Jamaica Gleaner - Entertainment - Monday

Story of the song: Lyrics, literature trace emigration of Jamaicans

Emigration is a huge part of the Jamaican story. Even before the first wave of post-World War II emigrants to Britain sailed from Jamaica in May 1948 on the Empire Windrush, which stopped in Trinidad...

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Ebony, L.U.S.T. join Chi-Lites for Montego Bay run

When the legendary Chi-Lites take the stage for 'An Evening of Elegance' on May 14 at the Seawind Beach Club in Montego Bay, their job will be made easier by the presence of Montego Bay's dynamic vocal trio Ebony who, along with the all-male singing...

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Appleton May Daze is back

May is here, and for some that means the nail-biting that comes with the anxiety over exams, study groups and a No.2 pencil. For others, it means Appleton May Daze party series.

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Young Italian designer to debut 'Everblazing' collection at Fashionweek

Jamaica has a way of luring people to its shores not only for sand, sea and sun.The magnetism of the island, boasting rich sounds of its intrinsic reggae beats and the complementing culture has been a major draw for foreigners...

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South African unicyclist impressed with Jamaican culture

Twenty-four-year-old South African, Christo Coetzer, who completed a tour of Jamaica on his unicycle has told the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Olivia Grange that one of his lasting memories of Jamaica will be the "rich culture" of the people.

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Sophia Brown goes into merchandising

While Sophia Brown is busy preparing for the release of her sophomore album Catch Me if You Can, which is due out in a couple of months, a new business venture is now on the horizon.Brown begins promotion of her new and exclusive line of brand-name...

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Jimy puts boot into blues

The blues, mood and music though not the movies, are infused with loneliness, and last Friday night at Redbones Blues Café, New Kingston, Jimy 'Blusic' Graham was a lone figure onstage....

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Something extra

The Royal Wedding is still on everyone's lips as is talk of last Thursday's opening of the Budget debate. And Dress for Success Jamaica hosted British High Tea...