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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
BY CURTIS MYRIE 
April 12 04:57 PM
Author Rohan Budhai has pulled back the curtain on Jamaica’s rich musical legacy with  A Hit Mek , a 560-page publication that explores the island’s c...
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
April 12 04:39 PM
Reggae artiste Vernal Sage (pronounced Sajay) is on a mission to inspire change, expressing confidence that his latest single,  Good Over Evil , can u...
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EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat
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EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat
April 12 03:59 PM
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The head of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, on Sunday welcomed the defeat of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban...
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
April 12 03:54 PM
Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Hungary’s elections on Sunday, ending his 16-year rule as the Opposition surged to a commanding victory. USA Today rep...
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
April 12 03:06 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must respect Arsenal when they face the Premier League leaders in a seismic titl...
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Man suspected of killing twins in central France
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Man suspected of killing twins in central France
April 12 02:55 PM
BORDEAUX, France (AFP) — A man in his 60s was suspected of killing twin women on Sunday in a central French village, one of whom was his ex-partner, o...
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Mt Pleasant’s Peter Gould steps down from PFJL Finance Commitee
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Mt Pleasant’s Peter Gould steps down from PFJL Finance Commitee
April 12 02:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Chairman of Mt Pleasant FA, Peter Gould, has stepped down with immediate effect from the Finance Committee of Professional Footbal...
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
April 12 02:02 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Catherine Hall Health Centre in St James, which sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Melissa last October, is set to re...
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
April 12, 2026
Reggae artiste Vernal Sage (pronounced Sajay) is on a mission to inspire change, expressing confidence that his latest single,  Good Over Evil , can u...
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Tony Roy revives ‘Flying Machine’ with reggae flavour
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Tony Roy revives ‘Flying Machine’ with reggae flavour
April 2, 2026
Singer Tony Roy, who had considerable success in 2025 with a cover of Lobo’s  I’d Love You to Want Me , has followed up with a reggae spin on  Flying ...
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Established and emerging acts featured on new reggae project
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Established and emerging acts featured on new reggae project
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
March 27, 2026
Notorious hit-maker Turbulence, Spanish Town native Lutan Fyah and emerging acts Torch, Chris Howell, Petrol, Robertha and Gassie Ink, are featured on...
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60 greatest rocksteady personalities (30 – 16)
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60 greatest rocksteady personalities (30 – 16)
March 20, 2026
While never revered as ska, roots-reggae or dancehall, rocksteady is arguably the most loved of the Jamaican music forms. The genre, which produced a ...
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Jah Rain releases ‘Rivers of Freedom’ EP
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Jah Rain releases ‘Rivers of Freedom’ EP
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
March 17, 2026
Reggae artiste Jah Rain has sights sets on another successful EP following the release of his latest, Rivers of Freedom , on March 11. It was produced...
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Zodiakk’s album ‘Roots In The Underground’ getting good reviews
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Zodiakk’s album ‘Roots In The Underground’ getting good reviews
March 15, 2026
Up-and-coming roots reggae fusion artiste, Zodiakk has many reasons to smile of late considering the positive feedback from pundits to his debut album...
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Producer Mario C bats for new reggae band Mesh Marina
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Producer Mario C bats for new reggae band Mesh Marina
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
March 14, 2026
Prolific hit-making producer DJ Mario C, best known for producing hits like Tease Har by Anthony B, Breast Specialist by Vybz Kartel, Back it Up by Be...
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On 83rd birthday anniversary, Jack Ruby remembered for contribution to reggae, community
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On 83rd birthday anniversary, Jack Ruby remembered for contribution to reggae, community
Kediesha Perry and Javier Gordon 
March 14, 2026
A visionary producer and sound system operator, Jack Ruby died nearly four decades ago but his influence on Jamaican music and culture remains profoun...
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Alfa Wraif pushing ‘Island Romance’ sound
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Alfa Wraif pushing ‘Island Romance’ sound
February 17, 2026
Having released two songs that introduced his Island Romance genre, Alfa Wraif plans to release an album showcasing that sound. Twilight and A Night i...
