Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Guests enjoy a performance by singer Hezron at a recent Jamaica Independence celebration gala in New Delhi, India.
10 Sep, 2026 0

From New Delhi to AfroFestival Ottawa, Hezron makes global stops

This year, for the first time, the annual AfroFestival Ottawa will include international artistes on its three-day line-up. An outdoor, family-friendly event celebrating African culture through music,…
Twenty-five-year old, Christopher Davey, the son of DJ Powerman, was killed on Friday in Brooklyn, New York, close to where he lived with his mother.
08 Sep, 2026 0

‘I can’t believe my son life end just so’ - Veteran DJ Powerman seeks justice after son’s killing in Brooklyn

Veteran deejay Powerman is devastated over the death of his 25-year-old son, Christopher Davey, who was killed on Friday in the East Flatbush area of Brooklyn, New York and, in his quest for justice,…
Louie Culture performing recently at Summa Sizzle in Clarendon.
07 Sep, 2026 0

New album from the ‘Ole Gangalee’ Louie Culture

Give Louie Culture a mic and a stage and he will perform from now until next year, pulling out hit on top of hits from his tried, tested and proven catalogue of rich reggae and dancehall classics. …
Veronica Richards-Whittaker beams with pride, following her first place win at the 2026 National Senior Spelling Bee Champion held on Thursday.
05 Sep, 2026 0

GoodHeart | Senior Spelling Bee champion gets every word right

On Thursday, Veronica Richards-Whittaker entered the ballroom of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston with one goal, to become the 2026 National Senior Spelling Bee Champion and take the trophy…
Blaqk Sheep keeps Jamaica at the foundation of his work while building music that can travel the world.
04 Sep, 2026 0

5 Questions With Blaqk Sheep

Billboard producer, engineer, musician and writer Germaine ‘Blaqk Sheep’ Clarke is the founder and CEO of dancehall and reggae label Blaqk Sheep Music. Passionate about every area of the music, he…
Percussionist Bongo Herman
03 Sep, 2026 0

‘Young man see vision’, Bongo Herman says of Badge of Honour

Percussionist Herman ‘Bongo Herman’ Davis is one of the 2026 recipients of the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service for his significant contribution to Jamaican music and culture. It is another…
Ras Ajai.
31 Aug, 2026 0

Thanksgiving service for Ras Ajai September 26

The thanksgiving service for reggae artiste and actor Ras Ajai – who was killed in Portmore, St Catherine on August 1 – will be held on September 26 at the Boulevard Baptist Church in St Andrew. The…
Adrian Walker, one of the three music ministers who have joined forces to present the Ezer Gospel Concert on September 26 at NCU in Mandeville.
25 Aug, 2026 0

Gospel ministers to stage Ezer benefit concert at NCU

Music ministers Adrian Walker, Gamel Grant, and David Pryce have joined forces for a worthy cause. Their goal is to support students of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) who have been severely…
Amanda Lindo who plays young Merelda in ‘Redeemed’.
24 Aug, 2026 0

‘Now or never’ for Tony Rebel - Entertainer makes his first visit to the cinema at ‘Redeemed’ première

When Rastafarian entertainer Tony Rebel was invited to the premiere of the faith-based crime drama, Redeemed: A Father’s Love, he said that he had to make one of those “now-or-never decisions”. He…