22 results returned for search: "" category ("Other" AND "Lifestyle") author Colin Thompson
During his heyday at Dandy Town, Kurt Martin made his mark as a talented midfielder.
Now he is making huge strides off the football pitch — as an author in Ireland, where he has resided for the past two decades.
His book, Race and Identity, is based ...
DATE: Apr 01, 2019
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It’s hard to imagine Kelissa McDonald choosing a career other than music given it has been an integral part of her life from childhood.
Born to a talented family of artists and musicians, it seemed inevitable that the Jamaican reggae singer would add...
DATE: Jul 18, 2018
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It’s probably a blessing for her fans that Marcia Griffiths never realised her dream of becoming “a nurse, doctor or a teacher”.
As the undisputed “reggae empress”, she has perhaps made an even bigger impression.
The Jamaican singer has enjoyed succe...
DATE: May 08, 2018
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Freddie McGregor was “born a winner” — and he has the proof to back it up.
The legendary Jamaican singer’s career spans more than 50 years, and has earned him a place at the table of reggae’s elite.
Even at the age of 61, he shows no sign of letting ...
DATE: May 01, 2018
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Mother’s Day weekend just got more exciting with the announcement that queen of the “Electric Slide”, Marcia Griffiths, is to perform during a May 12 concert at the National Sports Centre.
Griffiths is one of two legendary Jamaican reggae singers bei...
DATE: Mar 10, 2018
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Reggae artist Magma may be on the verge of a major breakthrough in his career, thanks to a little help from one of his heroes.
The Bermudian singer has done a remake of Half Pint’s classic, Level Di Vibes, which features the veteran Jamaican singer.
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DATE: Jan 30, 2018
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Like the legacy of the late reggae artist being celebrated, the annual Dennis Brown birthday dance lives on.
This year is the fourth anniversary. What started out as a “one-off” has evolved into one of the biggest events on the local reggae scene.
“T...
DATE: Jan 27, 2018
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If you are a fan of reggae dancehall music than chances are you are quite familiar with the name Courtney Melody.
Over a career spanning decades, the Jamaican singer has wowed fans around the world with an impressive hit list.
His 1989 album Modern G...
DATE: Jul 10, 2017
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There are many different reasons why people fall in love with Bermuda.
For Grammy Award-winning artist Sean Paul, it’s not just the turquoise water, pink sand and rum swizzles, but the burning passion locals have for reggae music.
“I love doing shows...
DATE: Jun 23, 2017
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Reggae sound systems King Shine Sound and Twin Star International will rest their reputations on the line when they lock horns in the first international sound clash in Bermuda in nearly two decades at Devonshire Recreation Club tonight.
Twin Star In...
DATE: Apr 08, 2017
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