New Kingston, a fast-rising, New York City-based reggae band, is preparing to release its third full-length album, KINGSTON CITY, on indie reggae powerhouse label Easy Star Records. The record, which
By Shereita Grizzle--- Can you remember the period when dancehall music first became popular? Do you remember jammin' to hits from the likes of Tony Tuff, Barry Brown, Junior Reid,
By Kevin Jackson--- Freddie McGregor--- IN recognition of his 52 years in the music business, singer Freddie McGregor will be honoured by Summerfest Productions at next month's Reggae Sumfest in
Sugar Minott--- INFLUENTIAL singer Sugar Minott's commitment to legalisation of marijuana (ganja) will be recognised at this weekend's Jamaica Cannabis Conference. The three-day event which takes place at the
PasHon Minott--- Reggae artist Pashon Minott is calling for sponsors to come on board for the fourth staging of the annual Sugar Minott's DayTribute, which is hosted at his studio, Youth
By Howard Campbell--- Carl Dawkins--- ALONG with fellow singers Jackie Opel and Tyrone Taylor, Carl Dawkins is considered one of the finest exponents of soul-reggae. Dawkins, 65, salutes some of
By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston---- SINCE first visiting Jamaica in the 1990s, Canadian singer Jon 'Uncle Jonny' Strauss says making reggae music has been his passion. He was in Jamaica last month
. U.S.A – For all reggae and music lovers here comes a must have in your collection. 21st Hapilos Digital has released a collection of legendary King Jammys “Best Of”. These
After targeting the crossover market for the last five years, Fort Lauderdale singjay Honorebel is looking to break into the dancehall scene with his latest song, Ravin and Clean. Honorebel
By Brian Bonitto----- In commemoration of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of Independence from Britain, the Jamaica Observer's Entertainment section recognises 50 persons who made significant, yet unheralded, contributions to the country's