Entertainment

Nadine looks to the summer

WITH nearly four decades of work under her belt, reggae singer Nadine Sutherland is buzzing about the summer. Read More

Bridgez hurt in attack
Dancehall act Bridgez is currently recouping after being attacked by a knife-wielding man on Red Hills Road in St Andrew on Friday night. ... Read More

Dancehall takes root in Africa
THE rise of African reggae/dancehall artistes is a perfect example of the maxim that music is universal.Africa is home to a multitude of artistes who fuse Afro-beat, rhythm and blues, reggae, and dancehall.... Read More

DeeWunn's track goes prime time
MEK It Bunx Up — a 2013 single by Jamaican-born, Canada-based dancehall deejay DeeWunn — was one of the tracks recently played on the popular American televised programme, So You Think You Can Dance.... Read More

The Skatalites: Jamaica's super band

By Howard Campbell Observer senior writer | Tuesday, July, 11 2017

This is the 29th in our daily entertainment series highlighting 55 Jamaicans who broke down barriers and helped put the country on the world stage. Each day one personality will be featured, culminating Independence Day, August 6. Read More

Aug 26 reunion for 'Where It's At'

By Howard Campbell Observer senior writer | Tuesday, July, 11 2017

BACK in the 1970s, the roots man went to dances where the rockers beat held sway and ganja permeated the air. Those who loved 'funky' music strutted their stuff on Where It's At. Read More

Burning Spear: Reggae music's elder statesman

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer | Monday, July, 10 2017

This is the 28th in our daily series highlighting 55 Jamaicans who broke down barriers and helped put the country on the world stage. Each day one personality will be featured, culminating Independence Day, August 6. Read More

Sasanya on track with Zum Zum

Monday, July, 10 2017

EMERGING dancehall artiste Sasanya is pleased with the response to her latest single Zum Zum , released by Cottage 9 Records. Read More

Stars shine at Startime

BY SIMONE MORGAN-LINDO Observer reporter | Monday, July, 10 2017

SATURDAY'S staging of Startime, which featured American R&B group The Manhattans as headliners, was perfectly executed and will remain fresh in the mind of those in attendance for a long time. Held at the National Arena in St Andrew, the event — which is celebrating its 29th... Read More

My dream

BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Sunday, July, 9 2017

There is something different about young Jamaican cellist Kadeem Leslie. Read More

'Poor song quality'

BY HORACE HINES Observer staff reporter | Sunday, July, 9 2017

MONTEGO BAY, St James — Olivia “Babsy” Grange, minister of culture, gender affairs, entertainment and sports, said the overriding factor that influenced the decision to scrap the festival song contest this year was the poor quality of the entries. Read More

Sagicor Bank partners with Dream Entertainment

Sunday, July, 9 2017

Sagicor Bank is now the official bank of Dream Entertainment Limited's five-day summer music festival, Dream Weekend. The two entities inked their partnership during a memorandum of understanding signing on Tuesday, at Sagicor's New Kingston head... Read More

Anglican clergy perform for charity

Sunday, July, 9 2017

Four years after a sold-out performance, clergy, their family, and church workers in the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (Anglican) return to the stage for another Clergy in Concert today at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium, Jamaica College. Showtime is 4:00 pm. Read More

Lynn Taitt: 'Trini' with a rocksteady soul

By Howard Campbell Observer senior writer | Sunday, July, 9 2017

This is the 27th in our daily series highlighting 55 Jamaicans who broke down barriers and helped put the country on the world stage. Each day, one personality will be featured, culminating Independence Day, August 6. Read More