Winter Shows 2005-2006 in Jamaica

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MTV’s Tempo Launch

10/28/05

The launch of MTV’s Caribbean channel TEMPO at Chris Blackwell’s James Bond Beach in Oracabessa, was the first Jamaican concert ever held in pouring rain. The relentless downpour that had covered Jamaica for eight days while Hurricane Wilma was forming overhead, fell continuously throughout the day and night, but as the show advertisements had boldly stated “Rain or Shine”, the determination to make the rain a blessing rather than a washout created a unique situation.  Read more... (1262 words + 1 image)

Jah Cure: A Case of Reasonable Doubt

9/14/05

Jah Cure Self Portrait

I hardly knew about the imprisoned reggae artist Jah Cure until his songs I Know Jah Jah Bless Me and Longing For became Number One hits in 2004, remaining so for several weeks and months and making him even more popular. The journalist in me was intrigued by the growing number of calls on radio and stage shows to Free Jah Cure, and I decided to learn more about this interesting piece of music history.  Read more... (1344 words + 3 images)

Some Thoughts on Sumfest 2005

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