Who Am I? From stammering kid to dancehall star, Beenie Man reveals a different side
'King of the Dancehall', Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis always knew he was special. Even in the rough childhood years, he marched to the beat of his own drum. It seemed that music was always calling him, and those sounds resonated better than the shouts of discipline from his mother, so he heeded music's call, even if it meant repeatedly running away from home.

Performing arts groups searching for a home
Fifty musicians and 70 singers occupy a lot of space, the music they create reaching far beyond their physical location. At the Independence Day Grand Gala, the National Orchestra and Choir filled the National Stadium with their instruments and voices, Jamaica Calling and the Hallelujah Chorus (combined with kumina drumming) among the songs that they played.

Curtis Watson continues comeback following stroke
The show was a fantastic success. A full and enthusiastic audience jumped to its feet even before the end of the concert. It was a fitting tribute to the man who had made a successful return to what he does best. Internationally acclaimed bass-baritone Dr Curtis Watson had his first performance overseas since suffering a stroke last September.

Reggae industry association celebrates first 100 days
The first 100 days have passed and the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JARIA) is standing proud with the achievements made since the inception of the organisation.

STORY OF THE SONG - Gender jibes on 'Bigger Boss'
Men and women, represented by the voices of Dwight Pinkney and Shirley McLean, respectively, jibe in two senses of the word on the 1986 hit Bigger Boss.

The 'Absolute' battle for Negril - Verdict still out on who dominated Independence party weekend
The verdict is still out as to which party series dominated the Independence weekend in Negril, but there is no doubt as to how much the events benefited the area. In its ninth year, Absolute Entertainment's Appleton Temptation Isle (ATI) was held from August 5-9, while Red Stripe Dream Weekend was held from August 6-9 for the first time under its new name.

Sean Paul shows diversity on 'Imperial Blaze'
After four years, Sean Paul is back. From the dapper black and white outfit on the album cover, to the more diverse lyrical content and flow, deejay Sean Paul has shown that he hasn't spent the last four years since the release of The Trinity in 2005 sitting around twiddling his thumbs.