Barrels of foreign laughter
As jokers continue to be imported from across the seas, the appeal of international acts goes past the music industry and into commercial comedy. Along with the proliferation of comedy shows, especially in the Corporate Area, has come a larger number of overseas stand-up comedians on Jamaican stages.
Burning Spear gets 'own' Grammy nomination
Having been nominated for a Grammy Award on multiple occasions and winning once, it is hard to believe that Winston Rodney, more popularly known as the Burning Spear, is feeling as proud and excited about his most recent nomination as if it was his very first time.
Fairfield Theatre to host Methuen awards
When actors and actresses enter the stage of the Fairfield Theatre, St. James, to receive the first Methuen Awards for Excellence in February, it will mark another milestone for the development of the performing arts in the West.
The Voice - Kelly embraces her own destiny
With the three members of Destiny's Child (DC) having forged solo paths several years ago, you'd think that by now people would have realised that Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle are three very different individuals. And, as a result, their individual pursuits have all been very different.
Marley's 'Unity' comes home
The yet-to-be-released Africa Unite: A Celebration of Bob Marley's Vision captures Marley's dream of African unity and the efforts to make it a reality. The documentary focuses on the 'Africa Unite' concert, held in 2005 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the other activities that took place then to celebrate the mission of reuniting Africa.
Sparkling Anita, awesome Air J Jazz
The first lady of soul, the multi-Grammy Award winning Anita Baker, was all the rage at the scenic Aqueduct at Rose Hall, in Montego Bay, on Thursday, as she stole the spotlight on the opening night of 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival with a fabulous performance.
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