BY BASIL WALTERS Observer writer A HOST of artistes will celebrate Gregory Isaacs’ 64th birthday on July 27 at Blue Essence (Kings Plaza) in a show dubbed ‘A Hat Affair’. Patrons attending the event are expected to don Fedoras, a signature of Isaacs’ dapper outfits. A Hat Affair will feature a mix of Isaacs’…
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Obsever senior writer CONCERNED that un-professionalism is hurting the reggae product in North America, industry players have proposed the establishment of an oversight body to help improve standards. Jamaican attorney and music business consultant Lloyd Stanbury says that body, the Reggae Business Network North America (RBN North America), will come on stream…
BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON Observer staff reporter SINGER Pam Hall continues her comeback with Dance Away, her latest song. Recorded on the Virquarian label, the single is a joint production between Hall, Sly Dunbar and Errol Wilson. Known for lovers’ rock hits like Perfidia and Dear Boopsie, Hall says she went for a different sound on…
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Obsever senior writer THIS is the final in a 12-part series looking at Jamaicans who have excelled in the tri-state (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) area’s entertainment and leisure industry. FOR the past 20 years, Marlon ‘Ajamu’ Myrie has zoomed in on the New York City dancehall scene, using his camera…
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In an age when tech-savvy music fans can access the most obscure songs, veteran artistes like Freddie McGregor are being discovered by a new generation. McGregor, who recently turned 58, has been around since the early 1960s, having started his career as a protege of producer Clement ‘Coxson’ Dodd at Studio One…
Owen Gray also known as Owen Gray (born 5 July 1939, Jamaica) is one of Jamaica’s ‘Foundation’ singers whose work spans the R&B, ska, rocksteady, and reggae eras of Jamaican music, and he has been credited as Jamaica’s first home-grown singing star.
Tanya Stephens, (born 2nd July 1973, St. Mary, Jamaica, as Vivienne Tanya Stephenson) is an influent reggae artist who emerged in the late 1990’s. Tanya is known for her hits “Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet” and “It’s a Pity”, which achieved her international recognition.
Dennis Emmanuel Brown, CD born February 1, 1957 was a Jamaican reggae singer. He began his career at age eleven, he recorded more the 75 albums and was one of the major stars of lovers, rock (reggae). The late Robert Nesta Marley said that Dennis was his favorite singer naming him “The Crown Prince of Reggae” Dennis…
Jah Cure is set to lead a strong delegation of artistes hailing from western Jamaica, who will ignite Reggae Sumfest, slated for July 13-19. Jah Cure appears on International Night I, Friday, July 18 along with International hip hop and R&B artistes Wiz Khalifa and Jason Derulo. Nature, Shuga, Ryme Minister and Prissy G, also…
Shereita Grizzle, Gleaner Writer It has been a year since singer Toots Hibbert, lead singer for the iconic group, Toots and the Maytals, suffered head injuries from an incident which took place at a concert in Richmond, Virginia. The artiste is still in recovery mode, but that has not stopped persons from attempting to conduct…
Last night the crowd at the St. Kitts Music Festival got a good taste of Reggae Music (hardcore dancehall, conscious and roots) Above: Chronixx taking the stage at St. Kitts Music Festival (Photo by Clytie Southwell) Above: the crowd at Warner’s Park (Photo by CJ) Above: Sensational Tarrus Riley (Photo by Clytie Southwell) Above: Jamaican…
Davina Henry, Staff Reporter (Jamaica Gleaner) Two months after releasing his sophomore album, My Journey, reggae star I-Octane is already reaping the fruits of his labour. In an interview with The Gleaner, Octane said the album has been gaining momentum, launching his career into new territory. “It’s definitely a great accomplishment. An outcome of this…
BY Jamaica Gleaner VIP tickets to Reggae Sumfest available in online competition With two winners already announced, Sean Paul’s Reggae Sumfest Instagram competition is now full speed ahead on social media. Recently wrapping up shows in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, Sean Paul will be making a return to the Reggae Sumfest stage on International Night II,…
