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Stephen Marley wins Grammy
STEPHEN Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley, won the Grammy Award in Best Reggae Album category at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, yesterday. Marley's album, Revelation Part 1: Root of Life, which is largely unknown in Jamaica, beat four rivals in the Best Reggae Album category which included sibling Zig ...more
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Local Singers react to Whitney's passing
Monday, February 13, 2012
NEWS of American singer Whitney Houston's death has been sending shockwaves throughout the world, and Jamaica is no exception. The embattled singer — which Guinness Book of World Record has as the 'most-awarded female act of all time — w ...more
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Bachannal Ja kicks off 2012 season
Monday, February 13, 2012
CARNIVAL organisers Bachannal Jamaica officially kicked off its 2012 season at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston last Friday. The event saw the plans, the costumes and Mas Camp's new home for being unveiled to the media, sponsors and special ...more
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Thugsy Malone hits right notes
Monday, February 13, 2012
Dancehall artiste Thugsy Malone (formerly known as Bugsy Malone) is all set on scoring that breakthrough with his latest single Lord Wash Away the Pain. "I have been busy recording songs but, my fans will be seeing me more on the fore front like n ...more
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The Vows takes top honours
Monday, February 13, 2012
LOS ANGELES, US — Love has triumphed over action at the weekend box office with a number debut for the romantic drama The Vow. Studio estimates yesterday show that the love story starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum took in US$41.7 milli ...more
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Oscar for Trumbull
Monday, February 13, 2012
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The first Oscars of the year have been presented at the Scientific and Technical Awards, the motion picture academy's annual celebration of the geeks and gizmos that make movie magic. Oscar winners at the Saturday ...more
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Stephen Marley wins Grammy
Sunday, February 12, 2012
STEPHEN Marley this evening won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album for Revelation Pt 1: The Root Of Life. The other contenders for the award were Ziggy Marley, Shaggy, Israel Vibration and Monty Alexander. Related Article: Who will it be? more
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Who will it be?
Sunday, February 12, 2012
JUST who will walk away with the coveted title for Best Reggae Album at tonight's 54th Grammy Awards? The music's industry prestigious event will be at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with the pre-telecast taking place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ...more
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A chat with Stephen
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Grammy-Award-winning artiste Stephen Marley is preparing to reap the Fruits of Life -- The follow-up to his successful 2011 release Revelation Part 1: Root of Life. It was a calm, relaxed, almost shy Marley, the last son produced from the marriage b ...more
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JaRIA Sprouts Wings
Sunday, February 12, 2012
THIS year, February marks the fifth celebration of Reggae Month. In its first year, it was felt that the national committee organising reggae month was too narrow in its composition and did not fully represent different branches of the industry. The ...more
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Marleys don't always win
Sunday, February 12, 2012
THE common perception is that, as long as a Marley is nominated in the Reggae category, they are sure of winning. Let me debunk this myth with some facts. In 1986, the second year of the Reggae Grammy category, Jimmy Cliff won for the album Cliff H ...more
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Whitney Houston is dead
Saturday, February 11, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48. Publicist Kristen Foster said today that the singer had died, but the cause and ...more
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Singer Ashaka comes full circle
Saturday, February 11, 2012
WHILE serving in the United States Air Force, Linval Thomas never lost interest in his first love — music. After 22 years in the military, he reignited the budding career he left behind and recently released his debut album. Now in his 50s, Th ...more
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Kadeem Wilson in new film
Saturday, February 11, 2012
JAMAICAN actor Kadeem Wilson is currently in the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago shooting another film, Home Again. And, once again, he is playing the role of a don. Wilson, who shot to local prominence from his role in the local film Gh ...more
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'Dangerous' dreams big
Saturday, February 11, 2012
THE entertainment industry is filled with hopefuls — all seeking their piece of the musical pie. But for Lipton Russell, aka Dangerous, he is set on carving his own niche. "My music has a lot of impact on society. I know that they love realit ...more
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'Mary J' thrills
Saturday, February 11, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mary J. Blige brought out plenty of emotion as she performed in front of a packed house to support one of her favourite charities. Blige sang several of her most famous songs including "No More Drama" and "Family Affair" at ...more
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Markus Myrie expands on Buju Banton's legacy
Friday, February 10, 2012
HAVING a famous father like Buju Banton does not necessarily guarantee your musical exploits smooth sailing. But for Markus Myrie, producing music is something he always wanted to pursue. At 17, the lanky Myrie is Buju's eldest son. He has been maki ...more
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Welcome to Jamrock to return?
