'Gangsta' on the go

Mavado

Dancehall star Mavado and Juke Boxx Executive Producer Shane C. Brown have collaborated on another scorching dancehall track, On The Go. The track was commissioned by global athletic giant, Nike, for their massive consumer marketing campaign in support of the 2008 Olympics. The marketing campaign centres around Jamaica-born sprinter Asafa Powell. The full campaign has several segments, including an EPK (electronic press kit) directed by Ras Kasa and mix CD developed by Stone Love. But, On The Go is the only original piece of music commissioned for the worldwide project.

Moving to the rhythm

Tony Wilson's Dance Centre will host a special series of dance workshops on the Horton Technique from July 14 to 25, to be conducted by Iquail Shaheed Johnson from NYC.

Shaheed is artistic director of Dance IQUAIL Inc and is an instructor at the Ailey School and with New Dance Group. He has also taught at Alonso King's Lines Ballet School (California), Steps on Broadway, and Centre Stage. Participants will benefit from instruction in complex rhythms and patterns, as well as techniques to help improve coordination, flexibility and strength, and improve the dancers' awareness of body, space, time and facility.

Classical concert for UWI Chapel

Some of Jamaica's top classical music performers are coming together in a major concert to help needy final-year students at the University of Technology (UTech) and kids at children's homes. The concert, 'Music through the Ages', will be staged on Sunday, July 6, 5 p.m., at the University Chapel on the grounds of the University of the West Indies, Mona, under the distinguished patronage of Governor General Sir Kenneth and Lady Hall and US Ambassador to Jamaica, Brenda LaGrange Johnson.

The event is being organised by the Jamaica America Friendship Association (JAFA), with the support of the Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy. JAFA consists of Jamaicans and Americans working to promote greater understanding and appreciation between both countries.

The list of performers includes Jon Williams, Commander John McFarlane, Marilyn Brice-Macdonald, Carole Reid, Jessica Yapp, Leanne Welds, Roger Williams, Donald Hossack and Marjorie Whylie, in addition to Christine Macdonald-Nevers and young Anastacia Johnson of Canada. They will all be performing free of cost for the worthy cause.

What the doctor ordered

Jolie

Angelina Jolie's doctor just threw a bucket of cold water on the global Brangelina babywatch.

"Angelina's pregnancy has gone very well so far, and she has absolutely no problems at all," obstetrician Dr Michel Sussmann said recently. "But she still has at least two or three weeks to go until she gives birth, and she'll most certainly be staying in the hospital until after she gives birth.

"Lenval is one of the best maternity hospitals in the world, so if there were any problems she'll get the best care possible. But for now, both Angelina and the babies are doing extremely well. Everyone's very happy," Sussmann said.