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Entertainment
Long live Louie Rankin!
In his tribute to deejay/actor Louie Rankin this week, rapper Nas posted on Instagram : “Louie Rankin. Great working with this man. A legend. In Belly, you stole the... Read More
Diverse acts for Creole Culture Fest
Entertainers from Jamaica, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, and St Lucia, will headline the inaugural Creole Culture Fest which takes place October 18-20 at Miramar Amphitheatre in Florida. Read More
Big boost for Alpha
Alpha Institute, formerly the Alpha Boys Home, will benefit from US$50,000 raised for the 2019-2020 academic year, by high-profile entertainment figures. Read More
Messieh makes a difference
Giving back to the community is something singer Messieh holds close to his heart. Based in the United Kingdom, he has been active as a social worker in his hometown of Mount Salem, St James for the past year. Read More
After 12: Soca lovin' fun
A large crowd of socaphiles flocked to famed cricket ground Sabina Park in Kingston on Saturday, September 28 for the I Love Soca Cooler Fete. Of course, OBSERVER PHOTOGRAPHER KARL MCLARTY had to be there to capture the happenings. Here goes. Read More
'Queens' awards marching on
FOR the past three years, Queens of Reggae Island Honorary Ceremonies (QORIHC) have rewarded women in the entertainment industry. Going into its fourth year, conceptualiser Laurell Nurse has no plans to stop. Read More
Romain wins over Westmoreland
Romain Virgo treated guests to an evening of sweet reggae music at Appleton Estate Signature Nights held at Guangos Jerk Centre in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, last Thursday. The show began at 9:00 pm. Read More
Destiny Sparta destined for stardom
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Montego Bay-based recording artiste, Kimberly Cuvilie, more popularly known as Destiny Sparta, is elated by the surge in popularity of Montegonian artistes and is looking to take her place among those breakout acts that have attracted local... Read More
Dancing to daddy's beat
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Thursday, October, 3 2019
William “Bunny Rugs” Clark had one of the most distinctive voices in reggae. As lead singer of Third World, that sound helped to create many anthems for that band. Read More
Relevant Boss takes it from the church
AS a member of his church choir, Relevant Boss harboured thoughts of becoming a secular artiste. It took some time, but he eventually realised that dream. Read More
Louie Rankin dies in crash
Deejay/actor Louie Rankin died after sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident on Highway 89 in Ontario, Canada, on Monday.His Jamaican manager, Lexxi, confirmed his death. Read More
Isaiah returns this weekend
This weekend, October 5 and 6, the National Arena in St Andrew will again be the venue for Father Ho Lung and Friends' remount of Isaiah, their first reggae opera. Read More
Youngsta Musiq seeks Positivity
Youngsta Musiq believes far too many minors are falling victim to gun violence.He said this is a cycle that needs urged attention. Read More
Kranium strikes gold
Nobody Has to Know, the 2015 hit song by singer Kranium, has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of 500,000. The certification was announced on September 27. Read More
Maxi Priest back on Billboard chart
After a five-year absence, Maxi Priest makes a return to the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with It All Comes Back to Love. It enters at number two with sales of 150 copies. Read More
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