Lee “Scratch” Perry
Lee Perry, also known as "Scratch," was born in a rural section of Jamaica in 1936. Intent on making it in music, Perry moved...
Maxi Priest
Only a handful of singers succeed in transcending their genre without losing the essence of who they are. Superstar Maxi Priest is
one of those...
Chuck Berry, a Founding Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Dies at 90
Chuck Berry, the singer, songwriter and guitar great who practically defined rock music with his impeccably twangy hits “Maybellene,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” “Memphis,” “My Ding-a-Ling”...
Ginger Is A Great Medicine
Jamaican ginger is considered by many to be the best in the world and is used extensively here both as a culinary spice and...
Cerasee
It is a native to Africa and the Middle East and can today be found in almost every parts of the world. The yellow...
Sherell Rosegreen
Sherell Rosegreen was born in the beautiful parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica and has been in the music business since the tender age of...
Claudelle Clarke: Queen of Reggae Gospel
CLARKE... gospel queen is a trailblazer
In commemoration of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of Independence from Britain, the Jamaica Observer's Entertainment section recognises 50 persons who...
The Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou)
Louise Bennett was born on September 7, 1919. She was a Jamaican poet and activist. From Kingston, Jamaica Louise Bennett remains a household name...
We need authentic dancehall rhythms – Cornelius
We need authentic dancehall rhythms - Cornelius
by Curtis Campbell
March 15, 2017
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Cornelius
Record producer Cornelius is gearing up to release the follow up to his successful...
The Immortal Stone Love
Based in Kingston, Winston "Wee Pow" Powell built the Stone Love sound system in 1972, using locally-built amplifiers. These were soon upgraded, and the...
