Entertainment
February 16, 2026
‘Run with a message’ Al Miller charges reggae industry
Stakeholders in the reggae music industry are being urged to reaffirm the genre’s message-driven foundation, which is “essential to its role in national healing”. The outspoken senior pastor at…
February 16, 2026
Bunny Lee Iconic Reggae Weekend kicks off Friday
A three-day event, with legacy and culture as its foundation, makes its début on the Reggae Month calendar this week. Curated by the Bunny Lee Museum, the inaugural Bunny Lee Iconic Reggae Weekend: A…
February 16, 2026
Blakkman, Dexta, Bounty lead Seaview Gardens benefit concert
Dancehall artistes Blakkman, Dexta Daps and Bounty Killer will headline the third staging of the Seaview Gardens Community Assistance Project on March 29. This benefit concert, rooted in education,…
February 15, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Jazz legend Monty Alexander shares memories of Ja’s early music
The term ‘living legend’ is used too loosely nowadays to describe artistes who have made any sort of contribution to their genre. However, for world-renowned, Jamaica-born pianist Monty Alexander, it…
February 15, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Remembering Rex a ‘phenomenal’ and ‘bittersweet’ affair
“It’s phenomenal... I’m very emotional. There’s nothing like this in the world,” declared world-leading composer, Professor Shirley Thompson, after experiencing the National Dance Theatre Company…
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…
February 14, 2026
Skip Marley honours grandfather with ‘One Love’
Paying tribute to his grandfather and the global legacy he built, Skip Marley has released his own rendition of One Love, honouring the message of unity that defined Bob Marley’s career. The release…
February 14, 2026
Funeral, musical tribute for Cat Coore set for February 19–20
The funeral service for legendary musician Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore will be held at The University Chapel at The University of the West Indies next Thursday, February 19, the Ministry of Culture, Gender,…
February 14, 2026
ReniGAD brings Afrobeats-dancehall energy with ‘Afro Walk’
Dancehall artiste ReniGAD has returned with Afro Walk, a high-energy fusion of Afrobeats and hardcore dancehall sparking a street and party movement. The track combines Africa’s infectious rhythms…