This year, September to be precise, marks three decades in the life of the Sunbeam Early Childhood Development Centre, a pre-school and kindergarten institution run by the Meadowvale Seventh Day Adventist church. It is also the 30th anniversary for...
The funeral service for Horace ‘Culture Dan’ Clarke, the Rastafarian entertainer and Twelve Tribes of Israel soldier, who was gunned at Sizzla Kalonji’s Judgement Yard in August Town on June 19, will be held on Sunday. Culture Dan’s sister, Colleen...
King of Comedy Oliver Samuels has a new status – viral – and this time it’s definitely not because of one of his numerous side-splitting jokes. Oliver’s video, in which he questioned Jamaica’s allegiance to the British monarchy and aired his...
It was in a roundabout way that Grammy award-winning songwriter Carlos Battey, known in music circles as Jackie’s Boy, got involved in a project by a Jamaican producer. Described as “one of today’s songwriters in music industry contributing...
They didn’t believe in him, but “God did” has been DJ Khaled’s refrain in recent times. His new slogan is intentional. God Did is the name of his 13th album, which was released on August 26, and as first week sales are in, predictions by music...
Reggae's acclaimed 'Messenjah', Luciano, is known for his passionate delivery of timeless songs; his energetic performances on stage; his 'Holy Ras' persona, which some in the music industry choose to take offence with; and his no-holds-barred...
A conversation with singer, songwriter and deejay from St Vincent and the Grenadines, Shiiloh, is flavoured with all the spices from the Caribbean, pretty much the same way her music is. Caribbean unity and integration and the West Indies...
Last Sunday evening, the University Chapel, UWI, Mona, came alive with the sound of music as the National Chorale of Jamaica (NCOJ) presented its Golden Gala Concert, in celebrations of its milestone 50th anniversary. Guest performers for the...
Reggae singer Blvk H3ro (pronounced ‘Black Hero’), who is signed to Delicious Vinyl Island, is on his very first tour of the United States of America and from all reports, he has been blowing up the summer tour circuit. From Wynwood in Florida to...
Upon hearing that Merciless’ autopsy report has been deemed inconclusive, his former manager and producer, Harvel ‘Gadaffie’ Hart, is reiterating claims which he made shortly after the deejay’s sudden death. He said that the Gal Dem Gizzada...
During his whirlwind, first visit to Jamaica last week, Sunday Are [pronounced Ar-reh], manager of Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid, pronounced that “reggae music is alive and well” and shared that he has hopes of staging a mega concert in the island....
History was again created inside the National Indoor Sports Centre last week Thursday night when 22-year-old emerging singer, Sacaj, walked away with the Festival Song title, triumphing in a field that saw her as the only female finalist. Her...
A boat parade, a street parade and a sports festival are all part of the offering on Independence Day as Treasure Beach in St Elizabeth launches its grand celebration of Jamaica 60 in its own unique way. And chief cook and bottle washer is none...
A spectacular showcase featuring a never-before-seen 300-drones will be one of the main highlights of this year’s Independence Grand Gala, which will be held at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday, August 6. Minister of Culture, Gender,...
“I feel great! Feeling more than elated. Super proud, super blessed. I am not surprised because I know the type of child she is,” a beaming Ras Ghandi told The Gleaner on Monday night after his daughter, Velonique Bowen, took the 2022 Jamaica...
Rev Dr Devon Dick made his feeling clear about Skillibeng’s Whap Whap song on Sunday morning during the ecumenical church service for Jamaica 60, which was held at the Boulevard Baptist Church in St Andrew. Dick, host pastor at the church, was...
The moment that Sacaj’s Nuh Weh Nice Like Yard was announced as the winner of the 2022 Festival Song Competition last Thursday night, the entire National Indoor Sports Centre erupted in celebration. The audience was out of their seats and jostling...
Christopher Meredith, one of reggae music’s most prominent bass players, passed away on Wednesday in Miami, Florida, his son Chrissano confirmed to The Gleaner. Meredith said that his 54-year-old father took ill on Father’s Day and had been...
Always referred to as “a songbird”, Mary Isaacs can also recall hearing herself being spoken of as “the white girl who does reggae”, but she refuses to be thrown off course by such oblique references. Isaacs, who has been playing the reggae game...
Bob Marley’s iconic reggae ballad No Woman No Cry is prominently featured in the official teaser for the Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever, and, after amassing more than 18 million views in two days, it is being hailed as “the best trailer...
Pier 1 in Montego Bay was the place to be last Thursday night as five big bad sounds vied for the coveted Reggae Sumfest Global Sound Clash title. At the end of the night, Bass Odyssey was left standing, having demolished all “dibby dibby tin pan...
At the end of what was arguably the biggest ambush in Sting’s history, Merciless walked away with the spoils, having annihilated a fearsome trio of Ninjaman, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man in the year 2000. Years later Bounty Killer called it his “...
‘Nothing happens before the right time’ neatly sums up reggae singer Sanchez’s reaction to the announcement by the culture ministry that he is one of two recipients of the prestigious Jamaica Music Icon Award, which will be presented on...
The music industry has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of veteran deejay Leonard ‘Merciless’ Bartley. Reports are that the 51-year-old deejay was found on Tuesday afternoon face down inside a motel in St Andrew. The deejay,...
On-the-rise entertainer Sacáj sees herself as one of the vibrant, new faces of music and is determined to engrave her name among the greats. Her first huge step towards that goal is the Jamaica Festival Song Competition, a showcase which has...
