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KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer Encompassed by the stress and uncertainty of the future due to the Covid -19 pandemic, a bright light shone through for some residents of Central Village in St Catherine recently, in the form of gospel singer
Nadine Sutherland launched her professional career in 1979 after winning Tastee Talent Constest. She was the first to be signed on the Tuff Gong Label by Bob Marley. She recorded “Starvation on the Land” on Tuff Gong Label at age
The annual Reggae Month celebration in honor of a music which strives to bring love and unity will not be daunted by the novel coronavirus pandemic; Reggae Month was launched virtually on Sunday January 10. It saw performances from a
Deejay Sister Charmaine has died. The 53 year old is said to have died in her sleep at her home in Bronx ,New York, United States on Tuesday. The “Glammity” deejay rose to prominence in the 1980’s which she credits
The names Sly and Robbie have been related to music for the past four decades. Having successfully established solo careers Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare decided to form a duo in the mid 1970’s. Sly a drummer and Robbie a
2020 having rattled Nations and changed the way we live and interact in our societies might have left a few with daunting reviews, but for rising artiste and songwriter Royal Blu 2020 was quite a good year for his musical
Osbourne ‘King Tubby’ Ruddock was born in 1941 and grew up in Central Kingston. His musical career starting at the age of 17. King Tubby began his professional career fixing radios and was an electrician. He later branched of to
Bamm Holt, grandson of the legendary John Holt has released his EP, with the title “Realize”. The EP released includes covers from his grandsfather’s collection of songs such as; Tribal War and Police in Helicopter. The five single EP also
Just days short of a month since the release of Shaggy’s “Christmas In The Island”, album. The reviews have been great. The fifteen track album provides a twist to several traditional Christmas song favourites, adding an “Island Vibe”. The Grammy
Sean Kingston, born Kisean Anderson on the 3rd of February 1990 is an American-Jamaican rapper, singer, song-writer and producer. He first came to light in the music industry after his first album release in 2007 titled “Sean Kingston”. Great recognition
Grammy –winning reggae/dancehall artiste Sean ‘Dutty Rock’ Paul is still in the limelight and doing great things. Sean is known for the popular hits; The Light, Baby Boy, and Temperature just to name a few. He has released two consecutive
Robert Nesta Marley, the Jamaican musical icon. His reputation stretches beyond borders. This as yet again proven to be true with another musical slated to open in June 2021 at the Lyric Theatre in London. Having a career that spanned
Mark Anthony Myrie, professionally known by his stage name Buju Banton and Gargamel, is a Jamaican reggae dancehall recording artist. He is widely considered one of the most significant and well-regarded artists in Jamaican music. Starting his career in 1987, Buju
John Lennon Death Anniversary. Reggae music is a gene of music that connects people locally and internationally. As reggae music made waves since the early 60s, it had caught the ears of some great musicians from the international scene. One
Today Jamaica celebrates the birthday of one of Jamaica’s Greatest Reggae Artist: The legendary Fredrick “Toots” Hibbert. Happy Birthday Toots! Today Toots would have celebrated his 78th birthday. However the Legend passed on, at the University Hospital of the West
Charged with the immense task of opening the SunSplash 2020 virtual concert, Immanuel ‘Ras I’ Kerr delivered effortlessly on the big stage. The world patiently waited as the original start time of the show was pushed back by over an
Reggae SunSplash first hosted in 1978, was the premier festival for Jamaican music and to showcase its culture. Artistes such as Jacob Miller, Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear and Toots and the Maytals are a few of the acts that provided
The 12-part series Legacy: Freedom Fighter has added part seven in their YouTube documentary and Bob Marley has been featured. In this documentary, you will find some of the world’s most renowned artistes, writers, activists and film-makers dissecting songs and
TARRUS RILEY – HEALING Healing was released on August 28,2020, consisting of 12 tracks and was produced by JukeBoxx Productions/Zojak World Wide/ Cannon/BSMG Productions. Songs being featured on his album include: The Week- Weak, Déjà vu and Great Equalizer. Healing
Ijah Maakie has released his latest EP entitled “The Journey” three months ago. The reggae singer is grateful that he has fans in various parts of the world such as: China, Germany, Brazil, France, Canada, USA, Italy and much more.