Entertainment

Omari Banks goes full blast

With two new songs on the market, Omari Banks is doing the promo rounds. He refuses to be labeled or boxed in to categories coined by contemporary music pundits. Read More

Sutherland jumps out with new rhythm
PRODUCER Gary Sutherland is pleased with the reception to his various artistes compilation album Jumpout Production Presents: One Drop Mystic Riddim Vol 1 since its release in August.Sutherland said the 11-song set took six months to complete.... Read More

Toni-Ann to the world
While growing up in Bath, St Thomas, Toni-Ann Singh began a love affair with singing and classical music that continued when she migrated to the United States 14 years ago.Singh's musical chops helped her win the Talent fast track segment of the Miss Jamaica World...... Read More

Ghanaian artiste defends patois
Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artiste Stonebowy has defended his practice of performing a lot of his music using the Jamaican patois.... Read More

Jeneil reigns supreme

Sunday, September, 22 2019

It has been 15 years since Jeneil Williams was first discovered during the model search organised by local agency Pulse, and she continues to blaze a trail for herself. Read More

Soaring to new heights

BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Sunday, September, 22 2019

Things continue to happen for Flight, the Jamaican short film written by Kia Moses and co-directed by Moses and Adrian McDonald. Read More

Freshaz Fete on next Saturday

By Kevin Jackson Observer writer | Saturday, September, 21 2019

SCHOOL is back in session after the long summer beak, however, that doesn't mean that the fun has stopped. The Students' Union of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) will stage its annual Freshaz Fete next Saturday, September 28. Read More

Krysie still mourning loss of 15-y-o sister

Saturday, September, 21 2019

Singjay Krysie is still mourning the loss of her 15-year-old sister who drowned a few months ago. Read More

A party for a cause

By Kediesha Perry Observer writer | Saturday, September, 21 2019

AS aid to Bahamian victims of Hurricane Dorian continues to trickle in, local entertainment organisation Bess' Jam Jamaica has committed to pitch in. Read More

New Queen reigns tonight

BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Saturday, September, 21 2019

MISS Jamaica World coronation show, set the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St Andrew this evening, will be dedicated to the memory of Aston Cooke.Cooke, a renowned playwright and co-franchise holder of the pageant, died on February 22 this year. He was 61. Read More

Jahvy, Alkaline create magic

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer | Friday, September, 20 2019

SINCE his debut project (Bugle's Don't Give Up) was released seven years ago, producer Jahvel “Jahvy” Morrison has seen his stocks rise. He has released several hit songs by Alkaline for his Tru Ambassador Entertainment label. Read More

Keeping glamour in dancehall

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer | Friday, September, 20 2019

OF the countless dances he plays annually, veteran sound-system selector Glamour Wayne looks forward to the annual House Of Leo Reunion at La Roose in Bronx, New York. A fixture of the New York City reggae scene, this year's show takes place September 28. Read More