Oldies fans cling to 'Rae' of hope
Despite the prospect of the weekly Rae Town street dance being cut down to a twice-a-month event, residents and visitors alike are very optimistic that there will be no interference with their weekly Sunday evening party.
Performers enjoy 'original' music
The legendary Rae Town street dance has become a regular spot for Jamaicans and visitors, especially the more mature who seek to recapture a taste of Jamaican music from days gone by.And while there may be growing concern over...
Rastafarian women 'disrobe'
To embody the Rastafarian ideal of womanhood and beauty, Rastafarian female artistes traditionally dressed the part of a conservative female. Now a new breed of artistes is breaking outside of the fashion box and are embracing alternatives types of fashion.
Choir gets handle on 'the' Handel
The Pan Book of Great Composers by Gervase Hughes (1964) contains this plea by the author: "Soon after the collapse of his operatic schemes, Handel composed the most popular oratorio of all time, Messiah (not THE...
Jamaican Film Academy adds credit to industry
The Jamaican film industry will be finally getting the assistance needed to help boost it worldwide, with the creation of the Jamaican Film Academy.Created during 'Reggae Month' in February, the Jamaican Film Academy is an...
GLORY DAYS: Limbo Queen a dancing 'Star'
A star among dancers, Caribbean Limbo Queen Star Chin-Jackson has travelled the world and has always taken the lead.
So you want to go to Negril …
WESTERN BUREAU: While Negril is best known for its seven miles of exotic white sand beaches and refreshing ambience, the resort town, made famous by American 'Hippies' close to three decades ago, has long added music to its list...
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