Beres a step ahead at Sumfest
WESTERN BUREAU: It's conclusive. There has never been a disappointing moment when prolific songwriter/singer Beres Hammond performs, at least as far as recent recollection goes. And, it was no different as the curtains came down at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay...
Akon, Keyshia Cole hot at fest
Western Bureau: International stars Keyshia Cole and Akon both sparkled but so did local stars Queen Ifrica and Jah Cure, as Friday's International Night One at Reggae Sumfest '08 saw several fine performances for the fans at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre...
Rain falls on Festival Queen parade - 'Dancefest' also affected by weekend showers
Flashes of brilliance, rolling basslines and squeals were expected at the Ranny Williams Centre, Hope Road, on Friday night. And there were, but not for the moves and music anticipated at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC) Dancefest...
Roy Shirley passes away
Singer Roy Shirley, whose seminal hit song Hold Them, is recognised as the first rock steady song, died in England last week.Shirley, known for his dramatic stage costumes and performances, was 64.The British company, Trojan Records which reissued...
NDTC hails UWI at 60
The National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) opens its 46th Season of Dance this Friday as a tribute to the 60th year anniversary of University of the West Indies (UWI). Last season's dancework showcased creations which were done to celebrate the inauguration of the first native...
Something extra
It was hot like 10 firesides on Saturday night at Reggae Sumfest as the party animals came out to play.
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