Reggae artiste I-Octane has been having a successful 2013. The artiste appeared on numerous local shows, toured several countries and was even invited to close Reggae Sumfest's dancehall night.
As Jamaica seeks to move from its current state of International Monetary Fund-triggered austerity to sustained, meaningful, growth, Jamaicans can take a measure of comfort from the fact that its entertainment industry, working in tandem with tourism, is now positioned to make our country one of the key entertainment capitals of the world
REGGAE MUSIC may be experiencing negative fallout on the United Kingdom charts and on mainstream radio stations, but it seems the only people not bothered by the social exclusions are reggae stars.
While there has never been any doubt about the vocal ability of Tessanne Chin, it is not often that the reggae-rocker is used as one of the names to drive a riddim.
LIME is giving its Facebook fans a chance to win a VIP experience to All Access, with international recording artiste Brian McKnight, being held at the National Indoors Sports Centre next Saturday.
Body Basics, Cook Out Wednesdays, Yard Clothes Thursdays, and Party Cup Fridays all have one thing in common: they are street dances held in downtown Kingston communities.
A key player in the international animation industry is encouraging Jamaican youth to think seriously about starting their own local animation businesses.
Stella Maris Dance Ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary season of dance from Thursday through to Sunday at the Little Theatre. The season will be under the patronage of Wayne Chen, chief executive officer of SuperPlus.
As a practitioner of several art forms and a newspaper critic of even more, Archie Lindo (1908-1990) was involved with more areas of Jamaican culture than perhaps anyone of his generation...
Reggae artiste Chuck Fenda says his newly released Jah Elements is meant to become a classic. Fenda launched the John John-produced album at King Jammy's studio located in the Waterhouse community recently...
Amid all the floral tributes and performances, it was Digicel Rising Stars 2013 winner Verlando Small who stole the show at the Salute to the National Heroes concert at The National Heroes Park in Kingston on Monday...
While the Supreme Ventures-run Cash Pot draw is perhaps the most popular lottery game in the country today, emerging singer Jay Edge is hoping his song, which celebrates what that lottery means to poor people, will reap...
Actor and playwright David Heron has scored yet another major casting coup by landing the leading role in Coriolanus - The African Warrior, the final mainstage production of the prestigious...
The Port Royal Seafood Festival was the event to attend on Heroes Day. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, patrons were tantalised by lobster, shrimp and fish cooked in a variety of styles....
The Charlie Chaplin of international repute died in 1977 at 88 years old, having dominated the film industry for the better part of his life.There is another Charlie Chaplin, born Richard Bennet, who has made his mark.
Friday marks the day women and fans of sprinter Asafa Powell all across the island can stop holding their breaths. The sportsman will be unveiling his 2014 calendar at Bookophilia in Liguanea.
Full Frequency, the sixth studio album for international dancehall superstar Sean Paul, is gearing up to be a menu of eclectic musical flavours suitable for most palates.The album, to be released in November, sees Sean Paul collaborating with artistes...
There is an added dimension to the jazz experience when listening with someone whose knowledge of the art, in particular, and the social conditions that inspires it, is rooted...
Recently, social media has become a term synonymous with entertainment. Social media is fast evolving as one of the most reliable ways to connect and stay informed and offers a platform for discussions and information sharing, helping users build their online identity and reputation.
