Radion Beckford, better known as Chi Ching Ching, can be counted on to be the life of the party, whether or not he has a mic in his hand or has on his dancing shoes and is rolling out his own red carpet, ready to entertain fans. His name has a...
When trumpeter and singer, Dwight Richards drew for Reggae Night from the catalogue of his good friend Jimmy Cliff, the spontaneous reaction from some inside the National Indoor Sports Centre was to joyfully jump to their feet ready to “ jam ‘til...
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Minister of Culture Olivia Grange led Jamaicans in a fulsome celebration of the life of Jimmy Chambers Cliff, Grammy Award-winning singer, actor, Hall of Fame inductee and son of the soil. Among those present...
It was a “wow” moment when at exactly 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday, Mayor of Kingston Councillor Andrew Swaby, flicked on the lights on the gigantic Christmas Tree inside the St William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. It brilliantly lit up with a zillion...
There has been an extra outpouring of love and prayers for Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry, since the Miss Universe Organisation revealed via an Instagram post on Monday morning, the full extent of her injuries, following a fall through a...
Patrick Roberts, convener of the annual free concert, Ghetto Splash, says that this year’s staging looks iffy, but he is not giving up hope. The event, which is now 36 years old, has been held at the Waterhouse Mini Stadium in Drewsland for the...
Dare to Care has partnered with Oliver Mair, consul general of Jamaica to the Southern United States, to host a benefit concert this Saturday, December 6, at The Faith Center in Sunrise, Florida. The event, titled One Love Jamaica Rebuild, aims to...
Seventh-day Adventists are acknowledged as having the gift of singing, and, on the annual calendar of events for many churches is Music Day – that Sabbath when even the birds seem to pause and listen keenly as human songbirds lift magnificent and...
Reggae music is “a music for all seasons”, and Hurricane Melissa “is not going to rain on our parade”. That’s the word from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange when The Gleaner asked if the usual Christmas...
This week, 5 Questions With… caught up with America Foster, the British-Jamaican artiste, content creator, and performer, who joins Diplo, Walshy Fire, and Ape Drums as the fourth member of Major Lazer. The charismatic Foster, who “brings fresh...
Since his death on Monday, the iTunes Top 100 Reggae Albums charts and Top 100 Reggae Singles charts have become the personal playground of legendary singer and cultural icon, Jimmy Cliff, and he has also dented the all-genre USA iTunes Album...
‘Twas high energy on steroids inside Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records (UBTR) last Thursday night as Govana, Ras-I, Puku Poo, Yaadcore and exciting surprise guests, courtesy of Govana, took charge of the stage at the sixth iteration of the Livewire...
Singer, songwriter, ordained evangelist, author and motivational speaker are just some of the titles that adorn Kevin Downswell, and he wears them well. But he really is not about titles. The internationally acclaimed gospel artiste and CEO of...
With two judges confirmed resigning from the Miss Universe 2025 competition in the space of 24 hours, mere days before the finals, and an incident two weeks ago which saw some of the queens walking out of a meeting in support of Miss Mexico, this...
With the global Miss Universe finals taking place in three days time, Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry remains confident and upbeat while enjoying the host country and “soaking up all the opportunities that come with being a part of...
When it comes to colourful, larger-than-life characters, the reggae-dancehall space has produced its fair share. And none was more colourful that the man named Harold Jackson, but known to all as Joe Lickshot, “the original pioneer from ancient day...
Singing sensation Alaine is one of the artistes who will be performing on the I Love Jamaica telethon on Sunday, November 23, to raise funds to assist those who have been affected by Hurricane Melissa. Full of compassion for the plight of those who...
When Dexta Daps and Daseca Productions teamed up in 2015 for the single Shabba Madda Pot, they knew that the song was great, and they were anticipating that it would hit, but most of all they hoped for longevity. A decade later, Shabba Madda Pot is...
“With God, all things are possible”; “Never give up. Keep going”; “You can do it”. These guiding themes have shaped the journey of gospel-reggae singer Lady Da Flame. In fact, the latter is the title of one of her spiritually uplifting songs. The...
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry, is currently in Thailand, where she is representing the island on the world stage as she competes at the global pageant. However, with the passage of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28 and the...
In paying tribute to legendary radio announcer, Barry G the Boogieman, who died last Wednesday, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, commented on the famous clash between him and British broadcaster, David Rodigan. “...
Global dancehall superstar, Sean Paul, told The Gleaner in a recent interview that wherever he goes in the world, Jamaica is always on his mind. The patriotic Jamaican entertainer has been put to the test and has come up roses, with his actions...
It is not often that a group that has been in the business for two decades comprises members who barely look as if they are in their twenties. That’s true of siblings Oshin, Ovando, and Oneil, the children of gospel heavyweight Lubert Levy and his...
Dancehall diva D’Angel is in full give-back mode as she prepares to visit communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa, which ripped through Jamaica on Tuesday. “I have been watching the videos of all the devastation and my heart is burdened. I saw...
