With songs like Great Man, U Me Luv, Legend, True Colours, Story of My Life, Strongest Soldier, Winning, and A Better Tomorrow, Jahmiel has firmly established himself within the reggae and dancehall ecosystem. Jahmiel, who uses his real name as...
Following his signing with Universal Music Canada (UMC) and Tuff Gong Collective earlier this year, King Cruff officially launched his recording career under their banner with the release of the single, Samurai Chop, a song which he states "is...
By popular demand, Reggae Sumfest has increased the number of days for its staging and will now take place from July 18-23 at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in Montego Bay, St James, instead of the previously advertised July 21-23....
Veteran Rastafarian reggae singer, Denroy Morgan, has died. His son, Mojo, confirmed to The Gleaner that the music industry giant passed away on Thursday. He was 76. "Daddy passed last night surrounded by his wife, children, grand-children and...
Veteran sound system owner and selector, Gladstone 'Gladdy' Parker, from Wild Bunch Disco has died. Frankie Campbell, frontman for Fab 5 band, confirmed to The Gleaner that Gladdy died on Saturday at the Consie Walters Hospice, where he was a...
When The Gleaner linked up with Tony Rebel, the first question we asked him was, ‘What do you want to tell Joe Byron right now?’ It was actually a no-brainer. It is January 2022 and Tony Rebel is enjoying himself immensely on TikTok. It is a whole...
Rapper Cardi B brought dancehall to LA on Monday, and it was certainly festive, with the event channelling a vibe that mimicked Uptown Mondays meet Weddy Weddy Wednesdays. The WAP singer last week announced that she was hosting a dancehall-theme...
It is not surprising that Queen Ifrica, the illustrious ‘Fyah Muma’ who chants powerfully against the abuse and exploitation of women, has chosen to cover a classic from the repertoire of the acclaimed High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone. A...
September 11, 2001, is an ominous date. It is said that the events of that day — the bombing of the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York — were so overwhelming that it defied even a name. Hence, it has become known simply as 9/11....
Mezzo-soprano and international opera star Raehann Bryce-Davis, although born in Mexico, is totally connected to her Jamaican heritage, and she wouldn't want it any other way. Filled with a zest for life that breathes with her every note, the...
Legendary deejay, Wade Brammer, better known as 'Trinity', has died. His long-time friend, Rodguel 'Blackbeard' Sinclair, confirmed to The Gleaner that the entertainer, who also used to sing using the moniker, Junior Brammer, passed away this...
Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting, Ewart Beckford, better known to the world as Daddy U-Roy, has died, his partner Marcia Smikle confirmed to The Gleaner. He passed away at 11:10 last night at the University Hospital of the West Indies (...
At this time of the year, the headlines would be shouting, ‘All systems go for GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza’, the exciting Christmas Day reggae and dancehall show staged annually by the media personality. However, for the first time in 20...
