Many horn players, few opportunities
Jamaica has a sterling history of horns in its music, the trumpet, trombone and saxophone giving songs a sparkle onstage and in the studio, and people such as Tommy McCook, Don Drummond...
Leona Lewis 'happily' ready for round two
NEW YORK (AP): Leona Lewis made a name for herself with her debut song Bleeding Love, a soaring ballad that flew the 24-year-old to the top of the charts worldwide.But the British pop singer says her sophomore CD Echo goes a step further, and is "full of...
Few bands keep horn section alive
The horns are an important aural and visual component of the Fabulous Five Incorporated band's recordings and performances, especially as they deliver soca music and their extensive repertoire of popular Jamaican recordings.However, the show band, which...
KEEPERS OF THE HERITAGE: LTM - Theatre with a difference
The theatre is one of the world's oldest institutions. It's man's way of reflecting on life, a projection of our mores and values, or the lack thereof, onstage for introspection and entertainment.
Show organisers fighting recession
While economic good tidings doesn't seem to be coming any time soon for the entertainment industry, as the global economic recession continues to take a swipe on all things music oriented, promoters, artistes and entertainment...
Eminem publisher takes Apple to court
DETROIT (AP):An attorney for Apple Inc defended the company's use of Eminem's songs on iTunes in court last Thursday, as a trial got under way to determine who had the right to offer digital downloads of the rapper's music.Eight Mile Style LLC, Eminem's...
Jimmy Cliff: still a musical rebel - Says Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nod good for Jamaican music
International singer, songwriter, actor, Jimmy Cliff has been nominated among 12 artistes into next year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Dawes hopes Emmy brings more awareness of HIV in Ja
In an innovative way, Dr Kwame Dawes has been increasing awareness of HIV/AIDS in Jamaica through the Emmy Award-winning website livehopelove.com.The website won the award in the category of 'New Approaches to Media' last...
STORY OF THE SONG: 'War' evolves into 'Peace' for Spragga Benz
Russian writer Leo Tolstoy's 1869 War and Peace is an epic and classic by any standard, often considered the pinnacle of the novel.