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Stories by Stephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Published:Thursday | November 24, 2022 | 12:10 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

In Jamaica, a seafood boil, which is popular in southern cities of America like New Orleans in Louisiana, and South Carolina, have fast become a must-have. The idea of gathering around a large platter of boiled shellfish, with a group of persons to...

Published:Thursday | November 24, 2022 | 12:07 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

The sharing of a meal can form part of a love story, a memorable family occasion, and the way people connect and reconnect. Join me in uncovering some of the best spots in Jamaica to enjoy a meal with the person of your choice. Put on your best...

Published:Tuesday | November 22, 2022 | 12:10 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

The Jamaica Youth Chorale (JYC) is set to make a spectacular return to the stage this Christmas. The Gregory Simms-led award-winning collective will stage their concert dubbed ‘Christmas Joy’ on December 3 and 4 at the Philip Sherlock Centre for...

Published:Monday | November 21, 2022 | 12:07 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Xodus launched its 2023 band presentation ‘Sweet Treats’ on Saturday night at the Mona Hockey Field in St Andrew. The band, which has been proclaimed the biggest band on the road since it first touched the streets of Kingston in 2017, set its...

Published:Saturday | November 12, 2022 | 12:06 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Dancehall entertainer Rygin King has no qualms about getting back on stage. In fact, a week ago, he announced to his more than 670,000 followers via Instagram that the United States (US) leg of the Therapy Tour would begin on November 24. The...

Published:Wednesday | November 9, 2022 | 12:06 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Dancehall artiste, Baby Tash, is a big girl now, and has the degree to show it. She was one of more than 4,000 students from the Class of 2022 who were conferred with degrees, diplomas and certificates by The University of the West Indies (UWI),...

Published:Saturday | November 5, 2022 | 12:10 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Fast-rising dancehall entertainer Skeng has relished one of the most memorable breakout years as a newcomer, and his Beast of the Era launch held at Di Lot on Constant Spring Road was expected to be the “event of the season”, but this was not to...

Published:Thursday | November 3, 2022 | 12:11 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

All wines may not be created equal, but there’s no need for the snobbery – and Kerry Jones emphasises this with every sip she takes from her goblet. The Bottega Jamaica representative and AU Trading Company Limited owner recently welcomed wine...

Published:Wednesday | November 2, 2022 | 12:09 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

These days, 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist, music educator and performer Kamoy Gordon has set lists down to a science. A savant on the violin, pulling on the heartstrings of those who were present at the 2022 Live with Flair Luncheon, was...

Published:Monday | October 31, 2022 | 12:07 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Members of Jamaica’s entertainment industry continue to pay tribute to Donna-Lee Donaldson and Aneka ‘Slickiana’ Townsend, and by so doing have joined a large community of social media influencers, their families and friends in mourning their...

Published:Friday | October 28, 2022 | 12:06 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Breaking away from the alté music that helped to usher his name into the industry, Joeboy is now reshaping Afrobeats by encapsulating all the elements of his personality and everything about the modern music, including the dancehall genre, without...

Published:Tuesday | October 25, 2022 | 12:08 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

At nine years old, Warrior King had a goal to pursue medical studies to become a doctor, but at the same time he was the ideal candidate for a career in music, having realised he had a creative mind and a talent for the performing arts. “I was a...

Published:Friday | October 21, 2022 | 12:06 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Chief executive officer of Shoeaholics Limited, Jillan Aimable, is determined to introduce and make the brand which offers custom and ready-made footwear, as well as matching accessories, number one across the entire Caribbean region. The...

Published:Saturday | October 15, 2022 | 12:07 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

LowLow Records principal and multi-instrumentalist Thilo ‘TEKA’ Jacks is on a high, having been able to connect long-time collaborator, reggae artiste Cali P and Germany-born rapper JuJu Rogers on a revolutionary single. “It was an honour to have...

Published:Monday | October 10, 2022 | 12:08 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Gospel dancehall artiste Chozenn was a top winner at the 2022 Sterling Gospel Music Awards’ (SGMA) diamond celebration, which was presented on Saturday at The Ambassadors, located on Hagley Park Road in Kingston. He won two awards, including Male...

Published:Friday | October 7, 2022 | 12:09 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Megaphone in hand, recording artiste Tosh Alexander channels the energy of a sound-clash experience in her dancehall and hip-hop-infused single Cum Yah. “I wanted to remain true to the culture in the delivery style; there comes my decision to do...

Published:Thursday | October 6, 2022 | 12:08 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

In the middle of the busy Winchester thoroughfare of the capital’s Corporate Area is a dining space that despite the rise of delivery, take-out, and online ordering technologies, still values the physical, in-house experience. The Cove Coolout...

Published:Thursday | October 6, 2022 | 12:08 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Touring with Tarrus Riley and recording harmonies for other noteworthy reggae-dancehall entertainers, in her soul-searching era, singer and songwriter, KVY (pronounced KAY), learnt some invaluable lessons behind a microphone. The singer has her...

Published:Wednesday | October 5, 2022 | 12:11 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Wesrok may be all country on stage, but the businessman and singer has a big heart, demonstrated by the establishment of the Downtown Youth Development Foundation, a charity started by him and the wider business community in the downtown Kingston...

Published:Tuesday | October 4, 2022 | 12:06 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Ding Dong’s 42nd birthday party was the place to be on Saturday night. And though the saying goes, ‘when it rains, it pours’, the cloudy skies and showers were not a threat to the dancehall entertainer, whose mission was to make the best of the...

Published:Thursday | September 29, 2022 | 12:10 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

On every season of ‘Digicel Rising Stars’, there is always one contestant who leaves at least two of the judges speechless as they prepare their critiques. For Season 18, which ends on Sunday, it has been hard to pinpoint the one contestant primed...

Published:Wednesday | September 28, 2022 | 12:08 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

UK-born recording artiste Stefflon Don is preparing for the release of her Island 54 album and has expressed an interest in working with more music professionals from Jamaica. In a recent interview with The Gleaner, she said that while the word ‘...

Published:Tuesday | September 27, 2022 | 12:08 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

The third time’s the charm. That’s truly the prelude to Venetia Shepherd and Adrian Thomas’ story of adventure and love. The first chapter of their happily ever after as husband and wife began with “we do” during a romantic and elegant wedding held...

Published:Monday | September 26, 2022 | 12:08 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

For dancehall’s Rygin King, a Grammy nomination would be more reason to persevere with his career in music. Although considered slightly controversial to many recording artistes, locally and internationally, who say there is no transparency in how...

Published:Saturday | September 17, 2022 | 12:05 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Former ‘Digicel Rising Stars’ contestant Rosh Reign, who recently changed her name from Rosh Rebel, has places to be. The Montego Bay native wants to create a royal musical empire. Last week, the singer and songwriter returned to the ‘Rising Stars...

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