Published:Wednesday | April 11, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
"There's a really interesting convergence of voices of black women at Calabash this year just a range of them from all over the world. Something is happening in the literary world where women's voices are tackling urgent and difficult subjects, and...
Published:Thursday | April 5, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
DJ Richie R.A.S., has made his name in the local space as one of the go-to deejays for bringing a 'real-good' soca vibe. Starting out like many Jamaican deejays, specialising in mixing...
Published:Thursday | April 5, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
There are some who call Xaymaca International the 'smallest band with the biggest heart', but one director contests this notion. The lone female serving on a board of directors (total of seven) declared that size is not a concern for Xaymaca."We don...
Published:Wednesday | April 4, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
In this steadfast and recently expanded carnival segment of the entertainment industry, aficionados have focused much of their attention on patrons in and around the nation's capital.However, two event promoters noticed...
For centuries, the Sistine Chapel has remained a leading example of timeless art, representing the religious histories associated with Christianity. As The Ward Theatre undergoes its latest renovation, one can suppose the decision to have artist...
Published:Thursday | March 29, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the University of the West Indies (UWI) and the 50th anniversary of the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts (PSCCA) on the Mona Campus, the University Classical and Jazz Ensemble (CAJE) will...
Published:Thursday | March 22, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
Master decorative painting artist, colour consultant, muralist, and custom furniture designer Chalik Campbell has been selected to lend his expert hand to the renovation of the Ward Theatre.To revitalise the historic building's interior, Campbell...
Published:Wednesday | March 21, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
After suffering a major heart attack in December 2017, beloved actress Rosie Murray's road to recovery is paved by the prayers, charity and the unexpected support of the vibrant theatre community.Following the news of two nominations for this year's...
Published:Thursday | March 15, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
In the 40th year since the release of Bob Marley's romantic album Kaya, the legend's slang for cannabis has become a branding tool in the ongoing campaign to legalise the herb. Many of the sons of the global reggae icon have put action to Tuff Gong'...
Published:Tuesday | March 13, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
Dreaming Whilst Black, a web series written and directed by Jamaica-born filmmaker Adjani Salmon, will premiere in six major cities - Shanghai, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Miami and Kingston on Sunday. "If we can make this work, if I...
Published:Thursday | March 1, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
For the upcoming Actor Boy Awards, well-rounded thespian Maya Wilkinson can celebrate. Having her start in the local theatre as an actor and writer, Wilkinson told The Sunday Gleaner that the aim of her debut theatrical production, Heist, was to...
Published:Monday | February 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
Weaving between art and his own reality, Jamaican filmmaker Adjani Salmon's creative motivations stem from his own experiences. Now based in the UK, Salmon is poised to flex his creative muscles with the upcoming release of Dreaming Whilst Black a...
Published:Thursday | February 15, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
Last year, the film community was abuzz with activity: from the television premiere of the short web series Losing Patience to the partly locally filmed directorial debut of British filmmaker Idris Elba.This year, American director Joshua Coates, in...
Published:Thursday | February 8, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
There is an ongoing debate about the relevance of the Grammy awards, particularly in respect of its representation of ethnic music genres.In an article published in Billboard magazine, written by Gail Mitchell, it was revealed through anonymous...
Published:Thursday | February 8, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
Of the US$20,000 requested, the GoFundMe account dedicated to Rosie Murray is approaching a close, nearing the halfway mark with a tally of USD$9,774 ($1.2 million JMD). Last December, the Actor Boy-nominated actress, suffered a major heart...
Published:Thursday | January 18, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
Two of the four Jamaican actors cast in Idris Elba's directorial debut, will head to the Sundance Film Festival, set for January 18-28 in Park City, Utah, for the world premiere of the feature film, 'Yardie.'Based on the novel written by Jamaican...
Published:Thursday | January 4, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
'Shaggy and Friends' is as literal a title the charity concert could have. For the 'Boombastic' superstar, all it takes is a phone call to gather world-class performers biennially on one stage for a single night, to entertain in support of the...
Published:Thursday | January 4, 2018 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
The 7th Harbour Beach Park will not host another event for at least a month. Mugz, Big Cups, Shore, and Daydreams are some of the events which have utilised the Palisadoes road venue in Kingston. However, the road pileup for Monday night's staging...
Published:Friday | December 29, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
Kingston's progression as a competitive creative city appears promising when comparing the municipality's activities over the last two years. In December 2015, Kingston was the first Caribbean city to be appointed to the UNESCO Creative Cities...
Published:Friday | December 22, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
Sean Kingston has returned from the US to his roots. The international music star recently purchased a home in Jamaica and has also brought with him a number of traditions. Earlier this year, the singer/rapper/record producer ...
Published:Friday | December 22, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
Considering Jamaica's proximity to the equator, most Jamaicans cannot relate to Bing Crosby's White Christmas. Regardless, the festivities carry on and to help you get fully immersed in the Yuletide holiday, we have compiled a playlist of Christmas...
Published:Thursday | December 21, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
Yaadcore is the tastemaker responsible for the Dubwise series, the reggae representative co-host of VP Records' new mix show Studio 17, and also wears the hat of resident DJ of Protoje's In.Digg.Nation collective. The producer has planned one final...
Published:Tuesday | December 19, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
In the earlier part of last month, Kingston-based digital dancehall collective Equiknoxx told The Gleaner about the release of their 2016 debut instrumental dancehall album called Bird Power Sound, an ongoing online radio show and curating dancehall...
Published:Friday | December 15, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
From ramen-making with a Japanese to exploring the secret of sacred tattoos in Thailand, and even kayaking in the lakes of Dublin, Scotland, the popular virtual bed and breakfast AirBnB now offers their guests 'experiences', as designed by their...
Published:Tuesday | December 12, 2017 | 12:00 AMKimberley Small
Tribe Sankofa's presentations have gone political. In 2015, the performing arts troupe acknowledged the Mario Deane incident (in which the young man died after being beaten at a police station, after being arrested for a spliff) to highlight the...
