He introduces himself as Desmond Williams first instead of sharing the fact that he is the recording artiste Gawvy.Though he does not consider himself a hero of any kind, Williams celebrates the work of national heroes, like Marcus Garvey (from whom...
Contrary to popular belief, dancehall makes a wide cross section of people happy. One of those is singer and cast member of VH1's Love and Hip Hop: Miami, Amara La Negra. This she says is the case, as opposed to it being seen as a genre that...
Amid the activities in downtown Kingston on New Year's Eve, the Victoria Pier was lit up - literally and figuratively - with scores of persons seeking a spot to watch the fireworks on the city's waterfront.One of the spots to be was Ribbiz Ocean...
Commitment has long been part of Third World's musical agenda, and four reggae entertainers collected Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Third World and Family Committed 45 Years concert on Saturday at the Liguanea Club Golf Academy. Reggae veterans...
Like the rise of a phoenix from the ashes, the owner of the acclaimed Reggae Sunsplash trademark is shaking off the dust and flying into the New Year with a plan to reincarnate the festival.In light of the genre's success and recognition, including...
Jamaican reggae-fusion band Third World has had a remarkably long and accomplished career. One of the longest-surviving reggae bands of all time, it has lived through changing musical trends as well as some of its original members dying throughout...
Although Jamaicans do not have a tradition of carolling through the streets at Christmas-time, groups such as the Jamaica Youth Chorale (JYC) and The University Singers, as well as a wide cross section of churches and educational institutions still...
Entertainment awards usually mark great accomplishments in an entertainer's career, showing that his or her contributions to the industry is appreciated and valued.However, the number of local awards shows has been on the decline in the past five...
Although given the title of King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man's versatility as an entertainer has afforded him the privilege of being added to various carnivals across the Caribbean. The featured entertainer for the launch of One World Rebellion's...
Mark Anthony Myrie's children have a lot of lost time to make up for. Speaking to his daughter, Jodian Myrie, weeks before his release, she reiterated how special it would be for each of his 17 children.Having been separated from her father for 10...
The opening charity night for the Annual Concert Season of Dance has fanned the flame that the Movements Dance Company has dubbed 'Candlelight', an evening of music, movements and worship.Candlelight, a charity event, being staged by Movements, will...
Raymond 'Lil Ray' McKayle, promoter of the longest running free house music event in New York City, Clubhouse Jamboree, is on a mission to change Jamaica's view of house music's origin as he moves to introduces a new festival called Jamaica Frenzy....
Whether it is in a club in London, at a local stage show or on a university campus, recording artiste Romario 'Laa Lee Ranks' Ricketts told The Gleaner, "By now, the listeners of my music must realise the way I create my projects and my music means...
Minutes after Dalton Harris was declared winner of the 2018 edition of UK talent show 'The X Factor', Prime Minister Andrew Holness congratulated the Jamaican singer on Twitter, sharing, "The entire Jamaica is proud of you. Your phenomenal talent is...
It is not unusual to find a disc jockey who also produces the music he plays. More and more, local disc jockeys are also identifying as producers. ZJ Liquid, Y Rush, Kurt Riley, DJ Nicco, Boom Boom, ZJ Chrome, and a host of others have contributed...
Carnival in Jamaica took on a global flare last Saturday for the launch of Xodus' 'Cosmopolitan - The World in One Band'.This year the designers were tasked with producing costumes that meet and exceed the expectations of the increasingly demanding...
The hours before and after school as well as holiday breaks provide opportunities for children to engage in activities that build confidence. This includes not only academics, but the creative arts both within the school grounds and community-based....
Being confident was not always a strong suit for actress Camille Davis. The Jamaican actress known for her roles in the plays Saving Alligator High and Class of '73 says she struggled to find her self-worth and the courage to enter into film,...
Trinidad and Tobago soca songstress Fay-Ann Lyons makes it her duty to continue the legacy of her father - veteran calypsonian Superblue. Having been exposed to music from childhood, her passion to create and share that love for her culture came...
It was the financial group's first attempt to meld the social and cultural history of Jamaica along with its own story, in the form of a live show. The chorale De Cho-R'us, which opened the show, definitely set the pace for its theme, 'Celebrating...
A steel orchestra that can make it past five years in Jamaica has a chance at long-term survival. After a decade, you become a bona fide franchise. Such is the story of Silver Birds Steel Orchestra, which celebrated it 11th anniversary over the...
In Jamaica, it is easy to get lost in the mix of street dance, especially for a dancer who is trying to introduce new styles or create a merger between dancehall and other genres.For this reason, Red Bull has selected 16 dancers across the island to...
Admiral Bailey gave all the instructions for the dance move called the 'butterfly' that Carlene Smith is credited for popularising in 1992. Anyone who knows the '90s dancehall track Butterfly will not be able to resist mouthing the lyrics as they...
Four weeks ago, 71-year-old reggae icon Bunny 'Jah B' Wailer suffered a minor stroke. But according to his manager Maxine Stowe, "despite the situation, the entertainer is not showing any signs of dismay", she told The Gleaner.Stowe told The Gleaner...
While conferences usually take place in a formal setting, the organisers of the Jamaica Music Conference have decided that this year's event will be "more of a treat" to the participants."It is public information that the nature of the local...
