D'Angel - Reflection of a mother's love
Of her five sisters and two brothers, Michelle Downer, more affectionately called 'Angel' (otherwise known as D'Angel), might very well be the epitome of being a 'mama's girl'. This is not just because she was deemed a talented singer from a tender age, but also because Pansy Nesbeth, her mother, could always rely on her to 'inform' on her older siblings.
The Voice - 'The Watchman' looks out for youths
Gospel reggae artiste David Williams, otherwise known as 'The Watchman', has started an initiative to encourage adults and responsible teenagers to become mentors to challenging young people.
World-famous Rhoden speaks on classical music
On Sunday, May 18, Jamaica's world-famous concert pianist, Orrett Rhoden, will give a joint recital with violinist Preston Hawes in the Mona Chapel, at the University of the West Indies. Last week, Rhoden, 47, shared with The Sunday Gleaner perspectives on the growth and development of classical music in Jamaica and elsewhere.
'Below the waist' is just that - below the waist
If your main reason to go see a play is to get a bellyful of laughter, then Orville Hall's Below the Waist is just for you. Starting promptly at 8:30 p.m. last Saturday, to an almost full house, the cast of six had the audience laughing from the start.
Caribbean Village moves into Sweet Auburn Spring Festival
A Caribbean component has been added to this year's Sweet Auburn Spring Festival in Atlanta, USA, that started on Friday and finishes today. For the first time the three-day festival which was started 25 years ago will have a Caribbean Village that was created by Danny Sterling, CEO and founder of Atlanta-based New Creation Records.
Collectors record Jamaica's music history
Some persons capture special moments on film, others in personal memories, but for some a good record can take them back into that golden moment. Record collecting is a pastime for millions of music fans the world over and ,in Jamaica, there are people who have acquired close to the ultimate music collections.
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