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MARI ISAACS HEADLINES THE OCHO RIOS JAZZ FESTIVAL FATHER’S DAY CONCERT!

MARI ISAACS HEADLINES THE OCHO RIOS JAZZ FESTIVAL FATHER’S DAY CONCERT!

Mari Isaacs   It is truly a wonderful thing to be living your childhood dream, and Jamaican songstress Mari Isaacs has been doing just that since launching her musical career some years ago. While residing in New York City, and right after the completion of a two-year voice-training programme with Robert Gansert, renowned tenor of Carnegie Hall, Isaacs joined the People’s Heritage Band, a US-based Caribbean show and dance band as its female lead vocalist. You and Iwas her first … Read entire article »

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POLL: MOST AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT THE REPUBLICANS ARE SABOTAGING THE ECONOMY!

POLL: MOST AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT THE REPUBLICANS ARE SABOTAGING THE ECONOMY!

According to a new Daily Kos/SEIU poll, nearly half of voters believe that Republicans are intentionally stalling efforts to jump start the economy to ensure that President Barack Obama is not re-elected. 49 percent of respondents to the poll say that Republicans are intentionally stalling the economy, compared to 40 percent who say they are not. 11 percent replied “not sure.” Among independents, 50 percent said that Republicans are stalling the recovery compared to 40 percent who … Read entire article »

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DOUBLE CELEBRATION FOR GRAMPS MORGAN – JULY 6th IN NEW YORK CITY!

DOUBLE CELEBRATION FOR GRAMPS MORGAN – JULY 6th IN NEW YORK CITY!

Gramps Double Celebration for Gramps Morgan July 6th in New York! NY: With the official release of his album Reggae Music Lives, and his Earthstrong right around the corner, Gramps Morgan makes July 6th, 2012 a double celebration for fans in New York! Hosted by CDF Sound, Culture Disciples and Akee & Dumplin Music, Gramps Morgan takes centre stage at Brooklyn’s Culture Barn where he will be backed by his band as well as special guest DJ’s. In … Read entire article »

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EASY STAR ALL-STARS ANNOUNCED MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE ALBUM!

EASY STAR ALL-STARS ANNOUNCED MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE ALBUM!

Reggae collective the Easy Star All-Stars have announced the release of a new Michael Jackson tribute album, titled Thrillah, which comes out on August 28 via Easy Star Records. Following 2003’s Dub Side of the Moon, 2006’s Radiodread and 2009’s Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band, comes the band’s reggae adaptation of the greatest selling record of all time, Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Coinciding with what would have been Jackson’s 53rd birthday, the album features a number of musicians featured on past Easy Star … Read entire article »

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DENZEL WASHINGTON MAKES MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO ARMY MEDICAL CENTER – WITHOUT THE MEDIA FANFARE!

DENZEL WASHINGTON MAKES MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO ARMY MEDICAL CENTER – WITHOUT THE MEDIA FANFARE!

Remember this the next time you walk up to the ticket window of your local movie theater with $10 in your hand. The Media (Accidentally ?) missed this one ! Please read this: The troops overseas would like you to send it to everybody you know. Subject: Denzel Washington, and Brooks Army Medical Center. Don’t know whether you heard about this but Denzel Washington and his family visited the troops at Brooks Army Medical Center , in San Antonio , … Read entire article »

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“SHE HAD AN UNDYING LOVE FOR JAMAICA” SAYS BEST FRIEND OF MISSING TRINIDADIAN TEACHER!

“SHE HAD AN UNDYING LOVE FOR JAMAICA” SAYS BEST FRIEND OF MISSING TRINIDADIAN TEACHER!

The section of the cane field in Montego Bay, St James, where a body, believed to be that of missing Trinidad and Tobago native Michelle Coudray-Greaves was found on Monday.   By Adrian Frater—–,  Missing Trinidadian saw island as home   Like the thousands of repeat visitors, who are captivated by the island’s beauty and charm, missing Trinidad and Tobago school teacher Michelle Coudray-Greaves has had a near two-decade loveaffair with Jamaica. “She always saw Jamaica as her home,” said educator Constance … Read entire article »

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VETERAN REGGAE BAND STRUGGLAH – REUNITES FOR MUSTARD SEED FUNDRAISER IN CALGARY, CANADA!

VETERAN REGGAE BAND STRUGGLAH – REUNITES FOR MUSTARD SEED FUNDRAISER IN CALGARY, CANADA!

BY MIKE BELL, CALGARY HERALD—— Courtesy, Jahimba Hutson Calgary’s Strugglah upholds a tradition of music — and the philosophy behind it — that make its sound such a match for its charity work. And when Iwango Jahfire eventually provides an answer to the introductory question of how he’s doing, it is, predictably, thoughtful. “I won’t complain, you know,” the local musician says. “When you look at your situation and sometimes look at others you realize you’re not so much … Read entire article »

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ST. PAUL USING HIS MUSIC TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL!

ST. PAUL USING HIS MUSIC TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL!

  By Howard Campbell—- IT took Paul Allen almost 30 years to make his debut as a recording artist. He did so with a moniker inspired by one of the Bible’s great figures. Allen is known in Atlanta gospel circles as St Paul, and like the Old Testament hero who was one of Christ’s most loyal disciples, his objective is to reach Christians as well as atheists. ST PAUL… objective is to reach Christians as well as atheists   “My music … Read entire article »

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JAMAICA 50 REGGAE BRITANNIA: LOVERS ROCK – THE SOFTER SIDE OF REGGAE?

JAMAICA 50 REGGAE BRITANNIA: LOVERS ROCK – THE SOFTER SIDE OF REGGAE?

By Howard Campbell—– In August, it will be 50 years since Jamaica gained Independence from Britain. Today, the Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment section reflects on the influence Jamaican pop culture has had on that country in REGGAE BRITANNIA, a weekly feature leading up to the Golden Jubilee. IF reggae promoters wanted to ‘ram’ a dance in the late 1970s, they most likely had to ‘draw’ for the latest ballads coming out of London’s West Indian underground music scene. (L-R) … Read entire article »

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R&B SINGERS R. KELLY AND TREY SONGZ ARE CONFIRMED FOR REGGAE SUMFEST 2012!

R&B SINGERS R. KELLY AND TREY SONGZ ARE CONFIRMED FOR REGGAE SUMFEST 2012!

American R&B stars R Kelly and Trey Songz will be among the international acts billed for Reggae Sumfest scheduled for the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay from July 15 – 21. According to the festival’s website Trey Songz is headlining International Night One on Friday, July 20. (L-R) R Kelly and Trey Songz There will also be a special Jamaica 50 Tribute segment featuring John Holt, Yellow Man, U-Roy, Leroy Smart, Leroy Sibbles. R Kelly will be … Read entire article »

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