Archive for October, 2006

Tanya Stephens – Dancehall evolution sparks ‘Rebelution’

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

Tanya Stephens – Dancehall evolution sparks ‘Rebelution’ In dancehall music where trends transcend quality, Tanya Stephens is an exception to the rule. Two years after rocking the dancehall with the acclaimed Gangsta Blues, the diminutive singer returns with Rebelution, another message-based album. Rebelution, Stephens’ sixth album, was released by VP Records in late August.

Sting Miami music fest delivers mediocrity

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

Sting Miami music fest delivers mediocrity The white screen hung by the side of the stage all Sunday night, a silent, empty reminder of the unrealized ambitions that brought the Sting Miami festival to Bicentennial Park. For instance, there was no image of Wyclef Jean to fill it, since the promised headliner was one of [...]

‘Informer’ sticks on Lady Ann

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

‘Informer’ sticks on Lady Ann If a day can be a year in politics, a decade is like an eternity in Jamaican music, where a new entertainer pops up every other week and many fade from memory faster than bell-bottomed jeans – and do not mount a comeback. The Sunday Gleaner will be bringing back [...]