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Music
Going back to the roots
Music producer Alphonso Henclewood looks to bridge roots-reggae's generation gap with Look Where We Are, a compilation album released in October by his Montego Records. Read More
Jackie Moore passes
Jackie Moore, the American soul singer who helped define that genre in the 1970s, has died at age 73. She was popular in Jamaica during that decade with songs like Precious Precious and Sweet... Read More
Kiihjano roars with Lion Paw
While working as a club DJ in Stockholm, Sweden, six years ago, Kiihjano was introduced to reggae and dancehall music by a colleague. His interest in Jamaican music and culture grew to the point where he began recording songs, five of which are on his first EP, Lion... Read More
Mr Peppa says Shake
Known for his hit single Talk, dancehall artiste Mr Peppa is back with new music that he feels is right for the music scene at this time.His new single, Shake, sees the artiste showing off some bilingual skills on this track. Read More
When Rodigan took control
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Thursday, November, 14 2019
With over 40 years under his belt championing Jamaican music, British broadcaster David Rodigan is a master at his craft, and his appearance at Dubwise Jamaica last weekend gave audiences in Kingston and Ocho Rios an idea of how he does what he does. Read More
King's House responds to Shaggy
King's House has officially responded to claims made by reggae artiste and philanthropist Shaggy regarding the the use of the property for parking for his biennial Shaggy & Friends concert, staged to raise funds for the Bustamante Hospital for... Read More
Derrick Barnett still making a Statement
Fans attending dancehall 'stage shows' in the 1980s and 1990s saw stars such as Yellowman, Shabba Ranks and Ninjaman in full flight. At most of these events, the backing band was Sagittarius, led by Derrick Barnett. Read More
Israelites hits Billboard, again
Israelites, the classic 1968 song by Desmond Dekker and The Aces, debuts on the Billboard Digital Reggae Song Sales Chart this week at number two. Read More
Venue problems force cancellation of Shaggy & Friends
Diamond-Selling reggae act Shaggy will be taking the time to consider the way forward as he continues to nurture his pet project, The Bustamante Hospital for Children. Read More
Queen Omega looks for Joy in Jamaica
When Queen Omega last visited Jamaica nine years ago, the Trinidadian roots singer recalls recording songs that were supposed to be for an album. That never materialised, so she considers her current visit a matter of taking care of unfinished business. Read More
New ward for Bustamante hospital
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Tuesday, November, 12 2019
The Bustamante Hospital for Children is to benefit from a new three-storey, 150-bed ward, set to cost $150 million, using the majority of the funds coming from the Shaggy & Friends concert staged in 2018. Read More
Marley continues to earn
It has been 38 years since the passing of reggae icon Bob Marley, but the estate of the singer of anthems including One Love, No Woman No Cry, Africa Unite and Natural Mystic, continues to earn millions. Read More
Skip slows down
Skip Marley has released a new single titled Slow Down with two-time 2019 Grammy Award-winning artist H.E.R. via Tuff Gong/Island Records.The duo performed the track live for the first time at H.E.R and Lauryn Hill's Hollywood Bowl concert last month. Read More
Woman time
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Sunday, November, 10 2019
Veteran British broadcaster and reggae aficionado, David Rodigan has praised the current influx of young, female artistes from Jamaica who are currently making waves for themselves and the music on the international market. Read More
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