(AFP) - Reggae elder statesman Alpha Blondy called in an interview for a general amnesty and release of all prisoners held in his home country Ivory Coast since the political violence of
By Mel Cooke One day a few years ago, I stood outside the Afrique pub on the lower part of King Street, downtown Kingston, and heard King Stitt talk about
Will Vybz Kartel perform at the upcoming Jamaica 55 celebrations is the question being asked by many following the Entertainment minister’s decision to allow prisoners to showcase their talents. Music
The Government of Jamaica is looking to establish an Entertainment Insurance Plan to assist the music industry and artists. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, said
By Curtis Campbell--- Contributed Khago, in a scene from 'Sidung Inna Mi Place'.--- Dancehall artist Khago, who recently cut his locks, is now sporting a beard and revealed to THE
By Curtis Campbell--- Konshens--- Dancehall artist Konshens recently signed a record deal with major US label Empire Records, a deal which is already bearing fruit. Known for songs like Winner
With this year's theme being 'Celebrating Jamaicans at home and abroad', Jamaicans across the Diaspora were on Wednesday night invited to join in the festivities as the Jamaica 55 Independence
By Howard Campbell Observer senior writer Dancehall music has produced its share of unique artists. One of them was singer Clive Bright, otherwise known as Tenor Saw. Like many of
By Kevin Jackson Observer Writer Electronic Dance Music band Major Lazer earns its first number one title on the Billboard Reggae album chart with the EP Know No Better . The set moved up
With the some sections of the country grappling with an upsurge in violence, the police have taken the decision to deny or restrict permits that are granted for events held