By Howard Campbell----- In commemoration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of Independence from Britain, the Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment section recognises 50 persons who made significant, yet unheralded, contributions to the country’s
Postings from special guest contributors. From commentaries, to higher reasonings, to just running-off the mouth. “Everybody has an opinion!”
By William R. Levesque, Buju Banton says he had an unethical juror in his federal trial. TAMPA — Grammy-winning reggae star Buju Banton came within two votes of acquittal during jury
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL--- IF there are reggae fans who believe the music will one day return to its classic period of the 1970s, Ziggy Marley is not one of them.
By Kimberly---- Even T&T reggae crooner Jamelody knows when it’s time to give thanks for the blessings of life, kick back a little and enjoy another year of the Almighty
Busy Signal---- By Leighton Levy---- Busy Signal is to embark on a major tour of Europe next March to promote his album Reggae Music Again. The album, which was released shortly before the entertainer was arrested and
Richard Whyte aka Junior X is rated by many music industry insiders as one of the best writers in reggae music today. The hard hitting cultural deejay who
BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON---- AN article in last Sunday's Observer highlighted poor record sales by Jamaican artists in 2012. SoundScan, which tracks music sales in the United States, reports that albums
By Howard Campbell--- THE Resistance, a show marking one year since the death of music producer Phillip 'Fattis' Burrell, will be held on December 27 at South Beach Café in
By Howard Campbell Observer ------ DESPITE a report of sluggish sales by American company SoundScan, singjay Mr Vegas is pleased with the performance of his latest album, Sweet Jamaica. According
By Howard Campbell----- WHILE contemporary Jamaican acts failed to impress music buyers in the United States, older artists did comparatively better in 2012 mainly through the reissue market. Bob Marley