Daggerin' and Kumina: Is there a link? Formal dancers disgruntled by comparisons
It may have been a brief radio interview discussing the much-debated daggerin', but it drew the ire of noted dance academic L'Antoinette Stines when the controversial dance was compared to the African-derived religious practice, Kumina. Daggerin' has gained notoriety over the past three weeks following public outbursts over its sexual overtones which have piqued the interest of adults and children alike.
Competition creates historic Peace Concert moment
It is one of the enduring images in the making of a legend, Bob Marley holding the clasped hands of Michael Manley and Edward Seaga high in the air at the National Stadium, St Andrew, Jamaica, on April 22, 1978.
No 'rampin' with culture - Charles Town Maroons speak out
Dancehall artistes and advocates claim that this musical genre is an important part of the Jamaican culture. Yet, some people argue that it is an unwholesome element of our heritage that has destroyed a generation of Jamaicans.
Story of the Song - Marley guides pre-teen Nadine
When Nadine Sutherland recorded Starvation on the Land, she was "11, about to turn 12". And she did it under the guidance of a man more than 20 years older who would be dead within two years of the recording but who, for all musical purposes, is immortal. Bob Marley.
JCDC opens entries for 2009 season
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission is currently accepting entries for this year's entertainment arts competitions, which include the Jamaica Festival Song Competition, the Jamaica Gospel Song Competition and the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition.
Kenyan choir inks recording deal - Boys big hit after inauguration performance
A KENYAN choir is flying high after signing a recording deal with one of the largest record companies in the industry, Universal Music.
Stephens makes acting debut on 'Royal Palm'
She is familiar with the recording booth and working a stage but Tanya Stephens has ventured into strange territory - acting. Stephens plays a nurse in the long-standing local drama Royal Palm Estate.