Kenrick Morgan/Gleaner Writer

Boom Boom is photographed at A Taste of Sumfest in July. This weekend, the noted selector is heading to Dream Weekend, where he will play at Dream Live.
July 22, 2026 by Kenrick Morgan/Gleaner Writer

‘It’s like a dream come true’ - Boom Boom honoured as dancehall ambassador

Veteran selector Boom Boom shared that he was feeling a sense of accomplishment after he was honoured for his years of contribution to dancehall at A Taste of Sumfest on Sunday morning and officially announced as Magnum’s newest brand ambassador.

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June 14, 2026 by Kenrick Morgan

Jah Rockaz takes reggae mission to int’l stage
For reggae band Jah Rockaz, music has never been just about entertainment; it has always been about connection. Over the past few years, the Florida-based band has steadily built a reputation for…
Kenneth Boothe (centre) is flanked by (from left) reggae artiste Romain Virgo, Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths, and Olivia Grange at the Reggae Gold Awards last Friday, as he receives his official plaque for induction into the Jamaica Music Museum
March 4, 2026 by Kenrick Morgan

‘It’s a good feeling’

After more than five decades of championing Jamaica’s entertainment sector, founding member of Fab 5 band, Franklyn ‘Frankie’ Campbell, said he is deeply honoured to be recognised by his peers at this…
Roots reggae artiste Yeza strikes a pose for our camera at the Lost In Time media launch on February 5.
February 14, 2026 by Kenrick Morgan

Yeza ready to bring ‘rude girl roots’ to Lost In Time

Rising roots reggae artiste Yeza says she was surprised to be invited to perform at this year’s Lost In Time Festival. As a recording artiste still establishing herself in the reggae scene, she hadn’t…
Some of the artistes who will be performing at the Lost in Time Festival on February 28 and March 1 get their photo ops with Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange (sixth from left) and sponsors during the launch on Thursday at the AC Hotel Kingston.
February 7, 2026 by Kenrick Morgan

Protoje makes up for lost year with two-day festival

This year marks the return of the highly anticipated Lost in Time Festival, which had its inaugural staging in 2023. Lost in Time, which is co-produced by reggae star, Protoje, will be returning as a…
Simon ‘Skygrass’ Bowden
December 12, 2025 by Kenrick Morgan

5 Questions With Skygrass

The last time The Gleaner caught up with Simon Bowden, better known as Skygrass, was in 2017, when the singer-songwriter was knee-deep in shaping his sound and aiming for the reggae music crown.…
Richie Spice greets festival director Jason Henzell, moments after his surprise appearance.
December 10, 2025 by Kenrick Morgan

Treasure Beach comes to St Andrew

For one night only, the scenes at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre at 36 Hope Road in St Andrew were transformed into a scene reminiscent of Treasure Beach in St Elizabeth. From the collection…
Dr Amina Blackwood-Meeks (left), a cultural architect and educator, happily accepts her Lifetime Achievement award from Dorrett Campbell, interim principal of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, during the institution’s graduation
December 9, 2025 by Kenrick Morgan

Dr Amina Meeks, Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis receive lifetime achievement awards

During the recent graduation ceremony at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, two of Jamaica’s most distinguished orators and thespians, Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis and Dr Amina…
Gospel music veterans Tommy Cowan (right) and Carlene Davis.
December 9, 2025 by Kenrick Morgan

‘God will cover us through the storm’

Gospel music veterans Tommy Cowan and Carlene Davis are encouraging Jamaicans to hold firmly to God as the country grapples with the impact of Melissa, the major Category 5 hurricane which has wreaked…
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December 9, 2025 by Kenrick Morgan

Kalea Roman the brightest Star of the East

While the stars in the night-time sky were hidden behind an outpouring of rain and lightning, the contestants of the Miss Jamaica World East competition, aptly themed ‘The Stars of the East’, were…