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Entertainment
Chevelle elated at JaRIA honour
Chevelle Franklyn is pleased to be a recipient of this year's Iconic Award Gospel Music Artiste, courtesy of Jamaica Reggae Music Industry Association (JaRIA). Read More
Rainforest fest is back!
WITH a two-year break and a name change, the Rainforest Seafood and Music Festival is promising to be bigger and better, according to organisers. Read More
Robert Sutherland presses on
US-based reggae singer Robert Sutherland is aggressively pushing his latest single, Never Give Up. Read More
James Bond star injured
BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor — Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Wednesday, January, 15 2020
The Jamaica Observer's Entertainment Desk continues its daily recap of stories, events and people who made the news in 2019. Read More
Bobi Wine, the Rebel
AHEAD of his appearance at Rebel Salute this weekend, Ugandan singer-turned-presidential candidate Bobi Wine was arrested in country during a rally for his 2021 campaign. He was subsequently released. Read More
Festival Song classes to start
IN an effort to boost the chances of prospective contestants ahead of the 2020 staging of the Jamaica Festival Song Competition, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will be hosting a series of development seminars. Read More
Dancin' Dynamites looks to the youth
Jennifer “Jenny Jenny” Small, conceptualiser and executive producer of Charles Chocolates Dancin' Dynamites Competition, is emphasising the importance of focusing on the Jamaican youth and identifying them as promising facilitators for further economic growth in the... Read More
Isiah Mentor continues warning
In light of the recent incidents of murder-suicide, reggae singer Isiah Mentor is reaching out to the males who feel cheated and are harbouring thoughts of revenge. Read More
Tracks Live adds MoBay leg
IN an effort to satisfy its Montego Bay patrons, organisers of Tracks Live Sessions will be taking the series to the Second City this year. Read More
Michigan set to salute
Papa Michigan is looking to make his return to the Rebel Salute stage after a four-year absence. Read More
Teach them Silk
NOVLYN “Lovey” Banton — partner of late reggae singer Garnet Silk — is grateful that, after many years, he is being recognised for his contribution to the genre. Read More
OJ call for Dexter
BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor – Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Tuesday, January, 14 2020
The Jamaica Observer's Entertainment Desk continues its daily recap of stories, events, and people which captured our attention in 2019. Read More
'Keep in the loop'
ENTERTAINMENT and Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange is encouraging Jamaicans at home and in the Disapora, as well as visitors to the island, to download the Reggae Month Jamaica app to keep abreast of the happenings during the... Read More
Redemption time
Bob Marley's legendary contribution to reggae is commemorated every year with month-long celebrations in February. As his 75th birthday approaches, organisers promise to make this year even more epic. Read More
Ziggy gets concert-like send-off
The word celebration manifested itself on Saturday at the thanksgiving service for singer Ziggy Soul. Read More
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