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Entertainment
Monty visits Wareika Hill
Wareika Hill is the title of a new album by famed pianist, Monty Alexander. A Caribbean take on 11 songs originally done by jazz legend and pianist Thelonious Monk, the set is scheduled for release on Friday by MACD Records. Read More
Top acts for CARIFESTA concert
Grammy Award-winning artiste Shaggy is to join Trinidad and Tobago's Alison Hinds, Machel Montano, and evergreen Calypso Rose on Saturday's Island Beats' Super Concert in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.... Read More
NotNice enters Billboard chart
Despite selling a paltry 64 copies, the multi-artiste album Kyng Midas by producer NotNice enters the Billboard Reggae Albums chart at number nine this week.... Read More
Joan McDonald gets gala honour
Joan McDonald, the first beauty contestant to win the Miss Jamaica (World) pageant, was recently honoured in New York with a Congressional proclamation from US House of Representatives member Yvette D Clarke. ... Read More
'Role' of Honour
Come October 21, Heroes' Day, actor Glen Campbell will be among the Jamaicans to receive insignia at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony at King's House. He will receive the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer (OD) for his over 38 years of outstanding contribution to... Read More
Noel Dexter remembered as giant
Renowned musical arranger, composer and choirmaster Noel Dexter is being remembered as a gentle giant whose legacy will be the impact of his work on thousands of Jamaicans. Read More
Maxi, Marshall star Rum Day concert
STELLAR performances by Maxi Priest and Wayne Marshall were the highlight of National Rum Day concert held at Appleton Estate Murray's Chillin' in Toll Gate, Clarendon, last Friday.The event, which was free to the public, saw a huge turnout of guests. Read More
K'Coneil goes for finesse, style
UNITED States-based, Jamaican singer K'Coneil recently completed a five-day promotional visit to the island for his latest single Finesse and Style . He believes it is necessary for his music to resonate with his... Read More
Fraternity bids farewell to singer Pat Kelly
Several members of the entertainment fraternity showed up at Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston on Saturday to bid farewell to their colleague, reggae/rocksteady singer Pat Kelly. Read More
Unity comes to the City
Despite a slew of technical difficulties and lengthy band changes, Unity in the City managed to touch the hearts and lives of the thousands who gathered in the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday night. Read More
Dufton goes regional
Local comedian Dufton Shepherd is still buzzing following his performance in Barbados last Sunday. Read More
Musical journey continues
It was a full house for The Amazing Journey Continues concert put on by The Church of the Ascension in Mona Heights, St Andrew, recently. Read More
Tulloch goes gospel
AWARD-WINNING theatre producer, director and actor David Tulloch is throwing his hat into the gospel music arena. He has released a gospel track which he hopes will take to the market. Read More
Third World shares the work
It took four years to complete but reggae ambassadors Third World have finally released their much anticipated album, More Work To Be Done. Read More
Whylie returns for Gerrehbenta
VETERAN musician Marjorie Whylie joins National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) Singers for a special performance of Gerrehbenta , choreographed by Rex Nettleford in 1983 at Plié for the Arts' Amalgamation, on August 30. Read More
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