Jamaica Gleaner Entertainment

Published: Monday Tuesday | February 2, 2010

High expectations for low-budget Reggae Film Fest
Barbara Blake-Hannah, chairperson of the Reggae Film Festival and head of the Jamaica Film Academy, is promising an exciting festival this year, despite her limited budget. "With less than a shoestring budget, we have created an exciting calendar of events that will prove... Read More...

Third World honours nat'l heroes with 'Patriots'
Western Bureau: World-renowned reggae band Third World pays homage to some of Jamaica's National Heroes on its new album, Patriots. Patriots. The album, which highlights the work of Paul Bogle and Marcus Garvey, among others... Read More...

JCDC to host islandwide Bob Marley Symposia
The 2010 Bob Marley Symposia, 'We Don't Need No Trouble - What We Need Is Love', begins today and continues until Friday. Organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission and the Bob Marley Museum, the symposia... Read More...

Marley art gallery opens tomorrow
The Berhane Selassie Art Gallery will be launched tomorrow at Tuff Gong International Ltd on Marcus Garvey Drive, St Andrew.The art gallery is named after reggae singer Bob Marley, Berhane Selassie being the name given to him when he was baptised... Read More...

Stars gather to cover 'We Are the World' for Haiti
LOS ANGELES (AP): Twenty-five years after the star-studded anthem We Are the World raised millions of dollars to aid famine relief in Africa, celebrities of a different generation gathered last night to re-record the charity tune to benefit Haiti... Read More...

Ocho Rios Jazz Festival celebrates 20th anniversary
The Jamaica International Ocho Rios Jazz Festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary June 12 to 20 with more than 30 events around the island. With the theme Jazz - The Real Deal, this year's festival will celebrate the life... Read More...

Something extra
RUM BAR - Worthy Park Estate/Rum Bar Rum hosted its customer and staff appreciation party at Heather's Garden Restaurant, Haining Road, New Kingston, on Friday night.... Read More...