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Ring-ting-ting: The Merrymen’s Sir Emile Straker dies at 90

Ring-ting-ting: The Merrymen’s Sir Emile Straker dies at 90

Barbadian music legend Sir Emile Straker, co-founder of The Merrymen, has died at 90.

'Nah Follow Dem': Sean Paul still leading after two decades at the top

'Nah Follow Dem': Sean Paul still leading after two decades at the top

The Serpent in the Grove — and the algorithm that cried foul

The Serpent in the Grove — and the algorithm that cried foul

Hill and Gully: One tune that divided Jamaica

Hill and Gully: One tune that divided Jamaica

Rude Boy played a 6 for a 9 — and Jamaica noticed

Rude Boy played a 6 for a 9 — and Jamaica noticed

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Trinidad's answer to Ellis Island is up for a name change

Trinidad's answer to Ellis Island is up for a name change

King Ellie Matt: The calypso titan who built a nation in song

King Ellie Matt: The calypso titan who built a nation in song

Jamaica's Romae Gordon back on top runways after 30 years

Jamaica's Romae Gordon back on top runways after 30 years

Ernie Smith OD, Jamaica's velvet baritone, dies at 80

Ernie Smith OD, Jamaica's velvet baritone, dies at 80

DLP demands answers on how Barbados pre-spent $31.7M on CARIFESTA

DLP demands answers on how Barbados pre-spent $31.7M on CARIFESTA

Jamaican-British composer brings African queen to operatic life

Jamaican-British composer brings African queen to operatic life

Machel Montano makes history with record 12th Road March title

Machel Montano makes history with record 12th Road March title

Montano and Smith defend PoS J'Ouvert King and Queen titles

Montano and Smith defend PoS J'Ouvert King and Queen titles

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