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Music
Robertha releases ode to Spanish Town
After creating a stir with her single The System, Reggae artiste Robertha is back with a track which she has dubbed as a hustler's story. Read More
Hopeton Lindo eyes the charts
Singer/songwriter Hopeton Lindo maintains his busy recording routine with In Your Eyes, a duet with Fiona. It is done on the Pocket Book rhythm, co-produced by Sly and Robbie and Rory Baker of One Pop Productions. Read More
Singer K C White dies
K C White, a soulful vocalist whose recording career began in the 1970s, died last week in his native Portland. Ian Lewis of the Inner Circle Band, his friend of many years, said White was ill for some time but did not give a cause of death. Read More
Getting Busy on Billboard
Parts of The Puzzle, the fifth album from deejay Busy Signal, enters the Billboard Reggae Albums chart at number two this week. It is the highest entry for the artiste who makes the list for the third time. Read More
Max romes in France
Fifty -one years after he made the British charts with the risqué Wet Dream , Max Romeo remains popular in Europe. The 71-year-old roots singer kicks off a 10-show tour of France today in the city of Strasbourg. Read More
Deeclef releases first EP
For up-and-coming artiste Deeclef, the release of his EP Breeze is his step into a permanent spot on the dancehall scene. Read More
Being Brandon
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Tuesday, October, 15 2019
It has been just over a week since the finale of season two of Ring Games, the drama series aired on Television Jamaica, and ardent viewers are still elated that the character Brandon, played by singer/actor DBurnz won the affection of the lead female character Maggie which was played by... Read More
Ziggy keeps it moving
Ziggy Marley is a very busy man. The eldest son of reggae icon Bob Marley will readily tell you he is working on multiple projects at any given time. Read More
From Peter Tosh, with love
October 19 will mark the 75th birthday of reggae icon Peter Tosh and the Peter Tosh Museum in partnership with Pulse, Mega Source Inc., The Peter Tosh Estate and Pulse Rooms is offering lucky patrons tickets to the Peter Tosh Music Festival. Read More
Al Third bares his soul
Lone Face is the latest song from Al Third. He describes it as “a love song with a deep message that anyone can relate to”. Read More
Head cornerstone
Come February 6, 2020, had reggae icon Bob Marley still been with us he would have celebrated his 75th birthday. Read More
Mood Swings pays off for Drizl
With his EP, Mood Swings, entering the Billboard Reggae Albums chart this week, Drizl is optimistic there will be more airplay for his songs. Mood Swings debuted at number nine. Read More
Richie's magical memories
BEING the first Jamaican artiste signed to the legendary Motown Records, is a distinction Richie Stephens will always treasure. He said the association was a great benefit to his career. Read More
Reggae goes Motown
From dancefloor ballads like My Girl to the psychedelic soul of Papa Was A Rolling Stone and the riveting What's Going On , Jamaicans have tuned into Motown since... Read More
B4 Heroes' Weekend Cooler Fete
As a precursor to National Heroes' weekend (October 19-21), promoters of B4 Heroes' Weekend Cooler Fete have promised patrons an exciting time. Scheduled for tomorrow evening at The Courtyard, Campion College, it will feature musical juggling courtesy of DJ Laing D, DJ Nicco, and DJ... Read More
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