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Entertainment
Revelling with a cause
SUNDAY'S Carnival road march saw thousands of costume-clad revellers making their way throughout the Corporate Area in their respective bands — Xaymaca International, Xodus and Bacchanal Jamaica. Read More
Tailgate JA a hit Tailgate JA a hit
The National Stadium Car Park in St Andrew was a buzz with activity recently as Dream Entertainment, along with Yuma from Trinidad, had the first in what is to become a staple event, Tailgate JA. Read More
Talk it out!
Music insider Clyde McKenzie has weighed in on the drama between Dennis Howard, general manager for radio services at the RJR Communications Group, and members of the dancehall community. Read More
Don G makes a change in Luxembourg
JUST when you thought the saying 'every wey yuh go Jamaican dey dey' was worn, one pops up in the most unlikely location and gives it new life. Don G, a singjay from Linstead, is among the 590,000 residents of Luxembourg. Read More
Humbleton calls for end to violence
The upsurge in crime and violence in Jamaica hasn't gone unnoticed by recording artiste Humbleton. The singjay, who resides in New York, wants to see the crime rate reduced significantly. Read More
Singer Samory I calls for unity
Roots artiste Samory I is calling for unity in Jamaica following his tour of Europe last month. Read More
Stevie G has big dreams
While growing up in Portland, emerging singer Stevie G said he experienced first-hand what it was like to be poor. Read More
AFTER 12: Sweet for days — Xodus Soaka!
We're still in the early dawn hours of J'Ouvert with revellers gettin' on baad in New Kingston on April 6 at Xodus Soaka. Here's OBSERVER PHOTOGRAPHER KARL MCLARTY's presentation of the last hurrah before pretty mas. Read More
Schools march to band final
There will be a new champion in the Jamaica Best School Band (JBSB) competition this year. Bog Walk High School, the 2017 champions, were eliminated last Sunday at Edna Manley College of the Performing Arts in Kingston.The final takes place Sunday at the same venue,... Read More
Sean Paul makes appeal to save dad
Sean Paul took to social media yesterday to make a heartfelt appeal for blood to save his ailing father. Read More
High-energy set from the University Chorale
THE University Chorale is hailing their recent concert season, which ran from April 6 to 8 at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts at the University of the West Indies' Mona campus, as a success. Read More
A female 'bash'
BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor — Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Thursday, April, 12 2018
ORGANISERS of the biennial Calabash Literary Festival said at this year's staging, four female Poets laureates are expected to take the stage. The announcement was made at the event's media launch held at the Redbones Blues Cafe in St Andrew on Tuesday... Read More
Plans in high gear for 'Trelawny Got Soul'
DUNCANS, Trelawny — Plans are in high gear for the 2018 staging of the 'Trelawny Got Soul' concert, which will be held for the first time at the historic Kettering Baptist Church in Duncans after last year's staging at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium. Read More
Romain tops Billboard
ON his fourth attempt, singer Romain Virgo tops the Billboard Reggae Album Chart with Love Sick . Released on March 30 by VP Records, the 16-track piece sold 296 copies in its first week. Read More
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