Category: Music for life

Jagra GT Taylor says Christmas Extravaganza show must go on

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The year 2011 has been one in which recession has been the main profiler in the videolight and the production of mammoth dancehall shows has declined significantly. However, the promoters of the event which has what is arguably the longest title – Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza – have declared that recession or no recession, the show must go on. Production is therefore in high gear for this eagerly anticipated calendar event, held annually at Independence Park, Black River, St. Elizabeth. Now celebrating its twelfth staging, the show will continue…

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Jakoostik for Red Bones November 10

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Jakoostik Jakoostik performs at Redbones Blues Cafe on Thursday, November 10 Another opportunity to hear classic Jamaican song interpreted acoustically by three great musicians. The debut CD, Jakoostik Vol. 1 will be on sale. Showtime 8:00 pm: The JaKoostiK Music Ensemble formerly known as the Calabash Acoustic Ensemble consists of Wayne Armond, Seretse Small and Donald Waugh knocking out with passion and ease Jamaican Classics from the catalogues of Peter Tosh, Bob Andy, Beres Hammond, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff and others all with an acoustic vibe. Wayne Armond has made…

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Blak Ryno releases first official single on his own label

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Garrison recording artiste Romane Anderson better known as Blak Ryno continues to show dexterity in the very competitive Jamaican music industry! Since exiting the Portmore Empire, Garrison recording artiste Romane Anderson better known as Blak Ryno continues to show dexterity in the very competitive Jamaican music industry. Aside from overcoming many challenges following his departure, the deejay also became an entrepreneur forming his own record label and last week released his first official single under the ‘Garrison Records’ outfit. The song titled ‘Whine Me’, exuding traits of soca influence was…

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Who is Mark ‘Khristopher’ Williams who sings ‘Do Whatever’

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Born Mark Wayne Williams in the Falmouth Hospital, Trelawny in Jamaica, he was nicknamed “Khris” by his mother after his distinctive birth date on December 25th. Khristopher enjoyed listening to all genres of music and at a tender age of 12 years old he relocated to Brooklyn, NY where he continued his schooling. In 1999, Khristopher met Louis “Flabba” Malcolm in the Bronx where he recorded a cover version of the Backstreet Boys hit

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Usain Bolt celebrates Greatness with ‘Guinness Day’ patrons

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Greatness recognizes Greatness: Usain Bolt joins global Guinness celebration to Sir Arthur Many will remember The Arthur Guinness Day Live concert staged last Thursday. The made-for-TV event, which was held at the National Indoor Sports Centre (NISC) and broadcast across 16 TV stations in 13 Caribbean countries, had a seamless flow of stellar performances by KES, I-Octane and Agent Sasco and was watched by close to 1 million people. This, of course, was all part of the global celebration recognising Guinness founder Sir Arthur Guinness, who 252 years ago started…

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