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Stories by Anthony Turner - Gleaner Writer

Published:Sunday | November 26, 2023 | 12:06 AMAnthony Turner - Gleaner Writer

Norman Davis, also known as ‘Fats D’, an original member of reggae group, the Wailing Souls, passed away peacefully at the Winter Haven Hospital in south Florida on November 8. He was 79. Davis sang background vocals on the 1971 mega hit,...

Published:Sunday | June 11, 2023 | 12:26 AMAnthony Turner - Gleaner Writer

“Are you ready for Lady Saw?” the emcee asked patrons at a 1993 concert at Crofts Hill Entertainment Complex in Clarendon. “Yes! Yes! Yes!!!” the dancehall-thirsty crowd shouted in unison. Once onstage, Saw, relaxed and in control, began her...

Published:Sunday | February 26, 2023 | 1:06 AMAnthony Turner - Gleaner Writer

“What a bad singer!” exclaimed social media influencer, Special K, a few minutes into Sanchez’s performance as he whipped up the crowd at Rebel Salute in Priory, St Ann, recently. “He still has that silky smooth voice that melts my heart,” she...

Published:Sunday | September 11, 2022 | 12:08 AMAnthony Turner - Gleaner Writer

NEW YORK: Four top-flight New York area selectors, the Original Richie Poo, DJ Roy, Glamour Wayne and Dub Master Chris, will be honoured with Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) Peer Awards at the upcoming birthday celebration for veteran...

Published:Sunday | February 27, 2022 | 12:08 AMAnthony Turner - Gleaner Writer

Ardenne High School was founded by American Church of God missionaries George and Nellie Olson in 1927 and the school quickly established its reputation as an epicentre for academic excellence. Over the decades, few schools in the Caribbean can...

Published:Sunday | May 10, 2020 | 12:00 AMAnthony Turner - Gleaner Writer

Monday, May 11, marks 39 years since Robert Nesta Marley OM, died at the University of Miami Hospital in Florida. I was a youngster living on Sunflower Way in Mona Heights, Kingston, on December 3, 1976, when the reggae legend was shot at 56 Hope...

Published:Sunday | April 19, 2020 | 12:15 AMAnthony Turner - Gleaner Writer

On March 15, 2010, Dr Jimmy Cliff, OM, was inducted into the Rock...

Published:Sunday | September 15, 2019 | 12:11 AMAnthony Turner - Gleaner Writer

New York: Jamaica-born, New York-based Sephron Mair is today wearing an ear-to-ear smile. His daughter, Simone, was recently honoured with the Catalyst Award at the 13th Annual ADCOLOR awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The event honours the...

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