BY HOWARD CAMPBELL----- IT was slow going in terms of chart action and sales for Jamaican pop music in 2012. But for a minor hit, dancehall/reggae was off the radar.
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Richie Spice - Soothing Sounds Arguably the best album recorded in Jamaica in 2012. The singer delivers big time on this acoustic set, co-produced by guitarist Mitchum 'Khan' Chin. Richie Spice
Julian Marley’s first trip to India saw him bring some ‘fyah’ to the stage as he played to a packed venue in Goa Every once in a while, a
Babsy Grange---- By Curtis Campbell----- The veterans of reggae and dancehall music have no intention of slowing down in 2013. According to at least four music industry players with careers running more than 10 years,
By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston---- The Jamaican entertainment industry lost some key figures in 2012. The Jamaica Observer remembers them and their achievements. • Winston Riley, founding member of the Techniques group
Tony Rebel--- By Sadeke Brooks---- Lots of talk about the new venue and new additions, as well as several performances, made the Rebel Salute launch quite a lengthy event when
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL------ BLUE Caprice, a movie recalling the DC sniper murders in Maryland and Virginia 10 years ago, premieres next month at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Ten
BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON--- IT has a different name but the promoters are the same. Startime Vintage Concert series (formerly Heineken Startime) returns Saturday, February 16 at the Liguanea Club with
By Basil Walters---- ROCKSTEADY trio The Jamaicans will perform for the first time outside of Jamaica since splitting up in 1972. Best known as winners of the Festival Song Contest
By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston---- RICHIE Stevens has breathed new life into Mary Jane, a Japanese ballad first recorded over 20 years ago. Mary Jane is the featured track on his Live