Elections change ‘Bashment’ course - Movie about J’cans in New York to premiere in October
ATLANTA, Georgia: Moviegoers in Jamaica will have to wait a bit longer before sampling one of the most gripping films depicting the street life of ‘yard’ people in the United States.
RIAJam ‘cheques’ on music education
Based on the number and quality of aspiring artistes who are written about in the newspapers, squeezed in on stage shows and hang around studios, talent is slowly dwindling.
Politics invades Reggae Sumfest - Artistes offer varying views on election
Western Bureau:Amid the musical excitement as Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest 15 unfolded in Montego Bay on Thursday night, several artistes made references to...
Son’s success boosts Jimmy Riley
Is Tarrus Riley, singer of the very popular She’s Royal and the remake of John Legend’s Stay With You, the son of former Uniques member Jimmy Riley?It is that very question...
Joan Dixon strains at cabaret constraints
Joan Dixon has a strong alto voice you can’t help but pay attention to, but it’s not only her voice that makes her stand out.
Powerman the ‘Stone’ dancehall rolled over
Michael Davey, a.ka. Powerman, surged to the top of the charts in 1991 with his hit song Stone. All the promises of an illustrious career were ahead, as he would go on to record other hits such as Slim and Trim, Serious Tings and Miss Kill and Bury.
Brick and Laceblenddancehall,R&B
If you haven’t heard of Brick and Lace, chances are you haven’t been watching MTV, BET and local music stations and seen the sister duo of Nailah and Nyanda Thourborne plastered across your television set.
Pluto Shervington still ‘on ya’
When Pluto Shervington enters a stage he is often bombarded by a chorus of cheers from an eager crowd, and with good reason.
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