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A night of British reggae
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A night of British reggae
February 15, 2026
Amid the racial turmoil in Britain's West Indian communities during the late 1970s, a mellow sound called lovers' rock emerged in that country. It exp...
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Jam Again Rhythm Project brings back joy and nostalgia to reggae scene
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Jam Again Rhythm Project brings back joy and nostalgia to reggae scene
February 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hardcore reggae one-drop music lovers are excited about the release of the  Jam Again Riddim  album compilation because it conjure...
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E-Dee returns to rapping with ‘Pretty Girl’
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E-Dee returns to rapping with ‘Pretty Girl’
February 3, 2026
Although he has collaborated with American acts like Cam’ron and Jim Jones, E-Dee’s hip hop credentials have been overshadowed by his dancehall-reggae...
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A look back at some of Dennis Brown’s greatest collaborations
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A look back at some of Dennis Brown’s greatest collaborations
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
February 1, 2026
February 1 marks the beginning of Reggae Month in Jamaica. It is also the birthday of Dennis Brown, the crown prince of reggae, who was born in 1957. ...
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‘Mother Moon’ love song by Fyah George generating major buzz
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‘Mother Moon’ love song by Fyah George generating major buzz
January 21, 2026
‘When love is at a distance, the moon gets a mission’. That’s the message behind veteran reggae singer Fyah George’s latest release, Mother Moon . Rel...
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Ernie Smith’s re-recorded ‘Pitta Patta’ returns to reggae chart
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Ernie Smith’s re-recorded ‘Pitta Patta’ returns to reggae chart
January 12, 2026
One of the radio-friendly songs that defined “uptown reggae” during the 1970s, Pitta Patta by Ernie Smith has broad appeal 54 years after it was relea...
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
December 24, 2025
Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
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Reggae statesman and the firebrand: When Jimmy Cliff toured with Peter Tosh
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Reggae statesman and the firebrand: When Jimmy Cliff toured with Peter Tosh
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
December 7, 2025
Observer Online presents the seventh and final  story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 2...
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Samuel K Golden releases ‘Sunset’ to inspire survivors post-Hurricane Melissa
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Samuel K Golden releases ‘Sunset’ to inspire survivors post-Hurricane Melissa
December 7, 2025
Fusion artiste Samuel K Golden is hoping that his latest single, Sunset , will be a beacon of inspiration for Jamaicans who were negatively impacted b...
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Robert Minott gains buzz with ‘Link Up’ on Pretty Little Baby instrumental remake
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Robert Minott gains buzz with ‘Link Up’ on Pretty Little Baby instrumental remake
December 7, 2025
Reggae artiste Robert Minott is pleased with the enthusiastic response to his latest single, Link Up , released on a remake of an instrumental inspire...
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Jimmy Cliff’s triumphant return to local stage at Rebel Salute 2005
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Jimmy Cliff’s triumphant return to local stage at Rebel Salute 2005
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
December 6, 2025
Observer Online presents the sixth story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 24 at age 81. ...
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PJ Patterson hails Jimmy Cliff as iconic pioneer and creative genius
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PJ Patterson hails Jimmy Cliff as iconic pioneer and creative genius
November 24, 2025
Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson has hailed Jamaican music legend Jimmy Cliff as a creative genius who, through his craft, strove to motivate and em...
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‘Jamaica has lost a giant’: PNP mourns Jimmy Cliff
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‘Jamaica has lost a giant’: PNP mourns Jimmy Cliff
November 24, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica —The Opposition People’s National Party has joined the nation and the international community in mourning the loss of reggae legend ...
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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Author Rohan Budhai has pulled back the curtain on Jamaica’s rich musical legacy with  A Hit Mek , a 560-page publication that explores the island’s c...
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EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
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Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Hungary’s elections on Sunday, ending his 16-year rule as the Opposition surged to a commanding victory. USA Today rep...
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must respect Arsenal when they face the Premier League leaders in a seismic titl...
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Man suspected of killing twins in central France
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Man suspected of killing twins in central France
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BORDEAUX, France (AFP) — A man in his 60s was suspected of killing twin women on Sunday in a central French village, one of whom was his ex-partner, o...
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