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Entertainment
Jamaica gospel songs to the world
The 10-track Jamaica Gospel Song 2020 album became available on major digital platforms last Friday.The announcement was made by Olivia “Babsy” Grange, entertainment and culture minister, recently. Read More
Tamarley's the life of the party
Singjay Tamarley hails the virtual party experience with his new song, Party Pack , which was released in September. An unapologetic party animal, he says the coronavirus has not stopped him from enjoying himself,... Read More
Hot stuff!
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Tuesday, October, 13 2020
IN the 1990s she raised temperatures as Dancehall Queen Carlene, the scantily clad temptress of popular culture. Fast-forward two decades later and she is creating heat in a completely different way. Read More
The 'Striker' and the guitarist
VENERABLE guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith and influential producer Bunny “Striker” Lee's friendship was more than music.It was a bond that went back to the 1950s. Read More
Samantha's second coming
Supreme Ventures' lottery draw presenter Samantha Williams is the new Miss Universe Jamaica North East titleholder. Read More
Dean prepares for Nyahbinghi Christmas
IT'S beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Dean Fraser. Nyahbinghi Christmas , that is. Read More
Emprezz Jay seeks to empower
BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor --- Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Monday, October, 12 2020
WOMAN empowerment is at the centre of Emprezz Jay's latest single No One , released on September 24. Read More
Serani shares conspiracy
Serani is currently working on a yet-to-be-titled 'live' album, scheduled for release next month.The set, his third, will be produced by Rockstone Records. Read More
Marley rises
The celebrations to mark the 75th birthday celebrations of reggae king Bob Marley continue unabated. Read More
Unveiling revivalism
REVIVALISM takes centre stage when The African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica and the Jamaica Memory Bank (ACIJ/JMB) hosts a public lecture titled 'Lifting the Veil: Unravelling the myths pertaining to Zion Revival and lifting the veil of confusion, while proving a conduit for... Read More
Tessellated ready to make a mark
Tessellated shot into the musical consciousness of Jamaicans thanks to the catchy, can't-get-out-of-your-head tune Pine and Ginger, on which he collaborated with LA-based Amindi K Frost. Read More
Dub inna London
DUB, one of the many music genres which finds its roots and origins here in Jamaica, is being celebrated with an exhibition at the Museum of London in the United Kingdom Read More
Shopping Sweet Rind: The director's cut
Film-making and Jamaica have been partners from the 1950s thanks to the efforts of the likes of American Errol Flynn and his wife, actress Patrice Wymore, who attracted the Hollywood set to Jamaica for leisure but, in turn, found the island ideal as a location to... Read More
International media hail Striker Lee
LAST week's passing of producer Bunny “Striker” Lee, one of the pillars of Jamaican music, has seen the spotlight cast on this giant in the growth and development of the music, illuminating what has been a sterling career. Read More
Singjay Lanae getting a buzz
Singjay Lanae is getting major buzz for her latest single, Whine , released on September 18. Read More
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