'Contagious' as 'Parables'? - Tarrus Riley not singing the follow-up blues
THERE is a virus in the air. And no, it's not the swine flu. "I would love for everyone to get it. I want everyone to catch on to something positive," says singer Tarrus Riley, referring to his newest album, Contagious, which should hit CD changers this summer...

Thumbs up for James in US
Author Marlon James' second book, The Book of Night Women, has critics in the United States raving since it was released in February by Penguin Books.It revisits slavery in 18th century Jamaica, and a plantation rebellion led by women."Marlon James'...

The Harder They Come ... again!
Director Perry Henzell's classic film, The Harder They Come, will have a revival of sorts in the United States this summer with a re-release in theatres on the east and west coasts.The 1973 movie, starring Jimmy Cliff, was shown last weekend in Cambria,...

Stars pad up for Clarendon show
Singer Freddie McGregor says the May 23 Rocksteady Meets Reggae and Dancehall show at the Jamalco Sports Club in Halse Hall, Clarendon was inspired by none other than Vybz Kartel.McGregor said Kartel encouraged him to expand the concept of his popular...

Something extra
Some like burgers, others rum and others keep on running a relay for life....