By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston--- Top: Ken Boothe Bottom: John Holt In tribute to singer John Holt who died on October 20 in London, England, the Jamaica Observer presents 'Holt a Day',
By Basil Walters--- Derrick Morgan and Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee have inspired many star performers from Greenwich Town---. THE Greenwich Town community in Kingston will honor two of its outstanding musical
Delroy Wilson - File The 1972 gospel-based recording I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers soared to the top of the American Billboard charts that year. It triggered a
Freddie McGregor---- It's youth month in Jamaica, and as we continue to celebrate 50 years as an independent nation and reflect on our musical achievements, it conjures up memories of the
Stranger Cole is easily one of the longest-serving entertainers in Jamaican popular music. His entertainment career stretches as far back as 1961 when he auditioned for producer Duke Reid
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
The Tamlins in performance. - File By Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter Although not as visible in the industry as some of their younger counterparts, veteran group, The Tamlins, wants
TITLE: STEELY & CLEVIE PRESENTS MEMORIES ARTIST: VARIOUS ARTISTS LABEL: VP RECORDS Review by Marlon Burrell ///// I was very excited when I learned that there was a new Steely
From The Jamaica Gleaner Published: Sunday | December 25, 2011 Popular Songs Campaign Hits '70s Peak Over the years, political parties have used popular Jamaican hit recordings to help