U Roy-- Perhaps if one had mentioned back in the 1950s that a seemingly boring act like talking over recordings or rhythms could become a musical craze and an international
Postings from special guest contributors. From commentaries, to higher reasonings, to just running-off the mouth. “Everybody has an opinion!”
By Simone Morgan------ OVER the past three decades, Bobby Digital (Bobby Dixon) has grown from studio rookie and engineer to become one of modern reggae's most talented producers. His credits
By Steve Karras---- Photo: Mark Squires--- Much has been made of Matisyahu since he took clippers to his dangling beard and side-curls, 86'd the black fedora and shockingly emerged
By Jade Wright, Liverpool Echo----- YOU might not guess to look at him, but Lee Scratch Perry is the godfather of dub and the high priest of reggae. Bob Marley's
BY INGRID BROWN Associate editor--- VANCOUVER, Canada — Marijuana has been found to be quite effective in the treatment of some symptoms exhibited by HIV infected persons, according to
BY BALFORD HENRY---- ALMOST five months after she won the 2012 Festival Song competition with Real Born Jamaican, singer Abbygaye 'Abby' Dallas is still waiting on her prize money and
By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston--- Beres Hammond and Toots and The Maytals are among the headliners for the February 1-2 Ragga Muffins Festival in Rotorua, New Zealand. According to a statement from
MUSIC power couple Wayne Marshall and Tami Chynn have signed on as brand ambassadors for the ATL Group. The duo will be the marketing faces of the 44-year-old company across
In commemoration of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of Independence from Britain, the Jamaica Observer's Entertainment section recognises 50 persons who have made significant, yet unheralded contributions to the country's culture. Today,
By Alan Duke--- Joe Jackson suffered a stroke Thursday morning, a source close to the Jackson family said.--- STORY HIGHLIGHTS Joe Jackson, 83,"is in very good spirits" following a stroke,