Chris Ellis dons Alton's musical hat
Alton Ellis died on October 10, following a protracted battle with cancer, bringing to an end a stellar music career that spanned four decades.During that career, which began in 1959, Ellis produced many hit records and...

'Sonny' delights at Florida award
It was with surprise and gratitude that legendary jazz musician Sonny Bradshaw accepted an award for his years of contribution to music from the Mayor of Miramar City in Florida on November 16.

National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) founding dancer makes final exit
Dedicated, benevolent, but feisty.

British actor eager to work in Jamaica
Jamaican-born British actor Vasta Blackwood says he is eager to work in the Jamaican theatre.

Steven Woodham 'Immaculate' in his passion
Most afternoons, classical musician Steven Woodham can be found standing by a large brown piano at Immaculate Conception High...

Francophone festival's 'Negritude Night' excellent
Winston Sill/Freelance PhotographerPresident of Alliance Française, Pierre Lemaire (right), jokes with Rhena Williams (left) and veteran actress Leonie Forbes at the opening ceremony of the 32nd Francophone Film Festival, 12B...

Yanofsky plans stronger Jazz and Blues showing
Fourteen-year-old Canadian jazz sensation Nikki Yanofsky will once again thrill Jamaicans with her powerful voice at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, which runs from January 22 to 24.

Story of the song: General Trees' 'Gone a Negril'
Negril, which shares its famed white-sand beaches and cliff views between Hanover and Westmoreland, looms large in the Jamaican psyche.

Jamaican destinations reach studio
General Trees' Gone a Negril records his experiences on a trip to the town famous for tourism, but it is not the only song about a Jamaican destination.'Cottage in Negril' by Tyrone Taylor A standout, laid-back roots rocking reggae song about the...