Music - a firm economic 'bass'
It has been maintained that tourism and agriculture are Jamaica's two economic mainstays. What is sometimes overlooked is how lucrative Jamaican music is as foreign exchange earner.
J'cans involved in Guyana's first digital studio
At the end of the company history of Vizion Sounds Records on the website www.vizionsounds.com, there is a hopeful and ambitious note: "The next pioneering vision is to establish in Guyana our own 24 track digital and analogue recording studio.
Model hopefuls walk thin line
So you've seen America's Next Top Model, Saint's 'Model Icon' and Pulse's 'Caribbean Model Search' and you can't wait to hit the catwalk. But be careful; that runway just may have you running for your life.
Small stage - great performances
Good performances, strong vocals and tons of talent shone from Ocean Spray's small stage at the Jazz and Blues Festival held at the Aqueduct in Rose Hall, Montego, Bay last Thursday night.
GLORY DAYS - Killamanjaro: The peak of sound systems
Killamanjaro is the father of clashing sounds. Dubbed 'The Original Sound Killer', Jaro, as the sound system is called, is looked upon as an inspiration to most and is worshipped as one of the best foundation sounds.
Jaro attacks in self-defence
Killamanjaro has had a reputation of being a 'rude boy' and even 'bad man' sound system over the years? Does this have any basis?
Making timeless music
Sultry, smooth and suave, Michael Bolton captured the hearts of fans at this year's Jazz and Blues Festival with undoubtedly the best performance of the night.
Absolutely awesome! Michael Bolton dazzles at jazz fest
WESTERN BUREAU: In what must have been a performance of a lifetime for his adoring fans, Michael Bolton took Thursday night's segment of the 2007 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival by storm, unleashing a brilliant hit-filled...
Julian Marley connects from London
Arising from the Rasta palace, Julian 'Juju Royal' Marley has been surrounded by music all his life.
The poet 'stanza-lone'
If poetry is really the Cinderella of the arts, then some poets may just be living in fantasy land with their desire to share the same stage with most mainstream dancehall acts anytime soon.
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