Friday, February 10, 2012
THE popular concert series Welcome to Jamrock featuring Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley may well return to the entertainment scene this year after a four-year hiatus. Marley's mother, and principal behind the event Cindy Breakspeare told Splash that her ...more
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Of 'friend' and company
Friday, February 10, 2012
WE have made it to another glorious weekend here on the Rock and I'm so happy I'm here to celebrate it with you. I may not have accomplished all I set out to do at the beginning of the week, but I have the opportunity to start over or at least contin ...more
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Lady Saw presents Marion Hall
Friday, February 10, 2012
LADY Saw is working on her ninth studio album which is expected to be released this year. Lady Saw Presents Marion Hall, the name of the album, will be released on her Divas Recording label. "I'm very excited about this project as this will be a bea ...more
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UNSUNG - Junior Byles's hits never 'Fade Away'
Friday, February 10, 2012
In commemoration of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of independence from Britain, the Jamaica Observer's Entertainment section recognise 50 persons who made significant, yet unheralded, contributions to the country's culture. Today, our third feature is J ...more
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Luciano up for Juno award
Friday, February 10, 2012
LUCIANO is the only Jamaica-based artiste nominated in the Reggae category for the Juno Awards, scheduled for April 1 at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. The roots reggae singer has been recognised for his collaborations with Canada-based reggae act ...more
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Love never dies on The Blackburns
Friday, February 10, 2012
IT is nice when the two bulls in the pen only have eyes for the beautiful damsel named Matty. Fitzroy's sole intention is to maintain the status quo with Matty as his girlfriend. Naturally Stringbeans has other ideas. His authority as "head-man-in-c ...more
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Raising funds for El-Rich
Friday, February 10, 2012
COME tomorrow night, The Rollington Town Primary School in the Corporate Area is expected to come alive with the sounds of music — music that is hoped will spur Jamaicans to give to a worthy cause. The event, a fund-raising concert, is bei ...more
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Ranking Trevor looks back in woe
Friday, February 10, 2012
AFTER 40 years in the music business and several hit songs, deejay Ranking Trevor says he has little to show financially. He was one of the top toasters of the 1970s when his hit songs included Queen Majesty, Truly, Answer Mi Question and Rub a Dub S ...more
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Doing it like dad
Friday, February 10, 2012
SEVERAL reggae/dancehall artistes have taken the path set by their parents in contributing to the production of the music. Below are three producers who continue the musical legacy their parents started. * Stephen Marley The son of reggae legend Bo ...more
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DJ Carter finds his roots in Seaview
Friday, February 10, 2012
Carter Hakala, popularly known on the entertainment scene as DJ Carter, says he has been listening reggae music since he was a teenager. "I fell in love with the music from the day I stole my mother's Bob Marley Catch A Fire album then I took a trip ...more
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Marley film for April 20
Thursday, February 09, 2012
A new documentary on the life of reggae legend Bob Marley is scheduled to open April 20 in the United States. Directed by Scottish director, Kevin Macdonald, Marley will be distributed by Magnolia Pictures. According to the Hollywood Reporter public ...more
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Odua does it different
Thursday, February 09, 2012
MANY artistes use the formula of a successful album for their follow-up, but not Yannis Odua. The Martinique-born singer wanted a totally different feel for his third album, most of which is being recorded in Jamaica. The yet-titled album is produce ...more
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Don Cornelius remembered
Thursday, February 09, 2012
DON Cornelius, creator of the American TV show Soul Train, took his own life last week Wednesday. And, while the entertainment world mourns, it is even more closer to home than many know. The late TV host was a good friend of veteran reggae-artiste ...more
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New reggae TV series on Flows
Thursday, February 09, 2012
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A NEW TV series puts the spotlight on Jamaica's reggae music is now available on Flow OnDemand. The programme, Reggae Strong, intends to provide viewers with a fresh insight into reggae music's history in a uniquely package ...more
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Poets deliver at Edna Manley
Thursday, February 09, 2012
DURING the late 1970s dub poetry emerged in Jamaica. And, much of this spoken words performance was associated with the Jamaica School of Drama where some of its leading pioneers — Oku Onuora, Mikey Smith, Noel 'God Fadda' Walcott and Jean ' ...more
