Jamaica Gleaner Entertainment
Published: Monday Sunday | April 26, 2009
Buju slides from mango tree into dancehall
Today, the Story of the Song isn't about a single song, but how Buju Banton got into a series of songs. He spoke about his early career at length during the launch of his album, Rasta Got Soul, at the Undercroft, University of the West Indies, Mona campus, last Wednesday night to a large, enthralled audience. Read More...
Life-changing experiences on '93 European tour
Buju Banton was red hot in Jamaica, Browning, Black Woman, Gol' Spoon and a slew of songs 'running' the dancehall and radio. In 1993, he went on a European tour, ending up at a very prestigious venue in Paris after 12 shows. Read More...
IN THE STUDIO - L'Acadco rehearses for 25th season
It is a bit past noon on a Saturday and while many of those whom The Sunday Gleaner passes in Vineyard Town are squinting against a hammering sun, at L'ACADCO's rehearsal facility any lidded eyes are due to concentration or rest. Read More...
Carole Reid making melody
Words are important to Carole Reid, one of Jamaica's most admired and awarded sopranos. So when answering The Sunday Gleaner's question about how she ranked her numerous performances abroad - she has sung scores of times in more than a dozen countries - she gave a nuanced reply. Read More...
Musical fusion of rocksteady, reggae and dancehall
Amid a lively and relaxing atmosphere, Rocksteady Meets Reggae and Dancehall was launched last Wednesday at Cuddy'z Restaurant and Bar. The event will present all three famous Jamaican musical genres as one package with smooth transitions in between. Read More...
Jamaican comedy stands up and is counted
To say the last weekend in March was a barrel of laughs would be an understatement. With three major stand-up comedy shows in three days (including two on one night), there was no shortage of jokes between Kingston and Portmore. Read More...
Comedians get a big 'Buss'
Christopher 'Johnny' Daley attributes much of the exposure of new exponents in the art of provoking thought and laughter to Si Wi Yah's Comedy Buss which, after islandwide auditions, was televised in its later stages and the public involved in the final decisions. Read More...
