The CB Pan Chicken Championship is one of the most anticipated food and entertainment experiences in the island and on Saturday, scores of Jamaicans descended on the ground of the UDC car park in Portmore for the first regional elimination for the...
His catchy video blogs led him to fame; his wit and charm enchanted Jamaicans locally and abroad; and, before he even had time to take it all in, Dutty Berry became an Internet sensation.He enjoyed success with his video blogs, which opened many...
A joint initiative of the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) dubbed Museums Connect has awarded seven grants to 15 museum partners globally, including Jamaica. The project...
Published:Wednesday | August 19, 2015 | 12:00 AMShereita Grizzle
Following the removal of Jewish reggae artiste Matisyahu on Monday from one of Spain's biggest reggae festivals, the Rototom Sunsplash Music Festival, there have been new developments. The Gleaner has learnt that on Wednesday, festival organisers...
The National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica (NYOJ) ended their 2015 summer camp in fine style on Friday, hosting a free concert at the Camperdown High School, Kingston. The venue was small, but there was nothing little about the talent on display as the...
During preparations prior to the release of his last album, gospel artiste Kevin Downswell thought it a brilliant idea to do a pamphlet to help promote the musical compilation. However, the five-page pamphlet he had in mind turned into a 100-page...
More than 150 Jamaicans are to receive national honours during the 2015 National Honours and Awards ceremony to be held at King's House in October. Among the list of honourees are several persons from the creative industries who will be awarded for...
After a record-breaking three-month run in Jamaica late last year and a successful premiere in the United Sates in March, Jeremy Whittaker's breakout film, Destiny, had its United Kingdom (UK) premiere over the Independence weekend.According to a...
Jamaican opera singer, Sir Willard White, is the recipient of the National Chorale of Jamaica's Medal of Excellence. The honour was presented to the internationally renowned musician by the Governor General His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir...
They have been around for more than two decades, and have grown tremendously since being established. Still, the Ashe Performing Arts Company is looking towards expansion. They believe edutainment is one of the most powerful tools in today's society...
Jamaica's proud and free celebrations came to an end in fine style as the festivities marking the country's 53rd year of Independence culminated with a grand spectacle at the National Stadium on Thursday.Scores of Jamaicans turned up at the venue...
Str8 Edge Classic Dancers from Kingston are the 2015 World Reggae Dance Champions. The group emerged winners from an elite group of 16 finalists who danced their hearts out on stage at the grand finale on Wednesday night.Starting at 8:30 p.m. to a...
Emancipation Park was opened in July 2002 by former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson as a symbol of the country's freedom. Situated in the heart of New Kingston, the park came alive on Saturday evening as scores of patrons descended on the grounds to...
A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James, which chronicles the story of the attempted assassination of reggae legend Bob Marley, has made the longlist for the prestigious Man Booker Prize. The announcement, made on Wednesday, lists James'...
Rita Marley, widow of late reggae legend, Bob Marley, has been named as this year's honouree by the African Women of Excellence Awards (AWEA) committee. Will receive this year's prestigious Living Legends Award.In a statement sent to The Gleaner,...
Although it got off to a late start guests who turned up to see HUSH-the children’s musical on Thursday waited patiently and by night’s end it was clear why. Produced by the ASHE performing arts group, the show held at the Vibes Theatre...
On Saturday, July 18, the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Hope Road came alive as the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) hosted the 2015 World Reggae Dance Championship semi-final. For more reasons than one, it was a show I will...
As part of its efforts to get public participation in this year's Emancipendence celebrations, the Ministry of Youth and Culture has added a discussion forum to the list of activities scheduled to take place during the August 1 - 5 period.Dubbed...
Tuff Gong International is launching its 'Masters Vault' series with the release of an album by the late reggae crooner Tyrone Taylor.According to a press release sent to The Gleaner, the album titled Totally Tyrone, originally recorded and released...
Grammy award-winning reggae veteran, Burning Spear, is the latest entertainer to file a lawsuit against an international music company over royalties.Born Winston Rodney,...
On Saturday night, 'worldlians' and worshippers alike offered up praises to the Creator all night long at the inaugural Kevin Downswell Live at Keesing. At the entrance, patrons got a taste of what it would be like on that great day, because...
Last week, strong protests from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community led the organisers of one of Canada's biggest reggae events, the Edmonton Reggae Festival, to establish a...
On Saturday, August 8, two-time world sound system champion Bass Odyssey from St Ann, will celebrate 26 years in the business with its annual Sound System Festival at Plantation Cove in Richmond, St Ann. The announcement was made by Bass Odyssey's...
Blue Mountain Music has inked a publishing deal with Skip Marley, the grandson of Bob Marley.In a press release sent to The Gleaner, Tuff Gong International stated that the worldwide publishing agreement will cover all works from Skip's upcoming...
In August, steel bands from all over the world will come together in Trinidad as the country plays host to the inaugural staging of the International Panorama Competition. Jamaica will be represented by the UWI Panoridim Steel Orchestra.Steel bands...