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2.1 million online viewers for ‘Bowl’
Thursday, February 09, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) — The first live stream of the Super Bowl drew 2.1 million unique viewers, NBC said. That's a small fraction of the record 111.3 million viewers that watched NBC's broadcast of the big game. But it was still enough to make it the ...more
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Obama bats for fitness
Thursday, February 09, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama and Late Night host Jimmy Fallon turned the White House into a playground to promote the first lady's Let's Move fitness campaign. Mrs Obama and Fallon did push-ups and twirled hula hoops. They competed at dodg ...more
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TV producer extradited to Mexico
Thursday, February 09, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A reality television producer charged with killing his wife while on vacation in Mexico has been extradited from the US to await trial, the next step in a legal saga that has played out on both sides of the border. The US Ma ...more
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FULL MONTY - Monty Alexander to celebrate 50 years
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
ON Sunday, Monty Alexander plans to be in the audience at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the annual Grammy Awards. The world-famous jazz pianist's album, Harlem Kingston-Express Live!, is one of five nominees in the Best Reggae Album category. ...more
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Sajay's no newcomer
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
THERE have not been many producers in reggae/dancehall, even though some of the ladies in contemporary Jamaican music have made significant strides to take creative control of their work. Singjay Samantha Johnson, known in music circles as Sajay, is ...more
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Ruby Turner, waiting to connect musically
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
AMONG the thousands of patrons enjoying themselves at the recently concluded Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival was Jamaica-born, British-based R&B singer Ruby Turner. Born in Sandy River, Clarendon, Turner lived briefly in Montego Bay, before mi ...more
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Legends and new sensations for Jaria Reggae Wednesdays tonight
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
THE Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) series of concerts continues this evening at the Emancipation Park in Kingston with a showcase of Reggae Bands: Legends and New Sensations. The line-up will include Fab Five, Errol Lee and the Bare Es ...more
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Stars to perform for Queen
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
LONDON (AP) — Some of the world's biggest pop stars will perform in front of Buckingham Palace on June 4 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, palace officials said yesterday. The lineup will include former Beatle Paul McCartney, ...more
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Great show at the park
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
WITH Rita Marley proudly sitting in the front row of the audience, Bob Marley's life was celebrated with some powerful performances at the Emancipation Park, New Kingston on Sunday evening. Cocoa Tea, I-Octane and Judy Mowatt gave the large crowd th ...more
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Meeting Marley - A chat with Fabian 'Gong Kid' Marley
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
IT was a celebration of the life and works of reggae's most famous hero Bob Marley like no other. The reggae icon's Hope Road home-now-turned-museum in St Andrew buzzed with excitement marking his 67th birthday yesterday. When it wasn't Nyahbinghi ...more
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Trench Town rocks
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
SATURDAY'S tribute concert held in honour of Bob Marley's 67th birthday anniversary at Vin Lawrence Park in Trench Town, was more of a salute to the birthplace of reggae. Marley recorded two hit songs bearing the name of the community in Trench Town ...more
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Mavado, Mr Lexx cases put off
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Dancehall artistes Mavado and Mr Lexx, who both appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday on separate charges, had their cases put off. Mavado, whose real name is David Brooks, h ...more
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NBC, NFL say sorry
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
BRITISH hip hop artiste MIA's obscene gesture in the Super Bowl half-time show is spurring apologies from NBC and the NFL. But it isn't immediately registering as a moment that viewers latched on to. The digital video recorder maker Tivo said yester ...more
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VIDEO: A ‘Jolly’ good evening
Monday, February 06, 2012
THE sweet sounds of mento floated on the crisp night air as Jamaica’s popular exponent of mento, the Jolly Boys, gave a enjoyable set at the opening weekly concert in observance of Reggae Month at Emancipation Park, New Kingston on Wednesday ev ...more
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Ambush in the night!
