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Music
Introducing Anu Brian Gold
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Sunday, December, 30 2018
In the 1990s Brian and Tony Gold rocked local airwaves and stages with their great voices and infectious music. Read More
More dates for Buju
The number of dates on Buju Banton's Long Walk to Freedom tour is steadily growing.Concerts in the sister Caribbean islands of The Bahamas, Barbados and St Kitts join Jamaica and Trinidad which were previoiusly announced. Read More
Reggae named global cultural treasure
The Jamaica Observer continues its reflection on the year in entertainment. The daily column looks on the achievers, trendsetters, those who died and the controversies. Read More
Be responsible
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Sunday, December, 30 2018
Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn has issued a stern warning to the members of the local entertainment fraternity to be mindful of their actions, as if they operate counter to the law, her office will have no choice but to prosecute. Read More
GT Taylor says sorry
Event organiser GT Taylor has apologised to fans who were disappointed at the premature end of his annual GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza after the police refused to grant an extension of time to artistes. The event was held on Christmas Day in Black... Read More
Third World is committed
Ask guitaist for Third World, Stephen “Cat” Coore, the reason for the group's longevity and it comes back in one word, “Commitment”. Read More
Kabaka set for Police Officers' Club
It's been five years since reggae revival proponent Kabaka Pyramid staged his own show, and the artiste is awash with emotion as he prepares for Kabaka Pyramid Live, set for The Police Officers' Club in St Andrew later today. Read More
Aloha time on Billboard chart
Hawaiian reggae acts have enjoyed considerable success on the Billboard Reggae Album Chart over the years. Three of them debut this week. They are Ekolu, Sammy Johnson and Fia. Read More
Howard beats down stereotypes
Being a female drummer in a male-dominated music industry is far from easy, but 26-year-old Kaley Howard is beating down those stereotypes. Read More
Bling Ras carving a niche
When Bling Ras performed at Ghetto Splash in 2013, he shared the stage with two of dancehall's hottest acts: Popcaan and Aidonia. Two weeks ago, he showed up unannounced at Drewsland Mini-Stadium for his second crack at the popular free concert. Read More
Naomi Cowan making strides
The Jamaica Observer continues its reflection on the year in entertainment. This daily column looks on the achievers, trendsetters, those who died, and the controversies. Read More
'Magnum' halts journey
BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor — Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Thursday, December, 27 2018
The Jamaica Observer continues its reflection on the year in entertainment. This daily column looks on the achievers, trendsetters, those who died, and the controversies. Read More
Gyptian pleased with Gypsy Winter festival
GYPTIAN is pleased with the inaugural Gypsy Winter Festival held at the Golden Spring Community Centre, St Andrew, last Saturday. Read More
New Era for Time Assure
St Catherine-based singjay Time Assure will release New Era , his first EP, in February. The project has songs produced by Kemar “Flava” McGregor and Kyep Phaz Records. Read More
Still a Youth at heart
A standard-bearer for the roots-reggae explosion of the 1970s, Big Youth is still sought by show promoters around the world. But don't call him an oldies artiste. Read More
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