Jamaica Gleaner Entertainment
Published: Monday Monday | January 25, 2010
Taking their love for soul to Jazz fest
While vacationing in Negril in 1975, singer/songwriter John Oates said he was turned on to a saucy mento song by Stanley Beckford and the Starlights that was taking Jamaica by storm. "I remember hearing this song called Soldering, and I brought it back home and actually... Read More...
'Feel-good' time - Bacchanal Jamaica says patrons are in for 10-week treat
Bacchanal Jamaica organisers are promising 10 weeks of a 'feel-good' atmosphere for the 2010 carnival season. The event was launched last Wednesday at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. The promoters urged revellers to come out and enjoy the festivities... Read More...
'Toots' donates to Wolmer's Girls
VETERAN REGGAE artiste Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert last Wednesday donated US$2,000 to the Enid Smedmore Foundation of the Wolmer's Girls school. The presentation was made during a small media briefing, which was hosted by Norma Brown-Bell, chairperson... Read More...
Gleaner jazzes up a packed Deck
Last Thursday night's taster of jazz and blues at The Deck, Trafalgar Road, New Kingston, served up a delightful sampling of music to a crammed house. However, as soulful as Suzanne Couch was, and despite Bluegrass in the Sky's rapid-fire lyrics... Read More...
Something extra
Club de Vin's members and friends were out last Thursday for the monthly wine meeting at Veena and Denny Chandiram's home, The Lagoons, in Montego Freeport. Back in the city, the Consular Corps of Jamaica hosted high tea at King's House... Read More...