Monday, February 06, 2012
Today, Bob Marley would have turned 67 years old. There will be several events around the world marking the reggae legend’s birthday. In December 1976, Marley was involved in a tragic incident in which he, his wife Rita, manager Don Taylor, and ...more
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Errol ‘Scorcher’ laid to rest
Monday, February 06, 2012
“HE has made his contribution to this country, Jamaica. He has touched the lives of many through his music. His music is the only thing that will never die,” said Pastor Alton Heslop, at the thanksgiving service for the late entertainer E ...more
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Winston Riley lauded
Monday, February 06, 2012
“WINSTON Riley was never honoured for his contribution to the music industry and to Jamaica. And, although he is gone, I do hope that he will be given a national honour this year, being Jamaica’s 50th anniversary,” said Olivia &lsqu ...more
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Mavado for court today
Monday, February 06, 2012
DANCEHALL artiste Mavado is to face trial today and tomorrow in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate’s court on charges of malicious destruction of property and assault. Mavado, whose real name is David Brooks, was slapped with the charge July ...more
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Bajan group tops UK charts
Monday, February 06, 2012
BARBADIAN group Cover Drive topped the British pop singles chart last week with their song, Twilight, the follow up to the quartet’s debut single Lick Ya Down which hit number nine on the same chart last summer. Cover Drive consists of lead v ...more
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Chronicle is number one
Monday, February 06, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some unknown kids with superpowers have nudged out the world’s most famous teen wizard at the weekend box office. Chronicle, with a cast of unknowns as youths who gain telekinetic abilities, debuted as the number one m ...more
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Paula Abdul exits X Factor
Monday, February 06, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul joined the exodus from Fox’s disappointing The X Factor, attributing her departure to business trumping all else. Abdul said Tuesday she won’t return to “dear friend” Simon Cowell’s ...more
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Baldwin-host-NFL-honors
Monday, February 06, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Trying to do his best “Tebowing,” Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage. The host of NFL Honors on NBC was kneeling down when Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow stepped up and showed Baldwin how it’s r ...more
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NDTC celebrates 50 years
Sunday, February 05, 2012
IN 1962, a wave of nationalism swept over Jamaica. This fervour and patriotism did not escape a group of dancers across the Corporate Area, who were seeking to create a troupe to highlight Jamaica's cultural legacy. At the helm, Rex Nettleford, a yo ...more
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Activities unveiled
Sunday, February 05, 2012
THE National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) revealed its slate of activities for its 50th anniversary celebrations at its studio, located on the Little Theatre compound in St Andrew on Thursday evening. The NDTC — founded by the late Professor R ...more
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Bert Rose remembers
Sunday, February 05, 2012
WHEN they were looking for some fun in the early 1960s, most of Kingston's young men went to the popular dancehalls. Bert Rose was an exception. He just wanted to dance. Rose was one of the National Dance Theatre Company's (NDTC) original 17 dancers ...more
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Harnessing our creative sector
Sunday, February 05, 2012
The following is an extract from a recent address by Clyde McKenzie to a meeting of regional meeting of ministers in South America. INCREASINGLY, the argument that traditional sources of revenue generation have proven inadequate for the developmenta ...more
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Horse racing fans to enjoy 'Luck'
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Kingston, Jamaica: Horse racing enthusiasts are in for a treat this evening when the new HBO original series Luck premieres on Flow's network on Channel 518 at 9 pm. The horse racing drama, which is directed by David Milch (Deadwood, NYPD Blue) and ...more
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No-Maddz, 'Supreme' collab
Saturday, February 04, 2012
DUB poetry group No-Maddz, in collaboration with gaming company Supreme Ventures, recently launched their Jamaica 50th anniversary commemorative song Sort Out Yuh Life Jamaica. The event took place at the Coral Cliff Hotel and Gaming Lounge in Monteg ...more
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I-Prosperous feels like dancing
Saturday, February 04, 2012
"MY aim to exert a positive energy through my music with the hope that it will resonate with whomever listening and the messages will be implemented in their own lives for survival in times like these," says upcoming singjay I-Prosperous. I-Prosp ...more
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Madonna looks online
Saturday, February 04, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clear Channel is giving Madonna all its luvin'. The radio giant announced plans Friday to premiere the 53-year-old pop star's new single "Give Me All Your Luvin'" and its music video across Clear Channel radio stations, elec ...more
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Bob Marley: the American connection
Friday, February 03, 2012
BOB Marley was always concerned that he never made it big in the United States. In fact, his last tour of that country in 1980 was supposed to be his most ambitious, but it was cancelled after doctors discovered he had a brain tumour. Marley had a s ...more
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Where is the love?
