Jamaica Gleaner Entertainment
Published: Monday Sunday | July 12, 2009
'Everytime A Ear di Sound' makes Mutabaruka heard
In the early 1980s Mutabaruka adjusted Everytime A Ear di Sound from the printed version that appeared in his debut poetry collection, The First Poems, as he moved it from the literary to the listening space. And, in the process, the poet became a reggae artiste and moved physically outside of Jamaica ... Read More...
Sumfest feeling economic pinch - But top American acts boost profile
EVEN though he has almost 20 years experience as a show promoter under his belt, Johnny Gourzong believes this month's production of Reggae Sumfest will be the most challenging to date. Read More...
Muta makes splash at Sunsplash
After his smashing Somerton performance and recording Everytime A Ear di Sound, the first time Mutabaruka delivered it live was at Reggae Sunsplash 1981, again working with Jimmy Cliff's band. Read More...
Festival 2K9 launched in style
The unmistakable sound of mento rhythm floated over the transformed gardens at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Beneath, guests viewed multimedia presentations of past festival events that reaffirmed the richness of Jamaica's history and culture. Read More...
ATI: a dream manifested
In the summer of 2001, Alex Chin envisioned a weekend, one where there were parties non-stop for days with free-flowing liquor, great music and great vibes. That was the birth of what is now known as the ultimate party weekend in the English-speaking Caribbean - Appleton Temptation Isle (ATI). Read More...
Melodious Jazmine ready to hit Sumfest stage
With a heavy bass beat that ushered into superstardom the likes of Bob Marley and the Wailers and Jimmy Cliff, so too did Philadelphia-based songstress Jazmine Sullivan achieve her biggest hit to date with the reggae-influenced song Need U Bad. Read More...
The search is on for Miss Jamaica Universe 2009
Pulse and The Miss Universe Organisation want to know the answer to this question, is there a fabulous Jamaican young woman who wants a shot at the Miss Universe crown? Read More...
