Entertainment

Leroy Gibbons shot in Portmore

VETERAN singer Leroy Gibbons said he is counting his blessings after surviving a shooting incident on Monday morning.The entertainer was shot in the buttocks as he walked with a friend along the Port Henderson main road in Portmore, St Catherine. Read More

Droop gives to Bobo rebuilding effort
DROOP Lion visited the Rastafari community of Bobo Hill in Nine Miles, St Andrew, on the weekend where he made a $50,000 donation to their rebuilding efforts.... Read More

Levi sticking to his roots
JAMAICAN-BORN entrepreneur and musician Levi Roots is the headliner of Music & Food For Friends scheduled for Redbones Blues Cafe in New Kingston on Friday.... Read More

Ninja behind bars
UP to press time last night, dancehall artiste Ninjaman was still behind bars at Central Police Station in Kingston.... Read More

Jesse Royal tops Billboard chart

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer | Tuesday, October, 17 2017

JESSE Royal tops this week's Billboard Reggae album chart with his debut effort Lily of Da Valley. The 14-track set was released on October 6 by Easy Star Records. Read More

Johnny Live series goes 'musical'

Tuesday, October, 17 2017

This evening's confirmed performers at Johnny Live Comedy Bar series are entertainer Beekle Bailey, beat boxer Mixing Lab, and entertainer Grandpa. Read More

WITH DISTINCTION

BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter | Tuesday, October, 17 2017

The local entertainment industry stood tall at yesterday's National Honours and Awards ceremony at King's House in St Andrew. Read More

Festival 2018 plans take shape

Monday, October, 16 2017

PLANNING has begun for next year's staging of the Jamaica Festival Song Competition. The 2018 installation should see a revamped and exciting event which will boost the nation's spirit during the Independence period and beyond. Read More

WITHOUT HONOUR

Monday, October, 16 2017

TODAY, 257 individuals will be conferred with national awards with the pomp and pagaentry associated with this occasion at King's House in St Andrew. Read More

Organ workshops coming

BY Richard Johnson Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Sunday, October, 15 2017

Music educator Rosina Christina Moder continues to contribute to the development of music in Jamaica. Read More

Reggae on the pages

Sunday, October, 15 2017

The first fun and games book dedicated to reggae and dancehall music, Reggae Larger than Life: The Ultimate Reggae Music Fun and Games, was released last Monday. Read More

Tony Gold returns with Once

By Kevin Jackson Observer writer | Sunday, October, 15 2017

SINGER Tony Gold, formerly of the duo Brian and Tony Gold, has released his first single in two years titled Once. The song was produced by Jah Mikes for Reggae Vibes Productions.Written by Golden Child, the song speaks about a relationship gone bad. Read More