Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Veteran dancehall artiste, Beenie Man.
03 Nov, 2026 0

‘I was speaking from my heart,’ says Beenie Man of ITV interview

The Beenie Man brouhaha continues to generate memes, a whole lot of conversation and now – not surprisingly – even a song. The dancehall artiste, whose real name is Moses Davis, has now released a…
From left, Andrew McRae - Universal Service Fund; Zanetta Scott - National Housing Trust; Brandon Wallace - Wray & Nephew; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange ; Billy Heaven - CHASE Fund; and Herrick Passley - Television Jam
02 Nov, 2026 0

JCDC celebrates partners and sponsors

Last Tuesday’s affair on the Roof Terrace, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport was “not an occasion for speechification”, as Jamaica Cultural Development (JCDC) Executive Director,…
From left: Singer J’s father, Michael Lattibeaudiere; Singer J; Cecil and Jacqueline Lattibeaudiere, siblings of Bob Andy; and Godfrey ‘Bobby’ Anderson, the legendary singer and songwriter’s son, gather at the tribute to Bob Andy at Kingston Night
29 Oct, 2026 0

Bob Andy birthday tribute a huge success

Godfrey ‘Bobby’ Anderson, the son of legendary singer and songwriter Bob Andy, was all smiles as he watched the tribute event to his father unfold at Kingston Night Market on Tuesday. It was the eve…
Apryl McIntosh-Smith and Ras-I.
26 Oct, 2026 0

Shock, grief as Ras-I’s manager, JaRIA rep dies in Spain

The entertainment fraternity is experiencing waves of shock and grief following the sudden death of Apryl McIntosh-Smith on Saturday, while in Gran Canaria, Spain.
Jahdon is preparing to release Call to Action, his latest single, on October 30, as he continues to use reggae to tell stories about Jamaican society and culture.
23 Oct, 2026 0

5 Questions with Jahdon

Singer and Broomie Ambassador, Jahdon, blends roots reggae with social commentary. Known for songs such as Broomie, Congo Bongo and Irony, Jahdon’s distinctive voice cannot be ignored as he champions…
Dancehall artiste Mr Vegas at the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards on the lawns of King’s House on Monday.
21 Oct, 2026 0

‘This is my Grammy moment’

Dancehall artiste Mr Vegas readily admits that he is from that era when it was the desire of every aspiring artiste to “buss big, mek Mama proud and buy her a house”. His dream did come true, and on…
Samory I and Cece share a kiss as husband and wife.
20 Oct, 2026 0

Island Wedding | Samory I and Cece honour tradition in intimate ‘I do’

Surrounded by family and close friends against the backdrop of a luxurious mountaintop villa with breathtaking views, reggae singer Samory-Tour Frazer, better known as Samory I and his exquisite…
CEO of Grafton Studios, Michael ‘Mikie’ Bennett’ at Monday’s National Honours and Awards Ceremony held on lawns of King’s House.
20 Oct, 2026 0

‘I cannot imagine my family being more proud’

It’s a bit difficult to tell if Michael ‘Mikie’ Bennett is more honoured at receiving the Order of Distinction (OD) because of the recognition it places on his sterling work in the music industry, or…
Four years after his debut album, ‘Reggaeland’, Yaadcore returns with ‘Rasta Time’, a project rooted in cultural ownership and Rastafari.
16 Oct, 2026 0

5 Questions with Yaadcore

It was as a selector that Rory ‘Yaadcore’ Cha first earned his musical stripes. Having watched his father select on Love People International, he honed his skills early, exploring dancehall before…