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Music
The troubled life of XXXTentacion
Jamaican music producer Jon FX remembers murdered rapper XXXTentacion as a talented, misunderstood youth who was set for bigger things. Read More
Mavado defends his son's innocence
Mavado is claiming his son is innocent, according to the deejay's attorney Tamika Harris. Read More
Hood Celebrityy signs with Epic Records
Jamaican dancehall rapper Hood Celebrityy has signed with Epic Records. She officially became a member of the major label's team in May. Read More
Shivaun Rufus making a name
Recently, the enterprising Williams family closed the Argyle Road gates of their Redbones Blues Café with four nights of farewell concerts. The location, organisation, hospitality, and performances were well executed, but one act was not outdone by her more established... Read More
'Classics' lives up to billing
The breadth and depth of the talent pool that exists in Jamaican, as it relates to the performing arts, is more than meets the eye. Read More
Greats to get tribute on July 28
Earl “Bagga” Walker, an unheralded bass player who recorded and toured with some of the biggest names in reggae, is among the awardees for next month's Tribute To The Greats show. Read More
Mavado's son on murder rap for court today
MAVADO's 16-year-old son is scheduled to appear in court today.The minor, whose name cannot be released to the public, is being charged in connection with the murder of Lorenza Thomas, 23, popularly known as 'Chulups' and 'Israel'. Read More
Alva growing Stronger
Though he was surrounded by music growing up in Clarendon and St Ann, Oliver Black never thought about becoming a professional artiste until a visit to Scandinavia 10 years ago. Read More
Larry Silvera is dead
Veteran musician Larry Silvera died last Thursday at age 69 due to complications from a stroke. His sister, Angela Stewart, said he passed away at the Continuous Care home in St Andrew. Read More
Embassy of Spain stages free concerts
The Embassy of Spain in Jamaica will host two events, dubbed West Winds — a musical experience, based on West Side Story. The performances will be held at Rose Hall Great House in Montego Bay on Saturday, June 23 starting at 6:00 pm, and the second will be held at the University... Read More
Daddy's boy
On December 27, 1997, approximately 11 months after the birth of his son Jahazeil, Buju Banton topped the Billboard Reggae Album Chart with Inna Heights, his fifth studio album.That year, Banton scored a number of hits including Love Sponge, Politics Time Again and... Read More
Davitt's long wait
At 51 years old, singer Davitt is confident that his 25-year-old project will fit in the reggae revival space. Read More
Divas rock 100 Live
Female voices echoed across the night's sky at the recent staging of 100 Live. Dubbed Divas in Music, the line-up featured newcomers Qunique, Mink Jo, and Kim Nain as well as seasoned performers Shuga, Ikaya and Tifa. Read More
Footloose pulls massive crowd
It was no easy task trying to get into the Mas Camp for the Short Shorts edition of the Stones Ginger Wine Footloose retro party recently. Read More
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