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 MOSCOW (AP):— France won their second World Cup title by beating Croatia 4-2 today, in a match briefly interrupted by an on-field protest during the second half that Russian punk band Pussy Riot later took credit for. Teenage forward Kylian Mbappe scored his fourth goal of the tournament for France and the team’s fourth in the 65th minute, about 12 minutes after play resumed at the Luzhniki Stadium. Mbappe, who is 19, is only the second teenager to score … Read entire article »

By Roy Black—- Falsetto singers were an integral part of early Jamaican music. Some of the more popular exponents of that style of singing, along with their signature recordings, included Pat Kelly (You Don’t Care For Me), Derrick Harriott (Sugar Dandy), Ken Parker (True True True), Cornel Campbell (Queen Of The Minstrel), Lloyd Parks (Officially), and Junior Marvin (Police and Thief). A method of voice production, the falsetto was used only by male singers, particularly tenors. It … Read entire article »

Starlet Briana Williams completes sprint double in record fashion BY PAUL A REID Observer Writer— Jamaica’s Briana Williams shows off her two gold medals won in the women’s 100m and 200m events. TAMPERE, Finland — A priceless sprint double from the incomparable Briana Williams in record time and a National Junior Record run for silver from the men’s 4x100m team earned another two medals for Jamaica on yesterday’s penultimate day of the IAAF World Under-20 Championship in Tampere, Finland. A … Read entire article »

Two Jamaicans, who claimed more than £125,000 in support, which was meant for the Grenfell Tower fire survivors have been sentenced. Elaine Douglas, 51, and Tommy Brooks, 52, reportedly received £125,000 after they claimed they were Grenfell victims and had been staying with friends on the night of the fire. According to the Independent, Douglas was jailed for a total of three years at Isleworth Crown Court, while Brooks received a sentence of three years and three … Read entire article »

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer—-  So’Nia — So’Nia made a name singing secular music, especially matters of the heart. She has, however, decided to expand her horizons by stepping into gospel. “The latest single I am promoting is my first gospel song and it is called Holy is the Lord. I am also working on my first gospel album while expanding my talent,” So’Nia told the Jamaica Observer. Holy is the Lord is produced by US-based reggae singer and producer Ed Robinson. “Music for … Read entire article »

Friends pay tribute to Buju on his Birthday By Richard Johnson Observer senior reporter—  Buju Banton — Grammy — winning reggae artiste Buju Banton celebrates his 45th birthday today. The artiste, born Mark Anthony Myrie, is currently an inmate at McRae Correctional Facility in Georgia, United States, where he is serving a 10-year sentence on drug-related charges. Since his 2011 conviction Myrie has spent the past eight birthdays behind bars. However this birthday is scheduled to be his last, as … Read entire article »

By Stephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer— Shenseea— The Reggae Sumfest small stage has introduced a few of the fiercest names in reggae and dancehall to a wide music-loving audience and has even acted as the platform to ‘buss big’. The list includes reggae entertainers Warrior King, Bushman and Shenseea, who have graduated to the main stage following their appearances on the small stage. Its reputation for promoting talents is highly revered among the fraternity of emerging artistes despite the early placements … Read entire article »

 July Rain— FILIPINO singer July Rain says making an impact in the United States is priority, following the success of her song Believe in  New York and South Florida. Released in March by VPAL Music, it has been number one for the last two weeks on the Foundation Radio Network Chart. Believe, she noted, has not done as well in the Philippines where people are not as receptive to reggae. “There is little effect of Believe to my career here in the … Read entire article »