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Published:Friday | December 16, 2022 | 1:39 AMAaliyah Cunningham/Gleaner Writer - -

Buju Banton is undoubtedly one of the greatest artistes of all time. His distinctive sound in reggae and dancehall cannot be replicated, and his impact locally and internationally is never-ending. As the year comes to a close, he sits with Five...

Published:Friday | November 25, 2022 | 9:00 AMAaliyah Cunningham/Gleaner Writer - -

From sending social media into a frenzy with the newest slang, ‘Kotch E Hat A Lie’, to dropping hit tracks and dominating the airwaves, dancehall artiste Valiant is living the dream. Though many may have come to know him from a viral TikTok,...

Published:Friday | September 23, 2022 | 12:07 AMAaliyah Cunningham/Gleaner Writer - -

After breaking out in the industry in 1992, Mr Lexx, formerly known as Lexxus, delivered hit after hit, securing his place among the dancehall heavyweights of the ’90s. Easily identified by his raspy voice and witty lyrics that have earned his...

Published:Friday | September 16, 2022 | 12:11 AMAaliyah Cunningham/Gleaner Writer - -

Music has historically been a celebrated mode of expression and storytelling. Oftentimes artistes use their craft to tell of their own experiences and delve into usually taboo or controversial topics. For dancer-turned-recording artiste Amanyea,...

Published:Friday | August 5, 2022 | 12:10 AMAaliyah Cunningham/Gleaner Writer - -

It surely took a few days for anyone who participated in the 2022 staging of Dream Weekend to recover from the intense four-day Emancipation weekend party series held in Negril. With a star-studded line-up of performances for the seven events,...

Published:Friday | July 22, 2022 | 8:31 PMAaliyah Cunningham/Gleaner Writer - -

“Wear one of your least expensive shoes,” cautioned Reggae Sumfest Executive Cordel 'Skatta' Burrell as rain accompanied by lightning and thunder pelted Jamaica's second city Montego Bay earlier today. Burrell was speaking with The Gleaner on the...

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