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UPCOMING ROOTS SINGER NATURE, DONATES GARBAGE RECEPTACLES TO THE CITY OF MONTEGO BAY!
Montego Bay-based reggae artiste, Nature, whose given name is Andre Ellis (left), hands over some drums to Eifert Daley, Regional Operations Manager of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), to be used for the containment of garbage throughout the city. Sharing in the presentation is Councillor Suzette Brown of the Montego Bay South Division, who facilitated the initiative by Nature.—- MONTEGO BAY, ST JAMES — REGGAE artist Nature is living up to his moniker by preserving the environment, with the donation of well-needed garbage receptacles to the city of Montego Bay. The artist, whose given name is Andre Ellis, on Monday handed over 12 drums to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), to be placed at strategic points across the city, for the containment of waste. Nature, who hails from the city … Read entire article »
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D’ANGEL TURNS A NEW PAGE!
By Simone Morgan— D’ANGEL… pleased with my career—–NEVER one to shy from the spotlight, singer D’Angel says she has a new focus which can be heard on her latest singles, Come Get It and Ramp Ruff. In the music video for Come Get It, a sensual D’Angel (Michelle Downer) pairs with model Leon Carpenter whose stocks rose after making a guest appearance on the popular television show, America’s Next Top Model. “I promise to bring out the sexier side of me without overdoing it. I am much stronger than I was before and I have broken free from all the negativity,” she said. “This is highlighted in my music.” The video for Come Get It was directed by Waynee Lexx and the song produced by UIM Records. Ramp Ruff is produced by Adrian Locke of … Read entire article »
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THE DISPUTE OVER ROYALTY AND PUBLISHING RIGHTS TO BOB MARLEY SONGS IS SETTLED!
A judge dismisses a record company’s claim to 13 of the Jamaican reggae star’s songs following a dispute over publishing rights. Bob Marley died May 11, 1981 from skin cancer. A music company has lost a High Court fight with a rival over the rights to 13 Bob Marley songs, including one of his most famous, No Woman, No Cry. Cayman Music and Blue Mountain Music went to trial in May after a dispute over a copyright agreement made in 1992. The case centred on the “construction” of the agreement – 11 years after the Jamaican reggae icon’s death on May 11, 1981 – under which copyrights in “various musical works” were transferred by Cayman. Cayman claimed that the 13 songs were not transferred under that agreement. Blue Mountain, which is responsible for administering rights transferred … Read entire article »
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THE CANADIAN CARIBBEAN GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS TO HONOR THE GRACE THRILLERS JUNE 14!
By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston– Noel Willis—- THE Grace Thrillers will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the second Canadian Caribbean Gospel Music Awards, slated for the Mount Zion Apostolic Church in Toronto on June 14. According to Howard Mahoney, event conceptualiser, the influential group deserves the honor. “The Grace Thrillers are the forerunners for Caribbean gospel music. Most Caribbean gospel artists have patterned themselves off their work. The Grace Thrillers have been more than a group but an institution,” Mahoney told the Jamaica Observer. Noel Willis formed The ‘Thrillers’ in 1971. They hit their stride during the 1980s when their songs such as Living Waters (Jesus Jesus) and Can’t Even Walk won them a large secular following. At different stages, members included Shirley Willis, George Banton, Leroy Smith and Sandra Brooks. The Canada Caribbean Gospel Music Awards will recognise … Read entire article »
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DONNIE McCLURKIN DELIVERS J$60m IN MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO JAMAICA!
American gospel singer Donnie McClurkin (left) presents medical supplies to Health Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson at a ceremony at The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston, Monday afternoon. The total contribution was valued at more than $60 million. (PHOTO: LIONEL ROOKWOOD)—- The public health sector received a gift of medical supplies valued at more than $60 million from well-known American gospel singer Donnie McClurkin Monday afternoon. Health Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson accepted the donation of syringes, medication, surgical tools and equipment which, he said, will be supplied on a demand basis to hospitals and health centres across the island. Addressing the presentation ceremony at The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston, Ferguson said that donations amount to 20 to 30 per cent of the health ministry’s overall budget, down from about … Read entire article »
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GAYS PROTEST AGAINST CAPLETON IN NEW YORK CITY WAS IN VAIN!
Capleton was in fine form at BB King Club and Grill in New York last weekend despite a massive protest from gay rights group to axe him off the show. The protest comes only days after gays protest against Queen Ifrica causing the promoter of a show in New York to take her off the roster. The Jamaica Anti-Homophobia Stand (JAHS) issued a statement condemning Capleton’s performance. “The protest calls for the cancellation and condemns the promotion of and profiting from anti-gay hateful music here in NYC where LGBT lives and rights are valued.” “Jamaican reggae performer Capleton is known for his songs that call for LGBT people to be killed and makes comments from the stage calling for LGBT people to be killed. Capleton signed the Reggae Compasionate Act agreement (an agreement to not promote hatred and violence) in the middle of 2007 and broke … Read entire article »
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INTERNATIONAL JAMAICAN SINGER TONY GREGORY OF “GYPSY GIRL” FAME, HEADS TO “GROOVIN’ IN THE PARK” IN NEW YORK JUNE 29!
New York– Veteran singer Tony Gregory, who came to prominence with the 1982 international hit single ‘Gypsy Girl,’ has been added to the impressive lineup for the 2014 installment of Groovin’ In The Park on June 29th at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY. Gregory will perform with reggae Queen Marcia and friends – John Holt, Judy Mowatt & Bob Andy – as part of her up coming 50th anniversary celebration at Groovin’ In The Park. “We are absolutely thrilled and honored to have an international superstar like Tony Gregory grace the stage at Groovin In The Park this year,” Christopher Roberts, CEO ofGroovin Inc, parent company of ‘Groovin’ In The Park’ said. Gregory’s association with Griffiths dates back to 1964 when they recorded the single “You’re Mine.” In 1975 he earned his first million selling hit titled “He,” … Read entire article »
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BUNJI GARLIN LEADS A NEW SOCA CHARGE!
Bunji Garlin— By Shereita Grizzle—- Many consider him the man leading the soca revival across the globe, and a recent record deal may be what he needs to successfully cross over into the international market. When The Gleaner caught up with Bunji Garlin a week ago Saturday at the Best of the Best concert in Miami, the soca viking revealed that he had just signed an exclusive deal with RCA and VP records. The two labels will join forces to promote Garlin’s hit Differentology (Ready For The Road).The artist said he was happy with the partnership and was looking forward to working with the label. “It’s an honor, and I look forward to all the possibilities and what it may mean for soca music,” he said. Following the deal, VP Records CEO Chris Chin was quoted in online reports, saying the … Read entire article »
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CAROLE BECKFORD IS JAMAICA’S NEW FILM COMMISSIONER!
Carole Beckford — JAMPRO yesterday announced its new film commissioner and manager of the creative industries in the person of well-known media and sports management personality Carole Beckford. This is Beckford’s second stint at the agency, having previously served in the Corporate Communications Department. Beckford returns to JAMPRO with a wealth of knowledge in the creative industries sector, which she hopes can translate into economic development and wealth creation. “The team here at JAMPRO has key goals for the industry … we are aiming for a consistent flow of income from projects while we build the capacity of the people talent in our globally appealing creative industries. We want to be able to work on all types of projects and the industry has to be able to deliver. We also have more compelling stories to tell the world, … Read entire article »
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