Jamaica Gleaner Entertainment
Published: Monday Sunday | October 11, 2009
'In The Dance' on global pursuit: Producers aiming to break the mould of local productions
Chris Smith is an ambitious man. But you don't become the head of one of the top artiste management companies on modesty and gutless dreams. Read More...
Caribbean Tales reinforcing heritage through films
Aiming to make a statement to youths about their multi-cultural Caribbean heritage, the Caribbean Tales Youth Film Festival held in Toronto strives to make an impression every year on university and high school students. Read More...
STORY OF THE SONG: 'Jamaica Ska' lifts beat over barbed wire
Keith Lyn recalls that when he first heard ska at Chocomo Lawn in west Kingston, there was a lot of barbed wire around. Read More...
Keith Lyn happy to be home
Keith Lyn migrated to the United States (US) in 1978 after leaving Byron Lee and the Dragonaires, living in Florida until he returned to... Read More...
'Bashment Granny' movie progresses in 'Stages'
Stages Films is as old as its first project, the Bashment Granny movie, which has been four months in the making. Read More...
Beale sees productive period for film industry
The projected big screen debut for Bashment Granny next year would be the fulfilment of a two-decade dream for director Paul O. Read More...
'Kind of Blue' at 50:Behind Davis' masterpiece
NEW YORK (AP): Jimmy Cobb could hardly imagine he would be making history when he arrived at Columbia Records' 30th Street Studio 50 years ago for the first of two recording sessions with Miles Davis. Read More...
Dawkins Jr. charting his own musical path
Inspired by his father as a child, reggae act Carl Dawkins Jr. decided to start a musical journey in 1992. Read More...
Kumina still kicking in St Thomas
When West African slaves arrived in the Caribbean, centuries ago, they came bereft of their pride, dignity and earthly possessions. Read More...
US comedic 'feud' illustrates new media landscape
NEWARK, New Jersey (AP):The old media story for politicians: Television show slams city, outraged mayor pens complaint, controversy fades away.The new media story for politicians: Television show slams city, tech-savvy mayor stokes the fire by... Read More...
