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WITH A GLOBAL CULT FOLLOWING SPANNING OVER 30 YEARS – LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS IS ROCKERS!

WITH A GLOBAL CULT FOLLOWING SPANNING OVER 30 YEARS – LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS IS ROCKERS!

By Howard Campbell—– In commemoration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of Independence from Britain, the Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment section recognises 50 persons who made significant, yet unheralded, contributions to the country’s culture. This week we feature film Rockers. A poster of the movie Rockers   THE Harder They Come pops up whenever there is a discussion about reggae and film. While its impact was not as far-reaching, Rockers retains a global cult following. Filmed in Kingston, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, … Read entire article »

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KINGSTON’S “BLACK ROSES CORNER” NO LONGER CARRIES THE SWING!

KINGSTON’S “BLACK ROSES CORNER” NO LONGER CARRIES THE SWING!

By Simone Morgan—- Throughout the 1990s, Lincoln Avenue in Kingston 13, popularly known as Black Roses Corner, was known as the ‘chill spot’ for members of the Black Roses Crew. Among its members were flamboyant dancers Gerald ‘Bogle’ Levy, David Alexander Smith, popularly known as Ice and self-styled community don William ‘Willie Haggart’ Moore. Top: Dancer Ice,  Bottom: Dancer Gerald “Bogle” Levy   Some of the more popular dance moves like Bogle and World Dance were invented on Black Roses … Read entire article »

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EVERYTHING IS NOT SO “DUCKIE” WITH BLACK UHURU, ITS LEADER, EX-MEMBERS!

EVERYTHING IS NOT SO “DUCKIE” WITH BLACK UHURU, ITS LEADER, EX-MEMBERS!

Roots, rock, reggae in the Crown Room: Black Uhuru is Andrew Bees, left, Kaye Stahr, and Derrick “Duckie” Simpson—-. By Nick Brown / Lake Tahoe Action—- CRYSTAL BAY, Nev. — Iconic reggae legend Black Uhuru, having performed for more than 40 years, stepped onto the stage of the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room on Sept. 11 to serenade the crowd with roots rock reggae, a genre it helped define.Black Uhuru was founded in the late 1960’s by … Read entire article »

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GOSPEL ARTIST OMARI – TO RELEASE NOVEL “WHY ME GOD?!

GOSPEL ARTIST OMARI – TO RELEASE NOVEL “WHY ME GOD?!

Omari—- By Davina Henry—- Singer Omari is the latest artist to announce an upcoming novel. The gospel artist told The Gleaner he recently completed his debut novel Why Me God?, which will be launched next month. The distribution company behind the novel is none other than Page Turner Publishers, who also distributed D’Angel’s Love Triangle, and Miss Kitty’s Good Girl Gone Bad. Omari told The Gleaner he had always been interested in writing. “I have always been interested in writing, even based on how I write my songs. I always try to create a … Read entire article »

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SOCA SUPERSTAR DESTRA – AIMS FOR COMPACT AND SEXY!

SOCA SUPERSTAR DESTRA – AIMS FOR COMPACT AND SEXY!

Destra Garcia—– By Leighton Levy—— Looks at which songs to use for Sir Arthur Guinness Day Concert Soca sex kitten Destra Garcia is in a bit of a quandary about which songs from her very expansive catalogue she will be unleashing on her largely Jamaican audience when she performs at the Arthur Guinness Day Concert set for the National Indoor Sports Centre on September 27. Sir Arthur Guinness Day is a global event recognising the significant contributions of Sir Arthur Guinness, founder of the … Read entire article »

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DUCE CALIFA – SON OF GARNET SILK, AIMS TO KEEP HIS FATHER’S LEGACY ALIVE!

DUCE CALIFA – SON OF GARNET SILK, AIMS TO KEEP HIS FATHER’S LEGACY ALIVE!

Duce Califa, son of Garnet Silk.—–   By Curtis Campbell——- Garnet Jr begins his musical journey Garnett Silk’s youngest son wants to be a part of maintaining the legacy of his father. According to the 17-year-old who recently collaborated with Black Judah to release his debut single Tired of Running, his aim is to continue daddy’s legacy and carve out a name for himself in the reggae industry. “I am going to pick up the baton where my father left off and run with … Read entire article »

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CARIBBEAN AIRLINES COULD FACE HEFTY FINES!

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES COULD FACE HEFTY FINES!

The number of long delays in July involving planes stuck on airport tarmacs was more than the previous eight months combined, the United States (US) government said Monday.   Twenty eight planes were stuck on the ground at US airports for more than three hours that month, the height of the summer travel season. Eighteen of those planes were operated by US carriers. Sixteen of the US flights were going in or out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport … Read entire article »

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NEPHEW OF SLAIN SUPER COP – TONY HEWITT – TAKEN INTO CUSTODY!

NEPHEW OF SLAIN SUPER COP – TONY HEWITT – TAKEN INTO CUSTODY!

  BY PAUL HENRY—- KINGSTON, Jamaica —- The nephew of murdered retired Senior Superintendent of Police Anthony ‘Tony’ Hewitt was taken into custody by the Constant Spring Police today. Hewitt’s nephew was turned over by his attorney Peter Champagnie after police investigating the killing expressed interest in him. Hewitt was attacked and shot multiple times on the weekend by thugs on Donmair Avenue, which runs off Red Hills Road in St Andrew. He later died while undergoing treatment in hospital.   … Read entire article »

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THE SOUNDS OF REGGAE CONCERT, KICKS OFF WITH “SOCIAL MEDIA MEET & GREET” WITH SHAGGY!

THE SOUNDS OF REGGAE CONCERT, KICKS OFF WITH “SOCIAL MEDIA MEET & GREET” WITH SHAGGY!

The historic “Sounds of Reggae Concert” featuring international reggae superstars ALI CAMPBELL (UB40), MAXI PRIEST, king of Lovers rock BERES HAMMOND and multi Platinum selling superstar SHAGGY will kick off with a “Social Media Meet & Greet” on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 (8pm) at Footprints Cafe, 1521 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Special invited guest for the “Meet & Greet” will be SHAGGY.   The “Meet & Greet” will provide the media and patrons an opportunity to get … Read entire article »

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REGGAE/DANCEHALL ARTISTS NOMINATED FOR MOBO AWARD!

REGGAE/DANCEHALL ARTISTS NOMINATED FOR MOBO AWARD!

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Damian Marley, Konshens, Mr Vegas, Popcaan and Sean Paul have been nominated for a Music of Black Origin (MOBO) award in the Best Reggae Act category. The MOBO committee announced the nominees for this year’s award ceremony on Monday. Categories include: Best Gospel Act   Best Jazz Act Best Reggae Act   Best African Act   Best International Act   Best Song in assoc. with PRS for Music   Best R&B/Soul Act   Best Album   Best Hip-Hop/Grime   Best Video Best UK Female   Best UK Male   Best Newcomer     The award was established in 1996 to … Read entire article »

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