Entertainment
February 8, 2026
by Herbie Miller
Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar – the ‘Drumbar’ of destiny
The Verse Lowell Fillmore ‘Sly’ Dunbar’s passing is not just the loss of a musician. It marks the silencing of a core pulse in modern Jamaican music.
February 8, 2026
by Herbie Miller
The humility and sartorial elegance of Sly Dunbar
My tribute to the simple Slyman would be remiss without noting his respectful character and sartorial elegance. Sly Dunbar approached life and music with an open mind. His respect and concern for…
February 8, 2026
Kingston Riddims a celebration of the Creative City of Music
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will mark the 10th anniversary of Kingston’s designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Music with a two-part celebration that will wow authentic…
February 7, 2026
by Kenrick Morgan
Protoje makes up for lost year with two-day festival
This year marks the return of the highly anticipated Lost in Time Festival, which had its inaugural staging in 2023. Lost in Time, which is co-produced by reggae star, Protoje, will be returning as a…
February 7, 2026
‘Jam Again Riddim’ project brings joy, nostalgia
Hardcore reggae one-drop music lovers are excited about the release of the Jam Again Riddim album compilation because it conjures up feelings of nostalgia and joy with its authentic one-drop vibe – a…
February 6, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
5 Questions with ... Out of Control Army
Prominent Mexican ska band, Out Of Control Army, is currently enjoying Reggae Month in Jamaica. Their mission to the island includes recording an album and performing for the very first time at the…
February 6, 2026
by Michael Reckord
Opera and dancehall play together at School of Music
Traditionally, art music and popular music are placed at opposite ends of the musical spectrum. That changed on Sunday evening when opera and dancehall played together on stage at A Moment of Music…
February 6, 2026
Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance
Bad Bunny is expected to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish, which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language. In October, the Puerto Rican singer – born Benito…
February 6, 2026
NCOJ’s male soloists to feature in ‘Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast’
Across centuries of musical tradition, composers and songwriters have used emotionally rich lyrics and expressive melodies to convey love, longing, rejection, and the full spectrum of human emotion.…