Volier Johnson celebrates 40 years in theatre
Volier Johnson celebrates 40 years in theatreMel Cooke • Gleaner WriterVolier Johnson knew the value of really getting into character from the outset of what has turned out to be a lifetime in theatre.
Roy Hamilton - fanning the fire of the African dance
Picture Africa. Think about pulsating drumming - the pace slow, staccato, fast. Visualise scantily clad natives dancing frantically. And then there is Roy Hamilton, 'The Jungle King' - African fire-dancer, this week's keeper of the heritage. Dancing is in his blood.
Death Before Dishonour closes with 'The Final Warr'
Every Easter Monday since 2001, a day after the Christian community celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, sound system clash fans have gathered to witness musical slaughter at the Death Before Dishonour event in western Jamaica.
Renewal and Continuity: The National Dance Theatre Company in NY
Professor Rex Nettleford's dance theatre company did Jamaica proud over the extended weekend of March 5, 6 and 7. Before anyone takes me to task because I refer to "Professor Nettleford's company" rather than the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC), let me assure you that I am very aware that 'Prof' hated to hear the company thus labelled.
'Wild Gilbert' - a song for all seasons
There has been many a 'breeze blow' across Jamaica since Hurricane Gilbert on September 12, 1988, leaving in their wake many a tune spinning on the turntables. But 22 years after it was recorded, there has been no hurricane song like Lloyd Lovindeer's Wild Gilbert, a bouncy song which puts a side-splitting twist on the tempest and its aftermath.
Pirate Jack celebrates 50th performance
Pirate Jack, the Little Theatre Movement National Pantomime now onstage at the Little Theatre, celebrates its 50th performance this Sunday with its regular 4:30 p.m.
Kirk Franklin wants you to be inspired - Promises a 'Holy Ghost party' at Fun In The Son
Years ago international gospel singer Kirk Franklin stomped on to the music scene and asked Do you want a revolution? Today, it's still his unwavering cry.