Entries tagged with "Tommy Cowan"

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CARLENE DAVIS TO DONATE PART-PROCEEDS FROM NEW ALBUM “DRIPPING BLOOD” TO FIGHT EBOLA!

October 18th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Brian Bonitto— Reggae gospel singer Carlene Davis— REGGAE gospel singer Carlene Davis will be donating part-proceeds of her latest album Dripping Blood to fight Ebola in West Africa. Davis, 61, made the revelation at her album launch at Redbones Blues Café in St Andrew on Thursday. The singer said she made the decision days ago after seeing a picture in last Sunday’s Observer of a nine-year-old Liberian girl — Mercy Kennedy — crying because she lost her mother to Ebola. “When my husband [Tommy Cowan] and I saw the picture, we were moved. Just seeing this child, holding on to the tree and it’s almost like she is saying: ‘who is there to help me?’ Because they feel that, chances are, she’s now contaminated, nobody wanted to go near her. Who’s gonna hug her? … Read entire article »

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JAMAICAN ARTISTS CONSIDER BAN ON AFRICAN CONCERTS OVER THE EBOLA VIRUS!

October 16th, 2014 | Add a Comment

CONSIDERATION: Mr Vegas– AS THE Ebola virus ravages sections of Africa, and confirmed cases in the US and Europe, some local artists in Jamaica have called for restrictions on travel to areas of Africa. An advisory from the Ministry of Health has warned people against travelling to the Ebola-affected areas of Liberia, Nigeria, Guinea and Sierra Leone in West Africa for entertainment and other purposes. Speaking earlier this month (Oct 3), Dr Ferguson said he was appealing to entertainers to avoid ‘non-essential travel to Ebola-affected areas. He said: “I intend to meet with the Association of Musicians and the tourism minister because we will have to make some tough decisions. I have been appealing to people, including entertainers, to avoid non-essential travel to Ebola-affected countries in West Africa. If they still decide to go … Read entire article »

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

July 16th, 2012 | Add a Comment

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

May 24th, 2012 | Add a Comment

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?

April 27th, 2012 | Add a Comment

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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