By Erik Magni Horace Andy is one of the most distinct and characteristic voices in the reggae industry having recorded hit songs for Jamaican and European producers for 45 years. He’s probably best known for his roots songs, but he has also worked extensively with Massive Attack and also with British house master Ashley Beedle. Now he has put out an experimental album together with German label Echo Beach. Broken Beats – the title of the 15 track … Read entire article »

LOS ANGELES, USA (AP) — The FBI has released its files on a trio of investigations the agency conducted on behalf of Whitney Houston. The records released yesterday show the agency conducted one investigation into an alleged extortion attempt in 1992, but agents and prosecutors determined no crime occurred. Whitney Houston Agents also found no evidence of criminal threats to the singer in fan mail that was sent to the FBI for investigation in 1988 and 1999. The 128-page file … Read entire article »

BY SIMONE MORGAN—- TWO weeks ago when the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) honoured the Mello Canary sound system at its annual awards ceremony, selector Denver ‘JAMUSA’ Silvera stepped up to collect the plaque. Silvera, a popular disc jockey in South Florida, has been with Mello Canary since 1975. Minutes after leaving the stage at Emancipation Park, he spoke to the Jamaica Observer about how some Jamaicans view reggae negatively but support other forms of music. Selector Denver … Read entire article »

By Everton Pryce— There is a proverb, suspected to be of Chinese origin, which goes something like this: “If you remain on the bank of the river long enough, you will see the bones of your enemies floating by.” Jimmy Cliff, it is fair to say, has endured the cynicism of many detractors throughout his illustrious career, which involved him crossing many rivers on his way to winning two Grammy Awards (1986 and 2013) in the reggae … Read entire article »

Fast rising reggae songstress Khalilah Rose who recently copped 5 nominations in the Linkage Awards is currently making some major moves. She has inked a multimillion dollar deal with US based eyewear company Yeroc, which is owned by Jamaican born fashion mogul Corey Woods. The deal which is said to be worth in excess of twenty million Jamaican dollars will see Khalilah representing Yeroc for the next two years. According to Corey Woods Khalilah Rose will be … Read entire article »

Producer Jordan McClure of Chimney Records, Tarrus Riley and director Nisha Rebel on the set of the video shoot for ‘Gimme Likkle One Drop’.-Contributed— Tarrus Riley has struck gold again. This time with the single Gimmie Likkle One Drop, which was produced by Jordan McClure for Chimney Records. The song has been warmly received by radio locally and overseas. It is currently charting on the Choice FM Reggae chart in the United Kingdom, New York, South Florida, and … Read entire article »

Patrons get excited during the first instalment of the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment’s presentation of Arts in the Park at Hope Gardens, Old Hope Road, on February 24.-Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer—- Packed month of activities water down celebration The month of February has flown by with the speed of lightning. The quick passing of February is due in part to it being the shortest month of the year. But there are other factors which attribute to its … Read entire article »

BY RICHARD JOHNSON—- DAMIAN ‘Junior Gong’ Marley has given an explanation for the indifferent Bob Marley tribute at the February 10 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The segment, which featured American pop artiste Bruno Mars, rock icon Sting, pop singer Rihanna along with Ziggy and Damian Marley, drew mixed reaction. Ziggy Marley (third left) and his brother Damian Marley (second right) perform with Sting (left), Bruno Mars (fourth left), Rihanna (third right) and other artistes during the tribute … Read entire article »