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MUSIC SUPERSTAR STEVIE WONDER TO WED IN JAMAICA?

 Stevie Wonder— Stevie Wonder, the American wunderkind who had been a star at Motown since the mid-1960’s is to tie the knot in Jamaica in June. UK media has reported that the 67-year-old R&B legend will wed Tomeeka Bracy, 42 on June 17 in a beachside ceremony. Bracy, who has two children for him, will be his third wife. Stevie Wonder has won 22 Grammy Awards and sold 110 million records worldwide. … Read entire article »

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BARBRA STREISAND MAKES CHART HISTORY WITH NEW ALBUM “PARTNERS!”

 Barbra Streisand—- LOS ANGELES, USA (AP) — Barbra Streisand is making history with her new album. Billboard says Streisand’s latest release, Partners, debuted on top of the charts, making her the only recording artist to issue No 1 albums in six consecutive decades. The 72-year-old singer thanked her fans in a statement Wednesday, saying she appreciates their energy and support. Partners, which hit stores last week, is a collection of duets featuring such talents as Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Michael Buble and John Mayer. Streisand’s first No. 1 album came out almost 50 years ago: People topped the charts in October of 1964. Her other top albums include The Way We Were, A Star is Born, The Broadway Album, and Love is the Answer. … Read entire article »

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WHICH CITY IS YOUR MUSIC SOUL MATE?

According to Stevie Wonder, “Music is a world within itself/ With a language we all understand.” Its history spans decades, its genres are prolific and it’s constantly progressing: Classical music’s melodious symphonies eventually paved the way for the guitar-laden tunes of rock ‘n’ roll and the catchy pop songs of today. As tunes have evolved, some cities have garnered more of a reputation than others for preserving music’s narrative. The rich history that pulses through these destinations is evident in the memorabilia-filled museums and epic festivals each city is known for, like Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Jamaica‘s Reggae Sumfest. So if you want to make your next vacation all about music, you’re in luck: U.S. News highlighted six cities that celebrate their greatest musical achievements in a … Read entire article »

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THIRD WORLD’S WILLIAM “BUNNY RUGS” CLARK HONORED BY SURVIVING BAND MEMBERS!

THIRD WORLD’S WILLIAM “BUNNY RUGS” CLARK HONORED BY SURVIVING BAND MEMBERS!

  By Patricia Meschino, — Third World’s William “Bunny Rugs” Clark at Manhattan’s Highline Ballroom in 2011.—- (Photo credit: MyFlash Photography The life and music of William “Bunny Rugs” Clark, 65, lead singer of the evergreen reggae band Third World who passed away on Feb. 2, was celebrated on Monday, Feb. 24 at a service at Kingston’s Holy Trinity Cathedral. A concert immediately followed at Kingston’s Ranny Williams Entertainment Center headlined by past and present members of Third World, including … Read entire article »

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STEVIE WONDER “MASTER BLASTER JAMMMIN” TO REGGAE MUSIC!

STEVIE WONDER “MASTER BLASTER JAMMMIN” TO REGGAE MUSIC!

By Howard Campbell—– February is officially Black History Month in the United States. Throughout the month, the Jamaica Observer will acknowledge the contribution of African-Americans to Jamaican pop culture. Stevie Wonder JUST about every big artiste in the music business experimented with reggae in the early 1970s. The Staples Singers cut the massive I’ll Take You There while Paul Simon recorded Mother and Child Reunion. The emerging sound also caught the ears of one Stevie Wonder, the American wunderkind … Read entire article »

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SINGER BOBBY THOMAS OF HAPPINESS UNLIMITED BAND LOST HIS BATTLE TO PARKINSON’S DISEASE!

SINGER BOBBY THOMAS OF HAPPINESS UNLIMITED BAND LOST HIS BATTLE TO PARKINSON’S DISEASE!

By Howard Campbell—- BOBBY Thomas, a member of the Happiness Unlimited band that played the North Coast hotel circuit in the 1970s, has died. Journalist Maureen Sheridan, who knew Thomas for over 20 years, said he died from complications of Parkinson’s Disease in his native St Ann on November 11. THOMAS… died on November 11 According to Happiness Unlimited bass player Garth Bright, Thomas joined the band in 1976 three years after it was formed in Kingston by hotelier … Read entire article »

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BRIAN McKNIGHT LOOKS FORWARD TO CARIBBEAN FASHION WEEK (CFW) IN KINGSTON!

BRIAN McKNIGHT LOOKS FORWARD TO CARIBBEAN FASHION WEEK (CFW) IN KINGSTON!

Brian McKnight—   After a mesmerising sold-out performance at the BB King Blues Club and Grill in New York’s Times Square last Saturday night, American soul superstar Brian McKnight expressed his delight at returning to Jamaica for Caribbean Fashionweek (CFW) in June. Backstage, McKnight was asked if he had a message for his Jamaican fans. “I haven’t performed in Jamaica for some time and I am looking forward to June 10. Tell my fans that I have a special show for this … Read entire article »

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