Early Jamaican popular recorded music has oftentimes been an attempt to copy American rhythm and blues songs. The reasoning behind this is far-reaching and filled with complexities....
He is fairly new on the music scene, but with the recent release of a new mix tape and an ongoing world tour, reggae singer Conkarah, born Nicholas Murray, is poised to make his mark on the industry in 2014.In an interview...
Educator and musician, Arlene Wint Thorpe, celebrated her 50th birthday with a concert at the Cathedral of St James (also known as the Cathedral Church of St Jago de la Vega), in Spanish Town, recently.
The Mico University College, the island's oldest teacher-training institution, is all set for Homecoming 2014, which will be staged from Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27.Organised by The Mico University College's Office for Alumni and Development...
International reggae singer and songwriter, Richell 'Richie Spice' Bonner, is to make available a percentage of the proceeds from his performances locally and overseas to charity organisation, Food For The Poor (FFP) Jamaica....
After four years of intense work, director and independent audiovisual producer from Martinique, Patrick Baucelin, has completed production of the video, Capital Cities...
Drawing for his renowned hits, Sim Simma and Girls Dem Sugar, 'The Doctor' took fans through moments which defined why he is called the King of the Dancehall.
The conscious roots reggae singer did not disappoint, exceeding all expectations, while rocking the crowd with 'Nah Follow', 'Prayer'and 'Here Comes Trouble’.
On Sunday, August 3, Jamaicans living in the US, will have a taste of celebrations from 'Yard', when the second annual Jamaica Family Funday unfolds at the Thomas Jefferson High School field in Brooklyn, New York.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) by Jamaican national hero and international political activist the Hon Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
Twenty-six talented Jamaicans eager to have their talents discovered will vie for top honours at the national finals of the Big Stage Competition, tomorrow at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, starting at 7 p.m.
Twenty-six talented Jamaicans eager to have their talents discovered will vie for top honours at the national finals of the Big Stage Competition, tomorrow at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, starting at 7 p.m.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) by Jamaican national hero and international political activist the Hon Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
On Sunday, August 3, Jamaicans living in the US, will have a taste of celebrations from 'Yard', when the second annual Jamaica Family Funday unfolds at the Thomas Jefferson High School field in Brooklyn, New York.
Dana Hinds, an 18-year-old student at Excelsior Community College, has entered the Pulse Search For The Million Dollar Girl. Standing 5'8" tall, Dana has always loved modelling and believes she has the potential to be successful.
Loud X Plosion Music, Zabrick and Kem Nickyz are gearing up to host the initial Orange Bay Jamboree this summer. The event will be held at Force Beach Club, Orange Bay, Portland, on August 16 ...
Next month, the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) Community Film Project will mount their first joint film-making boot camp.It will make the multibillion dollar film industry a little...
Saint International has announced the launch of its summer model search, the 'Face of a Supermodel'. The agency's global success has resulted in a high demand for its models across the world in major fashion markets.
The Met Opera Summer HD Encores begin this Sunday at Palace Cineplex and Palace Multiplex. The Met Opera's award-winning Live in HD series of movie theatre presentations will be shown at 11:30 a.m...
American rapper Wiz Khalifa says fans who come out to see him at Reggae Sumfest's International Night 1 tomorrow, can expect a high-energy performance from himself and his band."It feels good to be performing in Jamaica.
As the entertainment industry's bigwigs prepare for the 'Greatest Reggae Show on Earth' - Sumfest - several up-and-coming artistes are also busy perfecting their sets as they prepare to take the Digicel Mini Stage at the festival....
This year marks the 22nd staging of Reggae Sumfest. In recognition of this, The Gleaner, in partnership with Headline Entertainment and Summerfest Productions...
