Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer— Burning Spear will perform at the Rototom Sunsplash in August and the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise in December. Elder statesman of reggae music, the legendary Winston ‘Burning Spear’ Rodney, has two major assignments this year. He has been announced for Rototom Sunsplash in August and the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise in December. Burning Spear Burning Spear, who has travelled the world and enjoyed a 50-year musical career, has not performed in a number … Read entire article »

By Yasmine Peru – STAR Write Speculation has been growing over the delay of Beenie Man’s much anticipated album Simma, which was last expected to be released in August 2021 on his 47th birthday but was pushed back owing to “personal challenges”. The reason for the delay, however, is simple — Beenie Man is waiting on the best deal. “Labels a fight fi the album. We in a label battle right now so we need fi just choose which … Read entire article »

BY KEDIESHA PERRY—Observer writer—1 Gary Matalon Jamaica’s major entertainment players are breathing a huge sigh of relief after the industry was reopened today after being shuttered for two years due to the novel coronavirus cases. Gary Matalon — major shareholder in Kingston Live Entertainment (KLE) Group Limited, operators of live entertainment venue Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records — said he was delighted by the relaxation of measures, but is encouraging the Government to put a plan in place in … Read entire article »

“King” Brigadier Jerry NEW YORK, NY – March 2022 (Irish and Chin) —It was a night of historic proportion in New York recently when an unsung hero of Jamaican music and culture, Brigadier “Briggy” Jerry, was crowned “King.” The ceremonial occasion, which was presented by Chin of Irish and Chin, sparked a flurry of emotions, bringing Briggy and many patrons alike to tears. The “Crownin” is Briggy’s first formal, major acknowledgement in his long running career of … Read entire article »

RISING global artiste Shenseea is the headline act for Reggae Sumfest slated for the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay from July 20-23. The announcement comes just days after the release of Shenseea’s critically acclaimed debut album ALPHA on March 11. “After the two-year break due to COVID, we had to come back with a bang and give the fans an epic line-up,” said Reggae Sumfest’s executive director Josef Bogdanovich. “The return of Reggae Sumfest is going to be one … Read entire article »