REVELLING TIME! Carnival climaxes with road march today
The 2009 carnival season climaxes today with a 10-hour soca orgy - Bacchanal Jamaica Road March.

Bow Wow's bite nowmatching his bark
NEW YORK (AP):If there were any doubts that Bow Wow is all grown up, his new CD - which comes with a parental advisory sticker - will drive the point home.The 22-year-old rapper says New Jack City II shows his growth, from the amount of control he had...

Classical music chose me - Rory Frankson
Economics or singing? Which career option should I choose?That was the question facing Rory Frankson on graduating from the University of the West Indies (UWI) with a first degree in economics and accounting.After much...

IN THE STUDIO: Ken Boothe keeps memories at home
Ken Boothe, with his twinkling toes, immaculate outfits, strong voice and large catalogue of hits, has brought back memories for many thousands of concert-goers.

Selassie, Garvey and family
While images of people in the music business dominate Ken Boothe's home photo museum, there are quite a few which have no direct connection to drum and bass.

'Slumdog' filmmakers give Mumbai charity US$747,000
MUMBAI, India (AP):The makers of the hit movie Slumdog Millionaire have donated US$747,500 to a charity devoted to improving the lives of street children in Mumbai, the filmmakers said last Thursday.The money will be given to Plan, an international...

STORY OF THE SONG: 'Take Me Away' takes on concert life
Five years ago singer and producer Richie Stephens decided to buck the hardcore trend and put out a love song. And that song, Take Me Away, in turn led to a trend, a concert series that will be staged for the fifth time next Sunday.

Blackberry set to take the party scene by 'Storm'
Blackberries have taken over Jamaica, at least corporate Jamaica, anyway. A breakfast meeting last Wednesday signalled the change in that trend, as partygoers are expected to log on to the rhythms of Blackberry's attempt at fighting the iPod revolution...

Myrna Hague's authoritative display of beat and swing
How distinctive her voice. Reigning jazz diva, Myrna Hague, has always stayed in touch with her roots. She performed recently at the Jamaica Pegasus

Al Capone a love lyricist?
CHICAGO (AP): He never 'sang' to the police, but it turns out Al Capone had a song in his heart.