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Entertainment
Coming in hot
For most of his 25-year career, Peter Tosh took a firm stand on issues such as racism, legalisation of ganja and black empowerment. Organisers of next week's gala in his honour, say recipients of awards must live up to the ideals he espoused. Read More
The Dubplates returns to top 10
Sound system outfit The Dubplates re-enter the Billboard Reggae Album Chart's Top 10 this week with Box Full of Steel, which sold another 134 copies to place at number two. Read More
Ras Chibuzo is Holding Firm
Fast-rising reggae singjay Ras Chibuzo is upbeat about his latest single Holding Firm.He is positive that the song will do well locally and internationally. Read More
Kanabis drops 'red-hot' mixtape
IN a move to promote its brand globally, Antigua-based sound system Kanabis has released a mixtape titled Vibes Don't Lie Vol 1. The project, which features more than 40 tracks, was released a month ago and distributed by Riddim Stream. Read More
Pulse pleased with finds
LOCAL model outfit Pulse unveiled its newest raft of model hopefuls with the staging of the Caribbean Model Search and the Schools' Model Search on Saturday night. Read More
Flourgon still run things
AS budding artistes in the early 1980s, Flourgon and friends from the Park Lane area of Red Hills Road would go to dances promoted by Rambo International, the neighbourhood's sound system. He credits sharing the microphone at those events for giving him, Red Dragon, Sanchez and Daddy... Read More
Skip Marley stands up for the youth
Following his grandfather's lead, singer Skip Marley is speaking out on contemporary social issues. He performed on the September 30 Actions For Change Food and Music Festival, held to mark the first anniversary of the horrific shooting in Parkland, Florida. Read More
Khalia adds name to Bookshelf
The 20-year-old Bookshelf rhythm has a new voice. Singer Khalia has hopped onto the beat with her engaging and body-grooving track My Name. Read More
Fuzed returns with a bang
AFTER a year break, Fuzed returns to 22 Jerk at 22 Barbican Road in St Andrew on October 27.Munga Honorebel, Ghana, and Runkus are the featured acts for the acoustic, live-music concert. They will be backed by the Old Ski band. Read More
'Elva was full of life'
Comedic nature, laughter and mirth are among the attributes being recalled of comedienne/media personality Elva Ruddock who died at the Kingston Public Hospital on Sunday morning. Read More
Heron still has the Will
The thought of a woman sexually harassing a man was unique when Against His Will debuted in Jamaica 18 years ago. Even in the age of the #Metoo movement, David Heron's play of reverse sexism still causes some flutters. Read More
Celebrating with China
The sounds of the east were evident at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St Andrew on Monday as the Embassy of China in Jamaica brought together its nationals, friends and associates to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Read More
Choirs perform at St Luke's
The sound of great music is expected to fill the St. Luke's Church in Cross Roads today. three of Jamaica's top choral groups. Read More
The Innocence of Guilt
It was one of the most publicised murders, trials and convictions of its time. Read More
Chris 'shells down' Appleton concert
Brimming with Christopher Martin fans, Guangos in Savanna-la-Mar was recently the site of great vibes and sweet live reggae music, courtesy of Appleton Estate Signature Nights. Patrons sipped golden Appleton Estate Signature Blend cocktails as they eagerly awaited the headlining... Read More
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