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Jamaica Gleaner Entertainment
published: Sunday | November 4, 2007

Vexed rhymes for sex crimes

The brutal violation of another human being through rape and incest is a topic that many are uncomfortable discussing. However, for many entertainers, it is a topic they are trying to shed light upon through their music.

Waters break at Philip Sherlock Centre

Somewhere during Break The Waters of the Deep ... Set The Echoes Free, last Sunday, the skies opened to release a torrent to greet those leaving the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, UWI, Mona, in the early afternoon.

Another 'Movements' for Miss Lou with 'Only Fi Yuh'

Time seemingly stood still and a nation mourned en masse when news spread of the passing of celebrated Jamaican cultural icon and folklorist, Dr. Louise Bennett-Coverley, in July last year. Like many persons of his generation, international choreographer, Jackie Guy grieved her death as though he had lost a close family member.

Caribbean Flavour - Caught in the web

This week, we profile Trinidad-born, London-based singer, Teressa Edwards.

Describing her music as a fusion of old- and new-school soul and R'n'B, the business-minded talent is also due to launch a clothing line next year.