Entertainment

I Three: Laying reggae's timeless harmonies

This is the 44th 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

Drummond sounds off on Billboard
DON Cosmic, an album by influential trombonist Don Drummond, debuts at number three on the Billboard Reggae album chart. ... Read More

Samory I unearths Black Gold
AFTER a four-year journey, Samory I has released his debut album titled Rory Stone Love Presents Samory I: Black Gold .The 13-track set, produced by Rory Gilligan of Stone Love fame, was released on July 14.... Read More

After 12: Touch A Green Anniversary (First take)
It was the party marked on everyone's calendar – Touch A Green Anniversary, hosted by the man himself, Kerwin Touch A Green Boss, on July 1 at Enid Anglin Centre in Admiral Town.... Read More

Safe Dreams

BY SIMONE MORGAN-LINDO Observer reporter | Wednesday, July, 26 2017

ORGANISERS of the annual party series Dream Weekend say they are going the extra mile to ensure partygoers will be in a safe and secure environment.Dream Week begins in the resort town of Negril on Friday, July 28, and ends August 1. Read More

Joe pleased with Sumfest

BY SIMONE MORGAN-LINDO Observer reporter | Tuesday, July, 25 2017

LIVE performances from some of dancehall's finest acts brought the curtains down on Reggae Sumfest, at Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in Montego Bay on the weekend. Read More

Rankin Pumpkin for Jacob's Place

Tuesday, July, 25 2017

Japanese singjay Rankin Pumpkin is one of several acts slated to perform at Jacob's Place Restaurant and Lounge at King's Plaza, Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, tonight. Read More

Sonia Pottinger: Hit many high notes

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer | Tuesday, July, 25 2017

This is the 43rd 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

Music to our ears

Tuesday, July, 25 2017

With business mogul Josef Bogdanovich taking brand ownership of Reggae Sumfest a year earlier, the music festival was back for its second revival under his watch last weekend in St James at the expansive grounds Catherine Hall, and Red Stripe on board once more as the multi-artiste... Read More

Empress Ayeola laying groundwork

Tuesday, July, 25 2017

Kgn Capital Kgn is the new song from singer Empress Ayeola. Produced by Sheldon “Calibud” Stewart, it is one of the songs on the Gaddamaweh rhythm. Read More

Kartel's Fever heats up Billboard

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer | Tuesday, July, 25 2017

FEVER , the 2016 summer anthem by Vybz Kartel, debuted at number 50 on the Billboard R&B Hip Hop Airplay chart. Read More

Justin Bieber cancels tour

Tuesday, July, 25 2017

NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber is cancelling the rest of his 'Purpose World Tour' “due to unforeseen circumstances”. Read More

RTI Weekend kicks off July 30

Monday, July, 24 2017

'PRETTY In Pink' party, the first event in the Rich Tropical Island (RTI) Weekend, gets underway at Woodstock in Negril on Sunday, July 30.The all-inclusive event has been a traditional crowd-puller for organisers. Read More

Bob Andy: Songwriting pioneer

Monday, July, 24 2017

This is the 42nd 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

Sumfest ends on high note

BY SIMONE MORGAN-LINDO Observer reporter | Monday, July, 24 2017

Multiple Grammy Award-winner Stephen Marley's performance could easily go down as one of the most entertaining in Reggae Sumfest history. Within seconds of his entry on stage, the singer connected with patrons inside the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in Montego Bay, on Saturday... Read More