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JAMAICAN FEMALE SINGERS ENJOYING MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF MUSICAL SUCCESS!

Marcia Griffiths may easily have been the artist who benefit most from Bob Andy’s writing. He, not only wrote songs for her at the beginning of her career, but literally taught them to her line by line. Beginning as a nine-year-old on a 1964 Easter morning concert at the Carib Theatre in Cross Roads, the songs became the foundation on which Griffith built an illustrious career, which has spanned 50 years. Griffiths abundance of hits and her ability to remain current and consistent over 50 years, has no doubt earned for her the title, ‘The Queens of Reggae’. Her earliest hits, written by Andy and produced by Studio One monarch, Clement Dodd, included, Tell Me Now, Truly, Mark My Word, Melody Life, and the first of the batch, Feel Like Jumping, which came at the turn of the rocksteady-reggae transition of 1967-1968. Feel Like … Read entire article »

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CARLENE DAVIS TO PERFORM AT THE JAMAICA CHARITY GALA IN MIAMI, APRIL 12!

CARLENE DAVIS TO PERFORM AT THE JAMAICA CHARITY GALA IN MIAMI, APRIL 12!

  The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ), in collaboration with the Jamaica Committee, will host their annual joint fund raising event, the Jamaica Charity Gala, in in Miami on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Four Seasons Hotel at 1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami.  This year, the gala will honor businessman and philanthropist Dr. Robert E. Levy, recognizing his outstanding success and continued support for Jamaica. Dr. Robert E. Levy is widely regarded as one of Jamaica’s … Read entire article »

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MORGAN HERITAGE, JAH CURE, CARLENE DAVIS TO HEADLINE INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM CONCERT IN ST. KITTS SEPTEMBER 18!

MORGAN HERITAGE, JAH CURE, CARLENE DAVIS TO HEADLINE INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM CONCERT IN ST. KITTS SEPTEMBER 18!

  TWO top Jamaican Reggae acts, Morgan Heritage and Jah Cure, will headline this year’s annual Freedom Concert slated for Independence Eve, Wednesday (Sept. 18) at the Warner Park Stadium in Basseterre. Well-known Jamaican Gospel singer Carlene Davis is also scheduled to perform along with a host of national artists from St. Kitts- Nevis. This big announcement was made by the Chairperson of the 30th Independence Anniversary Committee, Sharon Rattan, while speaking at a press conference to make known the … Read entire article »

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PAPA SAN ROCKS GOSPEL CONCERT “FUN IN THE SON!”

PAPA SAN ROCKS GOSPEL CONCERT “FUN IN THE SON!”

  By Balford Henry——- AMERICAN Grammy Award winner Kirk Franklin watched as veteran Jamaican deejay Papa San rocked the Best Dressed Fun in the Son gospel festival at National Heroes Park, Saturday night. Franklin tore away from his security team on his way to the exit after his performance, then ran back on stage to dance a few steps with San, who was just revving up at the time: A gentlemanly acknowledgement that San is the boss in … Read entire article »

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GOSPEL STAR KIRK FRANKLIN – TO HEADLINE “FUN IN THE SON 2012!”

GOSPEL STAR KIRK FRANKLIN – TO HEADLINE “FUN IN THE SON 2012!”

Kirk Franklin – File Multiple Grammy-winning artist Kirk Franklin will be the headlining act for this year’s Best Dressed Fun In The Son. The announcement was made at the Best Dressed Fun In The Son launch, which took place at the UDC car park in downtown Kingston. The UDC car park was elegantly transformed for the media brunch. Guests at the launch were treated to brunch, which included oxtail, cashew rice, curried mutton, steam fish, pasta and a wide array … Read entire article »

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JUNIOR TUCKER RETURNS TO JAMAICA FOR “FUN IN THE SON!”

JUNIOR TUCKER RETURNS TO JAMAICA FOR “FUN IN THE SON!”

Junior Tucker ministers to the crowd at his last Fun In The Son concert performance at Hope Gardens in 2006. – File After years of absence, Junior Tucker will be returning to the stage of Best Dressed Fun in the Son Gospel Festival on July 14 at National Heroes Park. “I am really looking forward to performing in Jamaica again, because although I did the launch of my Man of God album there in 2010, Best Dressed Fun in the Son will … Read entire article »

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DATE AND VENUE CHANGE FOR GOSPEL FESTIVAL – “FUN IN THE SON”

DATE AND VENUE CHANGE FOR GOSPEL FESTIVAL – “FUN IN THE SON”

In preparation for the staging of the Best Dressed Fun in the Son Gospel Festival, members of the organising committee recently made a visit to the National Heroes Park. From left are Tommy Cowan, managing director of Glory Music and co-producer of Best Dressed Fun in the Son; Colonel Richard Sadler, sports coordinator for Best Dressed Fun in the Son; Major Desmon Brown, logistics coordinator; Oliver Mair, festival director; and Jacqui Tyson, venue manager. – … Read entire article »

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WHERE IS THE GOSPEL IN GOSPEL MUSIC? THE UNHOLY MESSENGERS?

WHERE IS THE GOSPEL IN GOSPEL MUSIC? THE UNHOLY MESSENGERS?

BY SIMONE MORGAN — IT is fair to say Jamaican gospel music has changed in the last 15 years. Gone are the days when Christian music was done to traditional tunes. In fact, most contemporary gospel acts record songs to uptempo dancehall beats. Top: Chrissy D/Lt. Stitchie   This leaves many to wonder where is the gospel in gospel music. According to CEO of Glory Music Tommy Cowan, it all comes down to the content of the lyrics. “I have no … Read entire article »

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