'St Mary Me Come From' contributes to community
When Claudette Kemp, Capleton's personal manager, welcomed those gathered in the Jonkanoo Lounge of the Hilton hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday evening, she made an observation about the firebrand deejay. "He is the first person I have met who wants to give away everything...
Joseph Current wins 'Sey Sup'm' first week
As Joseph Current lay on the stage at Weekenz, Constant Spring Road, St. Andrew, late on Tuesday night, putting drama into his delivery of Mr. Gunner Man, he held a microphone in his right hand and a white envelope in his left. It was the second time that evening...
Russian puts Bob in bronze
The image of Bob Marley has been reproduced in countless forms. However, few are as striking as the bronze sculpture made by world-famous Russian artist Grigory Potosky. The Gleaner sat with the Russian genius recently, along with his art director Olga Barre, at the Russian Embassy...
David Slew has songwriter on potential double
Only three times in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Popular Song Contest history has one songwriter won back-to-back titles. The last time was only three years ago, when Stavan Whyte wrote the winning songs for Stefan Penicillin in 2003 and 2004....
Sweet 16 for Tivoli dancers - 'Sweet Sixteen Affair' took place at the Little Theatre last weekend.
Last weekend, I spent a satisfying evening enjoying the wonderfully entertaining programme of dance offered by the Tivoli Gardens Dance Troupe. Billed 'SweetSixteen Affair', the show marked the 16th anniversary of the performing life of this nationally acclaimed company.
Separation, rape and cockfights
MOVIE TITLE: Roots (Episode 4)GENRE: Historical DramaRUNNING TIME: 95 minutesRATING: Five starsWHO'S IN IT: John Amos, Richard Roundtree, Chuck Somers, Scatman Crothers, George Hamilton, Carolyn Jones, Robert Reed, John Schuck.WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Episode 4...
Ini Kamoze defines 'My Girl'
"My girl no carry 50 grand purse with 40 cent in My girl no shine no eye fe no guy fi no rent a rim."Ini Kamoze chuckles as he remembers how My Girl, his latest single, came about."We did a drive one a dem day ya wid a girl.
Courtney Cooke commands 'Gi Mi Pass'
Courtney Cooke lives by his philosophy 'to strive for excellence and persevere through challenges'. Having lost his sight at age 17, he was able to look beyond his adverse circumstance and pursued training in the field of information technology with the intention...
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