In August, it will be 50 years since Jamaica gained Independence from Britain. Today, the Jamaica Observer's Entertainment section reflects on the influence Jamaican pop culture has had on that country in REGGAE BRITANNIA, a weekly feature leading up to the Golden Jubilee.  UK 2012 dates!

In August, it will be 50 years since Jamaica gained Independence from Britain. Today, the Jamaica Observer's Entertainment section reflects on the influence Jamaican pop culture has had on that country in REGGAE BRITANNIA, a weekly feature leading up to the Golden Jubilee.

This week lets put our support behind Brain from Love Lane on the Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall.

Apparently big plans are in the works for American R&B superstar, Alicia Keys as she temporarily calls Jamaica home to delve into new music projects.

Leonard Dillon, an influential Jamaican singer and songwriter who founded the pioneering vocal group the Ethiopians, died on Wednesday 28th September at his home in Port Antonio, Jamaica. He was 68.

We all know the big tune, but very few of us know the artist behind the popular tune "People's Choice" on a Studio One rhythm.  Well his name is Ray Darwin, originally from Buff Bay now living in Germany.....

Watty Burnett, a member of one of reggae's most venerable trio, The Congos, has not lost touch with his Jamaican roots, especially music.

Well, it seems Rihanna is already getting heat for her latest video "Man Down" released today and recently shot in Portland.  The is pretty hardcore as fellow blogger at the Examiner.com describes it:

Check out Portland artist CEE GEE behind the scene of his video shoot for the single Where I Live, produced by Rude Like Dat Entertainment.