Friday, February 03, 2012
Well howdy neighbours! Hope everyone is in good spirits — I don't necessarily mean the alcoholic version — looking forward to the weekend and living and loving life to its fullest. Speaking of loving... February is Black History Month. A ...more
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UNSUNG
Friday, February 03, 2012
In commemoration of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of independence from Britain, the Jamaica Observer's Entertainment section recognises 50 persons who made significant, yet unheralded contributions, to the country's culture. This week we feature Hornsma ...more
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Played on Marley’s first recording
Friday, February 03, 2012
IN February, 1962, an aspiring 16- year-old singer approached producer Leslie Kong with some songs he had written, hoping Kong would record them for his Beverley’s Records label. The teenaged singer was Robert Nesta Marley and his impromptu pe ...more
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Mission Catwalk season two airs March 20
Friday, February 03, 2012
FIFTEEN designers from Jamaica and the Caribbean are all set to compete for the top designer on the new season of the TV reality series Mission Catwalk. The launch of the second season was held at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on Tuesday &md ...more
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Bob's I-Three
Friday, February 03, 2012
The I-Three — Rita Marley, Marcia Griffith and Judy Mowatt — achieved fame providing rich harmonies for Bob Marley from 1974 until his death seven years later. Griffiths spoke to Splash about working with the reggae icon. "It was like a ...more
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Honouring Marley
Friday, February 03, 2012
BOB Marley has received countless awards and honours since his death in 1981. Splash highlights 10 of those posthumous achievements. * March, 1994 — Bob Marley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In his tribute, British singer ...more
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The Stone Love Award goes to...
Friday, February 03, 2012
On Wednesday night the veteran sound system Stone Love transformed their weekly dance Weddy Weddy into awards nitght -- to the honour some of dancehall's finest entertainers of 2011. Winston 'Wee Pow' Powell, founder of the sound system which is cel ...more
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The Marley appeal
Friday, February 03, 2012
THIRTY-ONE years after his death, the music of Bob Marley continues to stir emotions and pique interest across the globe. This artiste with humble beginnings in St Ann, Jamaica, has gone on to touch all corners of the earth with his message — ...more
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D Major covers John Lennon's Woman
Friday, February 03, 2012
Reggae singer D Major has a potential hit in his latest single, a cover of John Lennon's Woman. "I always liked this song and how emotional Lennon sounded when he sang it. I am a big fan of John Lennon and the Beatles so covering the song was truly ...more
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Riley's funeral Saturday
Friday, February 03, 2012
VETERAN artiste and music producer Winston Riley will be buried tomorrow and not today as previously announced. The service to be held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown Kingston, is set to commence at 1:00 pm. This will be preceeded by tri ...more
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Marley still climbs the charts
Friday, February 03, 2012
THIRTY-ONE years after his death, Bob Marley continues to outsell contemporary reggae and dancehall stars. On the latest Billboard Digital Reggae singles chart, Marley registers 14 songs including One Love, Buffalo Soldier, Is This Love and No Woman ...more
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Love or morder on The Blackburns
Friday, February 03, 2012
Skinteet' has a contract to murder Cherry'O. However, in his second rendezvous with her, he seems to be using a very indirect method to commit the dastardly deed. It begs the question: what are his immediate motives are and does Cherry'O knows a trap ...more
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Two concerts to celebrate Bob
Friday, February 03, 2012
THE Corporate Area will be buzzing this weekend with two concerts celebrating the life of reggae icon Bob Marley who come Monday, would have been 67 years old. The concerts, organised by the two major telecoms players, LIME and Digicel, will showc ...more
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Race to stop lethal yellowing disease
Friday, February 03, 2012
GOVERNMENT says it is moving speedily to tackle the lethal yellowing disease, which has the potential to wipe out Jamaica's lucrative coconut industry. Lethal yellowing results in the premature shedding of the fruits and causes the leaf to become ye ...more
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Do Go See this weekend - February 3
Friday, February 03, 2012
SPLASH PICK OF THE WEEKEND - Saturday, February 5 Bob Marley Trench town Rock @Vin Lawrence Park, Trench Town Featuring: Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Damian Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Tarrus Marley, Jah Cure, TOK, Wayne Marshall, Popcaan among many ...more
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Will Ne-Yo's move help Carib acts?
