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Foundation singer Leo Graham dies at 80

Published:Wednesday | December 29, 2021 | 12:09 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer Foundation singer Leo Graham, who began his recording career as the lead vocalist of the Jamaican trio known as the Bleechers, has died. His son, Daweh Congo, told The Gleaner that Graham, who was…

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‘I tested negative for COVID,’ says Beenie Man in response to claims he broke quarantine in Ghana

Published: Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | December 28, 2021 | 12:06 PM Dancehall artiste Beenie Man has denied media reports out of Ghana that he tested positive for COVID-19 when he arrived in the West African republic. "I have no COVID, never caught…

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Five Questions with Julene Robinson

Published:Jamaica Gleaner - Friday | December 24, 2021 | 12:10 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer Season Two of the fantasy drama television series, The Witcher, has a new addition. Jamaican actress Julene Robinson, who plays a barmaid, stands out in the fictional storyline – which is…

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Sheldon plants ‘Seeds of Hope’

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter - johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com Sheldon Shepherd PERFORMANCE artiste Sheldon Shepherd of the group No-Maddz is still buzzing following a virtual performance in South Africa in support of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. “This is certainly a big deal…

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126 submissions in Reggae Grammy category still too low – Cristy Barber

Published:Sunday | December 12, 2021 | 12:06 AMYasmine Peru - Sunday Gleaner Writer Cristy Barber The final round of voting, which will determine the recipients of the annual Grammy Awards, opened on December 6, and Grammy-nominated producer Cristy Barber is ready to go. “There…

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Grange, Jimmy Cliff pay tribute to Robbie Shakespeare

Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar (left) and Robert ‘Robbie’ Shakespeare of internationally famous Riddim Twins, Sly and Robbie. Published: Thursday | December 9, 2021 | 12:09 AM Yasmine Peru - Senior Gleaner Writer The passing on Wednesday of Robbie Shakespeare, one half of Jamaica’s internationally famous…

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Two women among Grammy nominees for Best Reggae Album

Recording artistes Spice and Etana have secured Grammy nominations for Best Reggae Album in the same year — a first in the history of the awards. Spice got her nomination for her album '10', while Etana got the nod for 'Pamoja'. The other…

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Bounty Killer ‘Admires’ Ed Sheeran’s ‘Love For Jamaican Culture’

English singer Ed Sheeran continues to come in for high praises among the Dancehall fraternity. After the outpouring of admiration from Ishawna earlier this month, the latest salute has come today from the Warlord Bounty Killer. The Dancehall veteran shared a 2010 SBTV acoustic…

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Sevana Turns 30, Set To Return To Court For Death By Dangerous Driving Charge

Reggae songstress Sevana celebrated her 30th birthday this week and she broke her Instagram sabbatical to celebrate the milestone. “Thank you to all the folks (pictured and not pictured) who supported me this year. Made it 30!!!!” the Mango singer wrote. In the meantime, Sevana…

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Fat Joe Disturbed By Appropriation Of Dancehall: “People Stole The Style”

American rapper Fat Joe has expressed concern about the arrogation of Jamaican music and culture by non-nationals, who refuse to credit the country for the Dancehall/Reggae music they make. The Lean Back rapper was speaking during an interview with Television Jamaica’s Anthony Miller, at the recent Circle…