Jamaica Gleaner News- Entertainment - Sunday

Giving more than just money from his pocket, international artiste Orville 'Shaggy' Burrell has given his time, effort and heart to tend to the needs of the Bustamante Children's Hospital and its patients.

Ward Theatre Foundation builds on $20m grant

It was once a glorious place, but now the Ward Theatre in downtown Kingston is urgently in need of repairs. The theatre, which is a national monument, has been in a deplo-rable state for many years. Recently, the theatre received a well-needed $20-million grant from the Jamaican Government.

'Desperate Decisions' - Entertaining, thought-provoking

KMC Productions and Pragmatic Entertainment have turned in a respectable effort with Desperate Decisions. The Paul Beale-directed romantic drama, thanks to its clever blend of bare bones reality and an engaging cast, makes for a well-assembled production.

'Voice' celebrates 10 years of beautiful music

Renowned musician Noel Dexter may be forgiven for thinking that his church has planned a special birthday present for him this year. December 21, the day he turns 70, is the day the church choir, Voice, will be presenting its 10th anniversary concert.

Quartet gives 'Soul4Soul'

Five years ago, four young men with a passion for singing and music came together under the guidance of Show Jam's Alex Foster. Kyrie Pearson, Nerada Brissette, Garth Jobson and Kemar Williams do not sing from the heart; they sing from their souls in an attempt to reach the souls of others.

STORY OF THE SONG - Cocoa Tea sings for 'Barack Obama'

Jamaica has a storied history of political activism - or at least commentary - in song, from Peter Tosh's 'Fight, fight, fight 'gainst apartheid' through to Supercat's off-hand 'We no fraid a Ronald Reagan who a run America' in Under Pressure.