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Entertainment
Million salutes his mother
Mama is the latest single from singer Million. It pays homage to his mother Leahnora Scott. The track, which was produced by Stereophonic Music Group, was released on all major digital platforms in May. Read More
Jamming with D Brown
THE much-anticipated tribute album, King Jammy Presents: Dennis Brown Tracks of Life, is scheduled for release on September 14 by VP Records. On it, several of contemporary dancehall/reggae's top artistes collaborate with the reggae legend on some of his best known songs. Read More
A New Day for Marvino
Montego Bay-based singjay Marvino has high hopes that his newest release A New Day will inspire listeners to always be optimistic and stay positive. Read More
Tenor Saw: still cutting edge
THIS month marks 30 years since dancehall prodigy Tenor Saw was found dead on a Texas roadway. While his career only lasted four years, the 22-year-old singer's legacy is immortal. Read More
Producers stage private screening of Yardie in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Executive producers of the film 'Yardie', which was filmed in Jamaica, will be hosting a private screening of the film tomorrow at 11:30 am at the Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre in St Andrew. Read More
Neville Lee remembered as exceptional
It was a solemn traditional Catholic service for record distributor Neville Lee at Saints Peter and Paul Church in St Andrew, Tuesday.Lee, founder of Sonic Sounds, died on July 31 from leukaemia and diabetes. He was 80 years old. Read More
Ho Lung's Parables worth watching
By Richard Johnson Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Thursday, August, 30 2018
THERE were major changes to the annual theatrical production by Father Ho Lung and Friends. Father Richard Ho Lung, head of The Missionaries of the Poor, chose The Parables — highlighting well-known stories from the Bible. Read More
Beauty with spunk
ANNECIA Morgan, a finalist in the recent Miss Universe Jamaica pageant, went through a terrifying ordeal 14 years ago. One that haunted her for years and challenged her confidence.She was raped. Read More
Gov't giving support to Count Prince Miller farewell — Grange
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, says her ministry will organise a service of thanksgiving for the life of the late Jamaican music pioneer Count Prince Miller.Miller died in England on August 16. Read More
Policulture crosses into Billboard chart
SIX-MEMBER reggae band Policulture's latest effort, Mountains to Cross, is the group's first entry on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. It debuts at number four on this week's chart with first-week sales of 152 copies. Read More
Kashief chalks it up to experience
BACK in the 1990s, Kashief Lindo was touted as an artiste to watch. Hit songs like First Cut and No Can Do proved he was more than hype, but his releases have slowed considerably in recent... Read More
After 12: Xtreme West and Wild... 4 sure
We return to Silver Sky Plaza in the capital city for the fourth staging of Xtreme West and Wild on August 5, hosted by the Nu Dirt duo - Polo and Joel - and, of course, Shaky. Here's what party photo specialist Rodney Bokeh shared with us. Read More
Uzuri Int'l fires back
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Wednesday, August, 29 2018
Uzuri International, organisers for the Miss Universe Jamaica pageant, have cleared the air regarding the non-appearance of 2017 winner Davina Bennett, at last Friday's coronation of a new queen. Read More
Few takers for Lips Live
A sparse crowd welcomed veteran deejay Sister Nancy at the inaugural Lips Live benefit concert in Kingston last Friday. It marked her first performance in Jamaica since last year's Rebel Salute festival. Read More
Ras Bogle pleads to 'Gangsters'
Ras Bogle is outraged by the proliferation of illegal guns and senseless killings occurring in Jamaica. He feels his two-year-old single, Gangsters , is just as relevant as it was on the day of its... Read More
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