Bernard Hoyes - Preserving the past
Bernard Hoyes had a concern during a visit to Jamaica in the 1970s. The Jamaica-born painter noticed that the country's Revivalist movement was dying.
THE VOICE - From record shop to reggae empire
Reggae producer Clive Chin tells Davina Morris about the musical legacy of his father, VP Records producer, Vincent Chin.
STORY OF THE SONG - 'Secret' recording breaks Third World
When Third World did Now That We've Found Love in 1978, the band of reggae rockers was on the up.
NCU takes 'Feast of Lights' to Florida
The Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Concert Choir and Steel Pan Orchestra, hosted by the university's South Florida Alumni Chapter, will be performing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this December.
'Striker' gets his due
Legendary record producer Edward O'Sullivan 'Bunny Striker' Lee has finally received the type of honour he was waiting for from his country. At last Monday's National Honours and Awards Ceremony at King's House, 67-year-old Lee was given the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer for more than 40 years of dedicated service to the music industry.
Oldies parties mix into each other
The writing is definitely not on the wall for retro music parties, mostly themed '70s, '80s and '90s music affairs, as the deluge continues unabated.
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