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No break for Spring Break due to COVID-19 – But event promoters stay on alert, continue with plans Party and stage show organisers in Jamaica are raising awareness amid escalating global concerns over the novel coronavirus (named COVID-19). With the usually busy Spring Break period approaching, countries like the US and Mexico, regular tourist destinations […]

Bongo Herman – The man behind those sweet sounds Percussion maestro Herman Davis popularly called ‘Bongo Herman’, would have wanted his life no other way than with reggae music being at the heart of it. In an interview with JIS News, Bongo Herman said that Reggae has not only created a… Source: Jamaica […]

St Catherine artiste pens ‘Corona Cure’ The Coronavirus (Covid-19), which has caused thousands of deaths worldwide, is the subject of a new song from St Catherine artiste Tartydale. He said that the song, Corona Cure, was inspired by his desire to make a positive contribution in light… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: St […]

Donai Singleton has good feeling about new single Up-and-coming entertainer Donai Singleton says he is extremely happy with the feedback to his recently released single, Let Whoeva. The track was produced by T3M Music and was released last November,and the young artiste said it “has been gaining… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Donai […]

Presley Hype says he is the life of party Out of the quiet community of Breadnut Hill, just above Fern Gully in St Ann, a disc jockey who goes by the name Presley Hype makes the journey to become a widely respected name in his field. Presley Hype, given name Presley Rodriguez, has a rich… […]

Concrete Face fights for big break His name may cause some laughter, but Concrete Face has survived decades in the music industry. The 45-year-old artiste, whose given name is Delroy Elliott, has done work for the likes of dancehall legend Super Cat and Merciless. Concrete Face… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Concrete Face […]

Master Class from Richie Poo at Echoes of Sound Although Richie Poo wasn’t billed for Saturday’s night’s Echoes of Sound, the much touted Reggae Month 12-sound clash at the National Indoor Sports Centre, the veteran selector seized the opportunity to play some music. And what transpired was a… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: […]

Kevin2wokrayzee is ready for the big screen Better known by his YouTube and social media handle Kevin2wokrayzee (Kevin too crazy), fans can finally see Kevin Swaby shed his comedic persona for a serious one in a brand new short film called ‘ Your Day Is Tomorrow’. Centring on Miguel, a homeless boy who can see murders […]

Dancers take precautions – Classes at Black Roses Corner put on hold due to violence The usual tours of the famed Black Roses Corner, former home of legendary dancer Bogle, have been put on hold due to the spate of violence in the area. Called the ‘birthplace of dance’, it is normal for tourists to […]

Fyah Stone keeps the reggae banners flying Many reggae and dancehall fans are sure to know Fyah Stone by sight, if not by name. He is the always serious, militantly attired Rastafarian who accompanies Capleton, Luciano, and a few other artistes on stage, vigorously waving the red, green… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: […]