Category: Music notes

Updates on Jamaica’s music, and musicians

Rebel Salute 2017 still playing in my head

Anthea

Rebel Salute 2017 still playing in my head – the beat of Third World band, the governance of Half Pint, the suave of Sanchez, the piercing messages of the Queen…

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Saturday Rebel: Unmasked

Deportee

1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey Clove of garlic (grated) One piece of ginger (grated) That was Saturday night at Rebel Salute 2017. Ripe musical ingredients ready to serve up a healthy treat. When artistes such as Leroy Gibbons, Leroy Sibbles, Errol Dunkley, Duane Stephenson, Junior Kelly,Stranger Cole and Queen Ifrica are blended and mixed on high speed for a couple of hours, then what you get is a salubrious sensation. Zosia McGregor, Imaru Tafari and Davianah lifted off, performing entertaining sets. These…

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REBEL SALUTE 2017: Visual, culinary arts on display

Anthea

REBEL SALUTE 2017: Visual, culinary arts on display

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Howard McGowan

In a country where almost everyone is a live performer, there’s literally a lot happening in Jamaican entertainment. My column as a write lover is about entertainment and the arts, and I’ll share my opinion more than actually doing reporting. My over 30 years experience at the Caribbean’s leading newspapers tell me one thing – there will be a lot going on for years to come. So stick around for more from me. About Howard McGowan

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