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Entertainment
'JT' hails Walt Crooks
By Brian Bonitto Associate Editor — Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Wednesday, January, 9 2019
JUNIOR “JT” Tucker tipped his hat to late Montego Bay business and entertainment titan Walt Crooks, who passed away on the weekend. Read More
Patoranking's Salute
NIGERIA is a long way from Jamaica. But Patoranking believes the music of both countries are connected spiritually. Read More
Lexii hunts big break
On-the-rise dancehall deejay Lexii aspires to become one of Jamaica's top acts. The 15-year-old is intent on making her name with hardcore lyrics. Read More
Jamaican's story gets gold
Green Book, the comedy drama about Jamaican-born classical pianist Dr Don Shirley, was one of the big winners at Sunday's Golden Globes in Los Angeles. The film took home three trophies from its five nominations. Read More
Act deliver at Park's anniversary party
Lloyd Parks and his We The People Band threw a 44th anniversary party last Saturday, and a solid turnout of fans helped them celebrate at the Mas Camp in St Andrew. Read More
Sutherland puts autism in spotlight
A self-described “visionary storyteller”, film-maker Stacy-Ann Sutherland wanted to focus on an issue of national concern for her first major solo project. Read More
MoBay's Walt Crooks is dead
Walt Crooks, a pivotal figure in Montego Bay commerce and entertainment, died in the resort city last Friday at age 69.No official cause of death has been announced. Read More
Is Buju performing at Rebel Salute?
Will ace deejay Buju Banton perform at the 2019 staging of Rebel Salute? Read More
Jamaica Youth Chorale's encore
During the Christmas season the award-winning Jamaica Youth Chorale thrilled audiences with Lux Aeterna, its holiday special which celebrated the choir's 10 anniversary of music and imagination. Read More
It's complicated
Jamaican-born, poet and LGBTQ activist Staceyann Chin is weighing in on the legacy of ace deejay Buju Banton who was recently released from a United States prison on drug trafficking charges. Read More
Portmore Music Fest excites
WITH the absence of the annual dancehall stage show Sting, residents of Portmore have craved for an event that would satisfy their entertainment needs.Portmore Music Fest, which started in 2016, has since filled the void. Read More
Funfest was fun
The New Year's Day edition of Funfest, held at Hope Gardens in St Andrew, was a huge success. Read More
Dillgin waters the Money Tree
Reggae singer Dillgin has confirmed that he will be doing an official album release party for his Money Tree EP in Jamaica on February 13 in Kingston. Read More
Warrior King drops Power to Chant video
IN 2002, singer Warrior King released the album Virtuous Woman on VP Records. The set, which peaked at number nine on the Billboard Reggae Album chart, features the song Power to... Read More
Epesword keeps it real
With last year being singjay Epesword's 20th year in the music business, one would have thought celebrations were in order. But 2018 was a rebuilding process, something the 38-year-old artiste is familiar with. Read More
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