Morgans ‘put it on’

By Jamaica Observer PUT it On Me is the latest song from Morgan Heritage. It is co-produced by Shane C Brown of Jukeboxx Productions and CTBC Music. The single was…

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Fab 5 Accident

Sunday the Fab 5 Band were involved in an accident while on their way to the Boston Jerk and Music Festival in Portland, Jamaica. The band members were all treated…

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All Set for Sumfest

BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter The organisers of Reggae Sumfest are pleased with the way plans are unfolding for the event which takes place in Montego Bay from July…

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A hat for Gregory

BY BASIL WALTERS Observer writer   A HOST of artistes will celebrate Gregory Isaacs’ 64th birthday on July 27 at Blue Essence (Kings Plaza) in a show dubbed ‘A Hat…

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Going pro

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Obsever senior writer CONCERNED that un-professionalism is hurting the reggae product in North America, industry players have proposed the establishment of an oversight body to help improve…

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PAM Hall back on the dancefloor

BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON Observer staff reporter SINGER Pam Hall continues her comeback with Dance Away, her latest song. Recorded on the Virquarian label, the single is a joint production between…

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Ajamu zooms in on dancehall

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Obsever senior writer THIS is the final in a 12-part series looking at Jamaicans who have excelled in the tri-state (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) area’s…

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Freddie McGregor rediscovered by a new generation

KINGSTON, Jamaica — In an age when tech-savvy music fans can access the most obscure songs, veteran artistes like Freddie McGregor are being discovered by a new generation. McGregor, who…

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Happy Birthday Owen Gray

Owen Gray also known as Owen Gray (born 5 July 1939, Jamaica) is one of Jamaica’s ‘Foundation’ singers whose work spans the R&B, ska, rocksteady, and reggae eras of Jamaican…

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Happy Birthday Tanya Stephens

Tanya Stephens, (born 2nd July 1973, St. Mary, Jamaica, as Vivienne Tanya Stephenson) is an influent reggae artist who emerged in the late 1990’s.  Tanya is known for her hits…

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Dennis Brown 15 Years Gone But Not Forgotten

Dennis Emmanuel Brown, CD born February 1, 1957 was a Jamaican reggae singer.  He began his career at age eleven, he recorded more the 75 albums and was one of…

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Jah Cure Leads Strong Line-Up Of Western Natives On Sumfest

Jah Cure is set to lead a strong delegation of artistes hailing from western Jamaica, who will ignite Reggae Sumfest, slated for July 13-19. Jah Cure appears on International Night…

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Scammers Target Toots And The Maytals

Shereita Grizzle, Gleaner Writer It has been a year since singer Toots Hibbert, lead singer for the iconic group, Toots and the Maytals, suffered head injuries from an incident which…

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