Archive for February, 2007

‘Jumbie’ storms Downtown

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

‘Jumbie’ storms Downtown

The blistering afternoon sun could not outshine the young masqueraders yesterday participating in the 2007 Downtown Junior Parade of the Bands. Although the start of the event was delayed there was an even flow of bands up until mid-afternoon. Small, medium and large bands all braved the heat and masqueraders paraded past judges […]

Charlie Chaplin no dancehall comedian

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Charlie Chaplin no dancehall comedian

Blessed with a sense of humour, a memorable voice and an ever conscious mentality, deejay Charlie Chaplin is a pioneer in the dancehall. While the image of an English comedian with a quirky moustache may come to mind when one hears the name, Richard Bennett a.k.a. the Jamaican Charlie Chaplin, is […]

Cherine Anderson’s Kingston State Of Mind

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Cherine Anderson’s Kingston State Of Mind

She generally represents the mellow side of dancehall, a musical genre that has become different things to different people. Her personification of the soulful branch of reggae radiates with comeliness and intellect that is as stunning and appealing as her sultry vocals. Cherine Anderson oozes the kind of confidence and […]

Chandler feels let down by Government

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Chandler feels let down by Government
“It is very sad that a Trinidadian company had to sponsor me, as a Bajan in Trinidad.” That’s the lament of reigning Party Monarch and Tune-Of-The-Crop winner Barry Chandler, who performed last night at the International Soca Monarch contest.

Billion-dollar lawsuit for Beenie - Songwriter claims unpaid royalties

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Billion-dollar lawsuit for Beenie - Songwriter claims unpaid royalties

Dancehall entertainer Moses Davis a.k.a ‘Beenie Man’ is about to be in the hot seat again. The artiste is about to be sued for royalty rights for the shocking sum of �10 million (JA$1.31billion). Songwriter Michael ‘Rasta Voice’ Morgan claims to have written over 30 songs for […]