October 9, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

Recent recipient of a gold Musgrave Medal and renowned musician Peter Ashbourne dreams of putting on a reggae opera.The production involved in an opera is similar to that of a Broadway musical - there are dozens of actors, dancers, singers and crew...

Published:Monday | October 8, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

This Halloween, Jamaicans can get in on the spooky Hallmark and candy fun from the Puzzle IT Escape Game. From October 26 to 31, self-stylised sleuths and those with an adventurous streak can test their logic with the Puzzle IT Escape Game - the...

Published:Monday | October 8, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

Adidjah Palmer, aka Vybz Kartel, perhaps had the most scintillating murder trail in Jamaica in recent years. However, there was another trial which had the nation in a vice-grip, awaiting the verdict. It was the 1992 Mary Lynch murder trial.Now,...

Published:Thursday | October 4, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

Years ago, veteran session guitarist Earl 'Chinna' Smith acted as musical director for a project that has since evolved from its initial intent. It is now being re-imagined and will be internationally distributed by a French film company.Chinna told...

Published:Monday | October 1, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

For anyone who may have missed or thoroughly enjoyed it, Basil Dawkins' Uptown Bangarang, is back this weekend for a three-day seven-show revival.Revivals are few, and it's a risk the playwright is well aware of. "The risk of doing a revival is that...

Published:Friday | September 28, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

On October 21, Park Lane will be closed in honour of Merritone Turntable Sound.Announced by Councillor Lee Clarke during the media launch of the 28th Merritone Reunion and Family Homecoming, this will be in an effort to highlight and preserve the...

Published:Monday | October 1, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

King Jammy's latest album is one for the record books. Reviving the voice of Dennis Brown, the pioneer producer combines the vocals of the late, beloved singer with a star-studded tracklist of features from contemporary reggae and dancehall artistes...

Published:Sunday | September 30, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

After a two-year hiatus, the return of Keesing LIVE was a well supported one. Organiser of the live music experience, musician Charmaine Limonius, shared that she was grateful for the turnout, but she also had reservations, and revelations that at...

Published:Friday | September 28, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

From October 5 to 15, Merritone will celebrate the 28th annual Merritone Reunion and Family Homecoming with a variety of events. This year's celebration will take place in Kingston and Melia Braco Resort in Rio Bueno, Trelawny."This year is the most...

Published:Thursday | September 27, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

Reggae legend Bob Marley will be the subject of an upcoming Netflix docu-series, investigating some of music's biggest unsolved mysteries. The eight-episode project, called ReMastered, will be available on the streaming service on October 12, with...

Published:Tuesday | September 25, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

The Ashe Company has a long-standing reputation of carrying their talents to the far corners of the globe - and this year is no different. Celebrating their silver anniversary, the famed local performing arts troupe is preparing to fly off to...

Published:Monday | September 24, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

For it's initial run, Patrick Brown's Right Girl, Wrong Address booked more than 250 performances since its Boxing Day (December 26) opening last year. The comedy has been revived at the Centerstage Theatre in New Kingston for a limited run, and...

Published:Thursday | September 20, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

Now cancer free and fully devoted to his career, Sheldon Senior has landed the cover of one of the world's most reputable reggae magazines: IRIEMAG. In a nine-page spread, the aspiring reggae artiste recalls his odyssey from Mandeville, Manchester,...

Published:Tuesday | September 18, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

With his 'Skystarter' ideology, rising reggae star Evaflow has taken a full-bodied approach to developing his music, his branding, and his fan base. Though it's early days yet, he says that his focused research and meticulous methods are already...

Published:Thursday | September 20, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

National Gallery West, the Montego Bay branch of the National Gallery of Jamaica, is currently home to the I Shall Return Again exhibition. Inspired by the Claude McKay poem I Shall Return, the exhibition located at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre,...

Published:Tuesday | September 18, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

Motivated by her mother's whiplash words, Marguerite Orane has titled her second book Forget It - What's The Point? The book chronicles her experience living in Canada for over 10 years and demonstrates how her mother's utterances have ultimately...

Published:Monday | September 17, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small/Gleaner Writer

Noted by many music insiders as on one of the greatest album of all time, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill has stood the test of time. Having kicked off its 20th anniversary tour in the United States in June, local reggae star Protoje finds himself...

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