Jamaican Reggae Artiste, Bob Marley: The shooting of a Wailer Los Angeles – Bob Marley, one of the world’s best-known Jamaican Reggae performers, and three other persons were shot December 3rd when seven gunmen burst onto the grounds of Marley’s home in Kingston, Jamaica, where he and his band, the Wailers, were rehearsing. Miraculously, amid a … Continue reading Bob Marley: The Shooting of a Wailer by Cameron Crowe, January 13, 1977
Tag: Jamaican Dancehall music
Leroy Smart – Sugar My Coffee
I was introduced to Leroy Smart about 20 years ago by my then room mate Rich, aka Prime Mundo. He had a stash of really good Jamaican pressed LPs in his closet, one of them was a Leroy Smart record. He told me a story of going to see Leroy perform sometime in the 80′s … Continue reading Leroy Smart – Sugar My Coffee
The greatest show on earth
The internationally acclaimed Sumfest happened last weekend, right here in lil ol’ Mobay. We had Trey ladies-keep-your-panties-on Songz and Damian sexiest-rasta-alive Marley headlining the two international nights, though I hear Shabba Ranks stole the show on Friday night. Not that I’m entirely certain who Shabba Ranks is. . . Reggae Sumfest has origins way back … Continue reading The greatest show on earth
Reneto Adams Calls For 50 Year Sentence For Vybz Kartel
Notorious ex-police officer Reneto Adams is calling for a hefty sentence for convicted dancehall star Vybz Kartel. Vybz Kartel and three of his four co-accused are facing 25 years to life imprisonment for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. The accused men was found guilty by a 10:1 jury last week Thursday in the Home Circuit court in … Continue reading Reneto Adams Calls For 50 Year Sentence For Vybz Kartel
Vybz Kartel’s trials and tribulations
Vybz Kartel’s sentencing was supposed to take place yesterday but has been postponed to April 3. The Dept of Correctional Services is to decide whether Kartel will be allowed to record music in prison, and if allowed, whether proceeds should go to the family of the victim Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.
Jamaican Poetry: Ghetto Burial
By: Davene Rowe. Copyright © 2010, Davene Rowe. Buttons and T-Shirt memorabilia of a man who lived and died by the gun Ironically with the words ‘GONE TOO SOON” engraved A glass chariot transports the dead in style reminiscent of a fairy tale life The blings and the mode of dress are no different from … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Ghetto Burial
Vybz Kartel sentenced to life in prison, to serve 35 years before parole
Dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is to serve 35 years before he becomes eligible for parole. He and the three other men convicted for Lizard’s murder were each given life sentences a short while … Continue reading Vybz Kartel sentenced to life in prison, to serve 35 years before parole
Vybz Kartel murder trial corrupt juror pleads not guilty “I didn’t do it!
The juror accused of trying to bribe the foreman of the jury panel in the Vybz Kartel murder trial, pleaded not guilty. Livingston Cain is charged with 5 counts of trying to corrupt the course of justice, as well as 1 count of planning to pervert the course of justice, the Jamaica Observer reports. He … Continue reading Vybz Kartel murder trial corrupt juror pleads not guilty “I didn’t do it!
Vybz Kartel Lost A Lot Of Weight Since Guilty Verdict [PHOTO]
A guilty verdict and a possible life sentence would make anyone loose weight and that’s just what happened to Vybz Kartel.Prior and during the trial, Vybz Kartel packed on a lot of pounds and looked like someone who was eating well behind bars. The above photo was taken moments ago showing the deejay and his co-accused Kahira Jones … Continue reading Vybz Kartel Lost A Lot Of Weight Since Guilty Verdict [PHOTO]
Jamaican Music: Adidja Palmer / Vybz Kartel, come on down
Article originally appeared on Jamaica: Political Economy by Dennis Jones: I believe that many lessons may be drawn from the recent murder case involving Adidja Palmer (aka ‘Vybz Kartel’) and four other defendants. Everyone who had some notion of the case is likely to have an opinion about what went on before, during and after … Continue reading Jamaican Music: Adidja Palmer / Vybz Kartel, come on down