Thursday, February 02, 2012
RHYTHM and Blues singer/songwriter Ne-Yo has joined the roster at Universal Music's Motown Records. He was previously signed to Def Jam Records, another Universal subsidiary. The Grammy-winning artiste who is known for hits including So Sick, Miss I ...more
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Keeping 'D Brown's' legacy alive
Thursday, February 02, 2012
FOR Trevor 'Leggo' Douglas, the annual concert for Dennis Brown in downtown, Kingston is more than a tribute show. It is making sure one of reggae's greats gets his just due. Last Sunday's show at the intersection of Orange and North streets was the ...more
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NDTC to roll out plans
Thursday, February 02, 2012
THE National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) is set to roll out its plans for the celebration of its 50th anniversary during this year. The details of the activities, which will coincide with the Jamaica 50 celebrations, will be announced later today a ...more
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Soul Train host dead
Thursday, February 02, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Cornelius — who with the creation of Soul Train helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting-edge style — died early Wednesday of an ...more
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Elephant Man granted bail
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
DANCEHALL deejay Elephant Man, was granted bail in the sum of $400,000 when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court this afternoon. Elephant Man, whose real name is Oniel Bryan, appeared in a black outfit and appeared to be in ...more
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Toaster KING STITT is dead
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
KING Stitt, pioneer ska/rocksteady deejay and toaster, is dead. According to his only child Beverley Spark, King Stitt — whose real name is Winston Spark — died at 1:15 pm at his home in Nannyville, St Andrew, yesterday. No cause was giv ...more
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'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius commits suicide
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running and pioneering TV dance show 'Soul Train,' shot himself to death this morning at his home, police said. He was 75. Officer responding to a report of a shooting found Cornelius at his Mulh ...more
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VIDEO: Shaggy mulls all-Jamaican line-up for next concert
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
IT could be an all-Jamaican line-up for the next Shaggy and Friends fundraiser which may be held later this year. Organiser, international reggae artiste Shaggy said that although the plans are not finalised, as discussions have to take place among ...more
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Deejay Errol Scorcher to bury Sunday
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
THE funeral for late entertainer Errol Scorcher is scheduled for this Sunday at the Macedonia Seventh Day Adventist Church on Maxfield Avenue, St Andrew at 11 a.m. Interment follows in the Meadowrest Memorial Park in St Catherine. Errol Scorcher, w ...more
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‘D Brown’ lives on ‘Beat Street’
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
THE third staging of the Dennis Brown Tribute Concert last Sunday was a massive success. The free event was again held in front of 135 Orange Street, better known as Big Yard, birthplace of the singer who died in July, 1999 at age 42. It was a fitti ...more
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Friday funeral for Riley
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Veteran Jamaican musician Winston Riley of the Techniques fame, will be buried this Friday, February 3. This was confirmed by the late producer's son, radio personality and disc jock Kurt Riley. The younger Riley says the service will be held at Ki ...more
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Adele to perform at Grammys
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) — Adele is nominated for six Grammys, and she'll be on deck to collect anything she wins: The 23-year-old singer is set to perform at the awards show. Adele had surgery on her vocal cords last year, and the Grammys will be the fi ...more
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King Stitt is dead
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
LEGENDARY Jamaican vocalist King Stitt is dead. King Stitt, whose real name is Winston Sparkes, passed away at his home in Nannyville, Kingston minutes after 1 this afternoon. He had been ailing for some time. King Stitt can be described as on ...more
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A Great Show
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
FLORENCE HALL, Trelawny — Stephen Dear, chief executive officer of Art of Music Productions (AMP), promoters of the January 26-28 Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival, hailed it as its most successful ever. "I think overall when you look at the T ...more
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Tafari’s to set world on Fire
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
CANADIAN reggae artiste Tafari is upbeat about his recently released single Fire, which was produced by JG — who has worked successfully with Sean Paul and John Legend. Born Zambo Buchanan, Tafari is the son of reggae legend Big Youth. &ldquo ...more
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Willie Nelson bats for congressman
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
LORAIN, Ohio (AP) — Country music icon Willie Nelson has come to Ohio to sing out in support of an old friend, US Rep Dennis Kucinich. Nelson performed a sold-out benefit for the congressman on Sunday in Lorain, about 25 miles west of Clevelan ...more
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Gong closes jazz festival
Monday, January 30, 2012
TEMPTATIONS Review, soca queen Destra and Junior Gong were the highlights on the final night of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival held at the Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny on Saturday. Dapperly attired in black sequined shirts and white pants, th ...more
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Celine among jazz fest's best int'l acts
Monday, January 30, 2012
ON Friday night, Celine Dion added her name to the list of international acts who have distinguished themselves on stage at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival with stunning performances. From the earliest days of the festival, audiences have looked ...more
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Capleton eyes LATAM
Monday, January 30, 2012
FIERY singjay Capleton hopes his headline appearance at the February 4 Greenland Music Festival in Cali, Colombia will broaden his fan base throughout Latin America (LATAM). It will be Capleton's first appearance in the South American country. Recen ...more
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Mission Catwalk season 2 launches tomorrow
