Songs for the season ... For profit or presence
Christmas comes once a year, and while some artistes cannot be bothered with recording Yuletide songs, claiming it is unprofitable to do so, others say they record such songs, simply for the 'feel'.
Christmas after Miss Lou
A woman who gave all of herself to her language, heritage and culture, Louise Bennett-Coverley, deserves to be remembered and honoured in this holiday season, Jamaica's first without her.
'Uptown Bangarang': A creative mix
Homosexuality, religion and politics are often hotly debated in open circles. But these topics, when condensed into a theatrical presentation, often prove a heady mix for most audiences.
'Santa inna mango tree' singer keeps the faith
You would swear it is no other than Miss Lou herself when Faith D'Aguilar assumes her Miss Lou persona.
Still no 'ho-hos' in the ghetto
It is often said that there are two Jamaicas. If that were true, then naturally there would be two Jamaican versions of Christmas.
Jon Williams passes on his art
Consumed by music, Jon Williams is a musical jack of all trades - a pianist, teacher, music arranger and entrepreneur.
It was 'Good to be There' - Roper
FOR OVER 10 years, Trevor Roper's gruff vocals and rhythmic riffs helped make Chalice one of the top acts in Jamaica. But 13 years after leaving this country for the United States, he says recording music is a thing of the past.
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