Speech goes dub wise
The Speech Competition of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC) Festival of the Performing Arts has been getting dubwise. The National Speech Finals ended on Wednesday, June 22, and of the 38 pieces presented 13 were in...
Akon not quite 'Lonely'
R&B SINGER Akon will attempt to stand out among the giants of 'yard' in the section dedicated to 'abroad' on Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest in mid-July.
Ranglin searches for lost rhythms
The Gleaner has had its fingers on the pulse of the entertainment scene for decades. Naturally, our picture archives contain many a 1000-word story about those who have given us happy, memorable moments. In our new series, 'From the...
'Kreyol' clothes with attitude
Eclectic. Edgy. Daring. Unique. Try to convey the essence of Haitian designer's Joelle Jean-Fontaine's Kreyol line and those words come readily to mind. Her creations, which are alive with spirit and imagination, incorporate...
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