Zinthos talks about struggles on ‘Tears’ | Entertainment | Jamaica Star Skip to main content June 21, 2023 Dancehall artiste Zinthos relates his real-life struggles on his latest single ‘ Tears’, which was produced by Ivey League Productions. “The inspiration for Tears comes from experiencing my own mother’s struggles and real physical tears running down […]
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The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) and key players in the soca industry are on a mission to return the local artform to a position of prominence. And they are adopting a multipronged approach to achieve this goal. Some of the plans were outlined by the NCF’ Chief Executive Officer Carol Roberts at the media launch […]
Rum Stripe lights up Mas Camp | Entertainment | Jamaica Star Skip to main content June 16, 2023 Dancehall artiste Skeng delivered a power-packed performance with all his hit songs which had the entire Rum Stripe kick-off party in a frenzy. Dancehall artiste Roze Don was clearly a fan fave while he performed his hit […]
By Brittany Brewster The 2023 Scotiabank Junior Monarch promises to be an amazing display of vocal and performance skills as the 25 soca and calypso semi-finalists chose what order they would present their material to judges in the upcoming competition. On Wednesday, the young performers ranging from ages nine to 18 pulled their numbers during […]
This year’s lone exclusive Soca competition, the Hott 95.3 Soca Rumble, was launched on Tuesday morning putting thousands of dollars in prizes up for grabs. Chief Executive Producer Adrian Clarke confirmed that the winner will receive a car and $15 000. No other details on the car were given. He also announced that the second-place […]
The highly-anticipated “reunion” has been announced and organisers are promising an even more exhilarating experience. Well known calypsonian Michael Mikey Mercerand his team launched The Reunion: Return of the Waistlines, at the Olympus Theatres in Sheraton Centre on Tuesday. In addition, Mercer announced the reunion of the Grass Skirt crew, along with an exciting lineup […]
On Sunday night, Walkin’ in My Own Shoes provided a platform for patrons to follow the journey of songstress Kellie Cadogan. The Frank Collymore Hall was the stage for the jazz and vocal showcase which highlighted her versatility as an artiste. Another segment charted the development of the students at her vocal training school. The […]
Friends and colleagues toast Bounty Killer at It’s Tha party | Entertainment | Jamaica Star Skip to main content June 14, 2023 Bounty Killer (right) and Uptown Mondays creator Whitfield ‘Witty’ Henry having a good time. Man of the moment Bounty Killer (left) with veteran dancer Shelly Belly. British represented for Bounty Killer at It’s […]
By Simone Tull The air was energised as the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) continued to awaken the festival spirit in the heart of local communities with the Crop Over Sweet Limes. Last weekend the show travelled to Fowlie’s Bar in Parish Land, Christ Church where the ladies of soca put on a fantastic show on […]
The Alexandra School Alumni Association has taken the challenge to assist their alma mater with funding for developmental programmes for students. The group, backed by the St Peter school, has embarked on a series of fund-raising events to get closer to the financial objective. On Sunday, the alumni hosted a concert at the Prince Cave […]