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Entertainment
Yvad to begin tour of duty
Roots singer Yvad is scheduled to start his 13-date Herbs and Music Tour of the United States West Coast on August 16 to promote Riverton , his EP that was released in December. Read More
'Carrot' Jarrett gets musical send-off
Singers and players of instruments turned out in their numbers at the Webster Memorial United Church in St Andrew on Wednesday to pay tribute to the life of Irvin “Carrot” Jarrett, former percussionist with reggae band Third World. Read More
Promoters pleased with SPF
SPF's diversity was on display for diserning guests during the Independence weekend. It went from the sandy shores at Forever Beach held at Pearly Beach East in St Ann with its signature bonfire last Friday to Chill Jamaica held at Dunn's River Falls the following... Read More
Looking back at Neville Lee's legacy
Neville Lee was never as famous as his older brother Byron, but he made his mark in the Jamaican music industry as a major distributor for some of the biggest names in reggae through his Sonic Sounds company. Read More
Vijahn on a musical high
After a captivating performance at Reggae Sumfest in July, reggae singer Vijahn said he has been receiving a lot of buzz in overseas market. Read More
After 12: Sandz creates the right mood
Cha Cha Don brought the beach to Silver Sky Plaza in the capital city Sunday, July 29 with his annual Sandz Mood. And so it was, as the ladies took the opportunity to display beachwear — from the daring to the conservative — giving OBSERVER PHOTOGRAPHER KARL MCLARTY a lot of... Read More
Grange gives Gala nod
ENTERTAINMENT and Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange is expressing delight with this year's staging of the Independence Grand Gala and all the activities associated with 56th anniversary of Independence. Read More
Mother Nature fails to dampen 'Celebrity' vibes
AS promised, Dream Events organisers launched its 2019 Dream Cruise on Friday at Celebrity Playground at Wavz Beach in Negril. Read More
Deacon-Jones wins gospel song contest
By Brian Bonitto Associate Editor — Auto & Entertainement bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Tuesday, August, 7 2018
PUTTING her story to music paid dividends for Daynea Deacon-Jones, who was crowned 2018 Jamaica Gospel Song winner at the National Arena in St Andrew on Sunday night.Her entry was titled Worshipper's Heart. Read More
Santigold shines on Billboard chart
Since the late 2000s, Santigold has been experimenting with dancehall and reggae. She has done tracks with Dre Skull (known for his work with Popcaan and Vybz Kartel) as well as Diplo of Major Lazer. Read More
Harry's Day O
HARRY Belafonte heads the list of persons who are set to receive national honours and awards on Heroes' Day October 15. The actor, singer human rights activist, and philanthropist will be inducted into the Order of Merit, Jamaica's third highest award for his outstanding contribution in... Read More
Team Ultimate wins dance finals
PERSEVERANCE paid off for members of Team Ultimate dance group who, after five previous attempts, took top honours at World Reggae Dance Championship held at the National Arena in St Andrew on Friday. Read More
Nazzle Man aims to be among classics
BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor — Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Monday, August, 6 2018
This is the final of a 10-part series on the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC) Jamaica Festival Song Competition which started in 1966. Read More
Lifetime Award for Jean 'Binta' Breeze
THE 2018 renewal of the Jamaica Poetry Festival is slated for the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre in St Andrew on Sunday, August 12.The occasion will see Jean “Binta” Breeze being bestowed with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Read More
Richie, Cole get Gala honour
BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor — Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Monday, August, 6 2018
PIONEER ska singer Stranger Cole and Richie Stephens will be recognised at the Jamaica 56 Grand Gala scheduled for the National Stadium in St Andrew this evening. Read More
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