Jamaica Gleaner Entertainment
Published: Monday Sunday | May 17, 2009
Filmmaker showcases Jamaica's underground music scene
Argentina-born, Los Angeles-based independent documentary filmmaker, Luciano Blotta, recently debuted his documentary, RiseUp, at hotdocs, the Canadian International Documentary Festival in Toronto. The film showcases Jamaica's underground music community and the struggles, dreams and aspirations of three young artistes vying for their shot at success. Read More...
Festival Song semi-final tomorrow
The 1974 and 1981 Festival Song winner, Tinga Stewart, and past Jamaica Gospel Song winner, Lester Lewis, have joined the list of contenders for the $1 million cash prize for the Jamaica Festival Song 2009 competition. Read More...
Other genres ignore it, but country taps recession
Recession? What recession? Despite the sour economy, radio has been remarkably free of songs about tough times. Read More...
Julian Marley urges 'Awake' on third album
Though primarily a roots reggae album, Julian Marley delves into several other genres on his latest project, Awake. On the album, due out May 26 through Ghetto Youths/Universal, there is a marked difference between the feel of two adjacent songs on the same topic, the slow, bare-bones (musically) Just In Time, which is followed by the up-tempo reggae piece, Jah Works. Read More...
Aswad reunites for Island's 50th anniversary
ARGUABLY one of the most prestigious record labels in the history of British music, Island Records has spawned countless artistes in its 50-year history.
Martin Scorsese to direct biopic of Frank SinatraFounded by Chris Blackwell, the label is probably best known for bringing Bob Marley and The Wailers to international prominence. Read More...
Martin Scorsese will tell Frank Sinatra's life story on film. The Academy Award-winning director of The Departed will direct Sinatra, the first feature film about 'Ol' Blue Eyes' life, Universal Pictures and Mandalay Pictures said last Wednesday. Read More...
All systems go for Rising Stars sixth season
Once upon a time, reality-based talent shows were only witnessed on foreign stations as youngsters showcased their voices to millions across the world. In 2003, in stepped Digicel Rising Stars to change the landscape of the music industry and introducing a new way to achieve a quick, but solid 'buss' in the business. Read More...
Barbara Lloyd: 'I was born loving music'
Under her mother's tutelage, Barbara Lloyd had already been studying music for six years when, at 11, she decided she wanted to be a professional musician. Read More...
Life of rocksteady
Rocksteady made going to clubs a joy during the 1960s. Reggae helped make the 1970s a time of consciousness, while dancehall shocked the pants of conservatives. Each beat represents the evolution of Jamaican popular music. Read More...
