Smile Fact
Today is the final act day ahead of the Bob Marley tribute concert, Smile Jamaica, to be held Saturday, February 23 at James Bond Beach, Oracabessa. Read the facts and get a chance to win tickets to the event.

Global Reggae Conference opens at UWI
Dean Fraser took small steps backward as he played the refrain of So Jah Seh lower and lower; the ladies of the University Singers rocked as Welcome To Jamrock got harmonic, chorale treatment; Dr Erna Brodber clenched her fists near shoulder height...

Performing for the camera
At last Friday's Lover's Rock concert to recorded tracks at the Jonkanoo Lounge, Hilton Kingston hotel, New Kingston, it struck me how much of the performances went into the camera. And I mean literally into the camera...

New singles from One Love Records
One Love Records now has the following singles available this week, Correl Dem by Lutan Fyah, Rasta Dub Plate by Perfect and Standing Tall by Turbulence. All are released on the 'He Prayed' rhythm for the Sajay Label...

'Throw Dem A Buss'
Today THE STAR brings back the hugely popular Mus Buss column. In this weekly song review feature, three musical minds with different tastes will analyse each song and will grade it on vocal ability, lyrics, musical arrangement...

CENTERSTAGE with Bling Dawg
Stage name: Bling Dawg, Real name: Marlon Ricardo Williams, Birth date: September 2, How did you get started in the business? "Well, from a know myself, I always wanted to be an artiste. I grew up in Portland where Louie Culture was.

Peter Ashbourne identifies turning point in dancehall beat
Heads rocking to the 'Puny' rhythm, complete with Admiral Bailey's lyrics declaring "glimity glamity woah, it haffi kill me", may be expected more at a late-night campus party than an academic conference.

Unique concepts at soca parties
The carnival season is well on the way and, so far, soca lovers have been treated to a wide variety of theme parties and attractions. But there is more in store, as some promoters say the best is yet to come.

Hold It ... Get On a vibrant mix
Revellers or soca lovers preparing for the road march should get a hand on Coppershot's latest mix CD Hold It ... Get On. It's time to get mad with the sound's first soca mix, Hold It ... Get On. The mix has all the newest soca tunes...

Bob Marley institute for western Jamaica
When it is officially opened, the Bob Marley School for the Arts Institute in Trelawny, plans to bring Jamaica's reggae culture closer to the youths of western Jamaica and the world. The school is situated on 200 acres...

North Coast party getaway
When the party scene gets played out, promoters and partygoers turn to the sun, sand and sea for a different non-stop party experience. Twice a year, the tourist resort areas of Ocho Rios and Negril get the full dose of patrons....

Party early, go home early
Many Jamaicans have developed a culture of going to a party long past 2 a.m., which is the stipulated lock-off time for approved events. This is not always preferred by both promoters and patrons at these events.

Getting in step with MOB
Dance Group: MOB - Dancers: Crazy Hype (Michael Graham), Ringo Mob (Andre Davis), Sri Lanka (Michael Taylor) and Tom Mob (Christopher Thomas). Birth Month: March, May, January and December, respectively.

2 Face 'Smiles' on Jamaica
After hearing African Queen, many Jamaicans were convinced that the singer, 2 Face Idibia, was a fellow countryman. However, 2 Face is Nigerian and hails from the Idoma tribe in the southern part of Benue state.

Video 'red' light girls
Video light divas, otherwise known as attention seekers, can often be found in the luminous glare of a videoman's camera. Anyone who is after dancehall popularity will, without a doubt, be in the forefront of such excitement.