Monday, January 30, 2012
COURTLEIGH Auditorium in New Kingston will play host to the launch of season two of the television reality series, Mission Catwalk tomorrow. The series is aimed at discovering and developing talented fashion designers at home and in the Caribbean. ...more
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'Idol' for Broadway
Monday, January 30, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) — A former American Idol contestant is heading to Broadway with a character who, it's safe to say, is truly two-faced. Constantine Maroulis will play the title dual role in a revival of the musical Jekyll & Hyde that's slated ...more
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The Grey claws to the top spot
Monday, January 30, 2012
NEW YORK, USA (AP) — The Grey topped the weekend box office with US$20 million, continuing Liam Neeson's success as an action star in the winter months. The Alaskan survivalist thriller opened above expectations with a performance on par with ...more
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Celine sizzles at Jazz Fest
Sunday, January 29, 2012
"HELLO, Jamaica!" shouted Celine Dion to the huge crowd that turned out for her performance at Jamaica Jazz and Blues, at the Greenfied Stadium in Trelawny on Friday night. After her opening number I Drove All Night at minutes after midnight, the Ca ...more
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Activity-filled Reggae Month
Sunday, January 29, 2012
A full slate of activities have been rostered for this year's Reggae Month throughout February. The activities, organised and endorsed by Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), officially kick-starts today with the Dennis Brown Symposium and ...more
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‘Scorcher’ remembered
Sunday, January 29, 2012
TO the world he was Errol Scorcher, the deejay who had people dancing to songs such as Roach Inna Di Corner and Bubble Under Me, but to Dorna Brown he was the man who fulfilled all her dreams. "He was more than family to me. He was all my family rol ...more
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‘D Brown’, the crown prince
Sunday, January 29, 2012
TODAY, Reggae month activities commence with the staging of the Dennis Brown Symposium at Liberty Hall, followed by the tribute concert on Orange Street in downtown Kingston. Brown's birthday falls on February 1, but because Orange Street has to be ...more
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Veterans deliver at fest
Saturday, January 28, 2012
VETERANS Marcia Griffiths, Yellowman, George Nook and Maxi Priest were outstanding on the first night of the three-day 2012 staging of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival at the Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny on Thursday. The golden voiced and energ ...more
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Shaggy, Richie Stephens honoured at Jazz
Saturday, January 28, 2012
FLORENCE HALL,Trelawny - Art of Music Production, promoters of the Jazz and Blues Festival last night honoured Jamaican performers Richie Stephens and Shaggy during the event held at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium. Richie Stephens was honoured f ...more
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SCENES FR0M JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES
Saturday, January 28, 2012
1. An energetic Yellowman 2. 'Mr Lover-Lover' Shaggy 3. Ky-Mani Marley (right) and Protojé 4. Terra Nova’s Ruth Hussey (left) and granddaughter Christelle Harris at Jazz. 5. Crowd at Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival (Photos: Joseph W ...more
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ABBA to release new song
Saturday, January 28, 2012
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Mamma Mia, here they go again. ABBA fans will soon again be saying "Thank you for the music" with the release of a new track on a special edition of the disbanded 70's pop group's "The Visitors" album. The record, including n ...more
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Celine Dion arrives in Jamaica
Friday, January 27, 2012
MULTIPLE Grammy award-winning superstar Celine Dion arrived in Jamaica a short while ago for her much-anticipated performance tonight at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in the tourist resort city of Montego Bay. Dion arrived at the private jet t ...more
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Anticipation high for Celine Dion
Friday, January 27, 2012
“I can’t wait. I think her performance will be something,” said one of her fans who flew in from New York to enjoy the Jamaica Jazz experience. The occasion was special for Jamaican-born England-based R&B singer Ruby Turner. & ...more
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Winston Riley’s estate intact
Friday, January 27, 2012
DISC Jock and radio personality Kurt 'The Party Animal' Riley found out the breadth and depth of his father's contribution to reggae music only two years ago. For Riley, his father, late reggae music pioneer and producer, Winston Riley was "simply d ...more
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PICTORIAL: Jazz festival off to rousing start
Friday, January 27, 2012
THE Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival kicked off in fine style at the Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny last night. Observer photographer Joseph Wellington was on hand and captured the moments in pictures. See tomorrow's Observer for a full review of las ...more
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JaRIA announces honourees
Friday, January 27, 2012
RISING Star winner Romain Virgo has been named artiste of 2011 by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA). Virgo was named among a long list of entertainers and others who will be recognised at JaRIA's annual awards ceremony to be held at Em ...more
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No celebrations for Coxsone
Friday, January 27, 2012
LEGENDARY music producer Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd would have celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday. But concerns are being expressed that eight years after his passing, nothing is being done to celebrate the birth of this musical giant. His niece ...more
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Gentleman: ready to take on US, South America
Friday, January 27, 2012
LOOKING dapper in denim and 'buckers' cap, German singer Gentleman worked the media last Wednesday at the Kingston office of VP Records, the Queens, New York label distributing his latest album, Diversity. Gentleman (Tilmann Otto to family and frien ...more
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Shaggy to re-release Summer in Kingston
Friday, January 27, 2012
SEVEN months after its digital release, Summer in Kingston, deejay Shaggy's 10th studio album, is set for re-release next month. It coincides with the dancehall star's fourth nomination for Best Reggae album at next month's 54th Grammy Awards. In an ...more
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Where is chivalry?
