Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Joe Bogdanovich, promoter, Reggae Sumfest and chief executive officer of DownSound Entertainment, poses for our camera at Reggae Sumfest Blitz (all-black) at Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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Reggae Sumfest 2026 goes to Plantation Cove for one night only

Reggae Sumfest 2026 will not be held at its home in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay. Instead, the festival heads to a new venue, Plantation Cove in St Ann for this year’s staging, for what the organisers say will be a one-off, one-night event, even as they emphasise that MoBay is its home.

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Jah9
March 6, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

5 Questions with Jah9

Whoever described Jah9 as “possessing a chilling yet bewitching vibrato evoking a young Ella Fitzgerald and a rootsy coolness à la Erykah Badu” was definitely on point. And, perhaps one could add to…
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Creatives tune in for Music Publishing Masterclass

Jack Russell Music, a notable success in publishing, was founded in 2007 by Clare Ram with a handful of songwriters on her roster. Nearly two decades later, there are more than 1,300 signed writers…
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Lost in Time Festival closes on a high

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February 24, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Former Third World drummer assembles reggae legends for ‘historic’ collab

At the thanksgiving service for Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore last Thursday, the Rev. Astor Carlyle asked a serious question, “Which musician will write a song for Cuba? For Haiti? For those whose rights are…
Rian Davis giving praise at JaRIA Reggae Wednesday’s Resilient Praise at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston.
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JaRIA’s Resilient Praise lifts the spirits of Gen Z

Generation Z and millennials, many of them dressed in white, descended on the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts on Ash Wednesday for Reggae Wednesdays Resilient Praise, staged by…
Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore passed away on January 18.
February 21, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Cat Coore’s life a call to ‘selah’ – Rev Astor Carlyle

The thanksgiving service for Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore was not sad, but there were tears. It was the first time that many could recall ever seeing Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,…
Luciano
February 19, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Luciano happy to showcase Garnet Silk Jr at Reggae Gold Awards

The year 2026 is off to a flying start for reggae’s Messenger, Luciano, and he couldn’t be happier with how things are progressing. He has already performed at Goa Sunsplash, billed as India’s biggest…
Abyssinians performing on Day 3 of Wickie Wackie Music Festival on Saturday at Wickie Wackie Beach, 8 Mile, Bull Bay.
February 17, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Blazing Wickie Wackie Music Festival in Bull Bay

Three days of roots, rocking reggae music right on the beach; craft and food vendors aplenty; campers adding that touch of freedom; patrons feasting on the musical selections and live performances;…
Director of Operations Jonathan Buchanan smiles as he discusses the brand’s expansive offerings developed over the years.
February 14, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

GoodHeart | Black Angel Foundation still honouring Joseph Buchanan with music scholarships

Valentine’s Day is special on a sombre note for the family of the late Joseph ‘Black Angel’ Buchanan. However, they have added an element of philanthropy to the day, which has served to light a flame…