Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Luciano
February 19, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Luciano happy to showcase Garnet Silk Jr at Reggae Gold Awards

The year 2026 is off to a flying start for reggae’s Messenger, Luciano, and he couldn’t be happier with how things are progressing. He has already performed at Goa Sunsplash, billed as India’s biggest…
Abyssinians performing on Day 3 of Wickie Wackie Music Festival on Saturday at Wickie Wackie Beach, 8 Mile, Bull Bay.
February 17, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Blazing Wickie Wackie Music Festival in Bull Bay

Three days of roots, rocking reggae music right on the beach; craft and food vendors aplenty; campers adding that touch of freedom; patrons feasting on the musical selections and live performances;…
Director of Operations Jonathan Buchanan smiles as he discusses the brand’s expansive offerings developed over the years.
February 14, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

GoodHeart | Black Angel Foundation still honouring Joseph Buchanan with music scholarships

Valentine’s Day is special on a sombre note for the family of the late Joseph ‘Black Angel’ Buchanan. However, they have added an element of philanthropy to the day, which has served to light a flame…
Reggae singer Samory I and his fiancée, CeeCee, owner of ZiriSol, a virtual interior design brand.
February 13, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

5 Questions With Samory I and CeeCee

As that day when love is celebrated in a special way around the world approaches, 5 Questions With ... had a sit down with a vibrant couple — the cool Rastafarian singer Samory I and his stunning…
Herbie Miller.
February 12, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Steve Turre for Herbie Miller’s Thursday Night Jazz at Pegasus

What used to be Herbie Miller’s Friday Night Jazz at the F&B Restaurant in downtown Kingston, moved uptown a few months ago into a new home, The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. And the…
From left: Lloyd Parks, Jackie Jackson and Boris Gardner on stage after performing at JaRIA’s Reggae Wednesdays held at the Edna Manley College in Kingston.
February 9, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Big bad basses ruled the night at Back to Bass-es

The event was titled Back to Bass-es, and, officially, it was a “historical moment because we come fi nice up di area” as bass player Lloyd Parks declared. Just imagine: six bad bass players - three…
Mexican ska band Out of Control Army is in Jamaica to perform tonight at the Bob Marley Birthday Tribute Concert and also to record an album at Tuff Gong.
February 6, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

5 Questions with ... Out of Control Army

Prominent Mexican ska band, Out Of Control Army, is currently enjoying Reggae Month in Jamaica. Their mission to the island includes recording an album and performing for the very first time at the…
A section of the crowd at Sly Dunbar’s nine-night held on Tuesday.
February 5, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Huge turnout at nine night for Sly Dunbar

Everybody loves Sly. That was the clear message from the hundreds who turned out to the nine night at the Ranny Williams Centre on Tuesday to celebrate the life of one half of legendary Jamaican duo,…
From left, Beezy Coleman, Pam Hall and Benjy Myaz performing at JaRIA tribute Remembering the Crown Prince Dennis Brown on February 1 at the Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston.
February 3, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Reggae music warms hearts on a cold February night at JaRIA event

When at 11:37 p.m. on Sunday reggae maestros Benji Myaz and Beezy Coleman crooned “ Girl your love is like wildfire spreading all over the world” – the memorable line from Wildfire, performed by…