Friday, January 27, 2012
IS chivalry dead? As my friend from Jungle, Charlene said when I asked this question... "a which lane him did live pon again? Mi nuh see him long time, so him gooda pass away"; she cracks me up every time. Let's start from the beginning. Many people ...more
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New Love on The Blackburns?
Friday, January 27, 2012
Consuela seems to be enjoying Farouk's company as she frolics on the beach while enjoying the sun. Does this mean that sparks are flying between them? How will Sonny T react if they start a relationship? While enjoying his new space on the north coa ...more
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Lover's Rock documentary heads to DVD
Friday, January 27, 2012
WHO would have thought that just simply looking at a newspaper photograph could inspire a movie? That's exactly what happened to Menelik Shabazz, director of the documentary, The Story of Lover's Rock. He said he was prompted to produce the document ...more
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Theophilus Beckford, the Easy Snappin' man
Friday, January 27, 2012
In commemoration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence from Britain, the Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment section recognises 50 persons who made significant, yet unheralded contributions, to the country’s culture. We begin w ...more
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Wayne Marshall signs with Ghetto Youths
Friday, January 27, 2012
Dancehall artiste Wayne Marshall recently signed with Stephen Marley's Ghetto Youths label. The deal will see the release of Marshall's sophomore album later this year. According Marshall (real name Wayne Mitchell), the album is being executive prod ...more
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Long lines for Celine
Friday, January 27, 2012
TRAFFIC has backed up for miles leading to the Greenfield venue in Trelawny where multiple Grammy award winning singer Celine Dion is expected to perform tonight. The singer arrived in the island on her private jet this evening and expectations are ...more
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King Yellowman reigns at Jazz
Friday, January 27, 2012
KING Yellow Man gave a majestic performance at last night's staging of the annual Jazz Festival which got off on a high note at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium. The veteran deejay who skipped from one side to the other on the stage held the cheer ...more
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Great Vibes At Jazz
Friday, January 27, 2012
NIGHT one of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival held at the Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny yesterday, was full of great vibes and stellar performances. Dedicated to the Jamaica 50 celebrations, it saw some entertaining performances from the likes ...more
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Do Go See - January 27
Friday, January 27, 2012
SPLASH PICK OF THE WEEKEND Thursday, January 26 - Saturday, January 28 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival @ Greenfield Stadium, Trelawny Time: 8:00 pm FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 Plug N' Play Live @ Jonkanoo Lounge, Wyndham Hotel, New Kingston Featuring: ...more
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Ash Wednesday showing for Hugo
Friday, January 27, 2012
Come Ash Wednesday, February 22, local cinema lovers will be able to view the Oscar-leading movie Hugo. The film that has been showing in US theatres from November 23 will be shown at Palace Amusement locations islandwide. An source at Palace tol ...more
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Bob Marley flick for Berlin festival
Thursday, January 26, 2012
A FILM on the late reggae icon Bob Marley will be shown at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival next month. According to the website www.hindustantimes.com, the documentary will be an attempt to showcase the life and legacy of the iconic musi ...more
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Cooke looks forward for literary fiesta
Thursday, January 26, 2012
PLAYWRIGHT Aston Cooke said he is looking foward to performing in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth in February. The writer will be one of several persons headlining Talking Trees Literary Fiesta. Cooke said he will be giving patrons a first taste of his ...more
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DUDLEY, THE ACTOR
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
TO say Dudley Thompson lived a full life would be an understatement. He served in the Royal Air Force during World War II, was a respected lawyer and committed Pan-African, senator, government minister and ambassador. He also did a bit of acting. T ...more
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No guns at Jazz and Blues
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
THE Police are warning members of the public who will be attending this year’s staging of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Falmouth, Trelawny that no firearms will be allowed inside the venue. No provisions will be made to store them at ...more
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