Arts and Culture

Choosing the Right Manager as an Upcoming Artiste in The Gambia - Andy Kermah 

May 8, 2026

Aisha Milky weds Suleyoldia

May 8, 2026

Gambian Music Scene Stays Active with New Releases and Major Events 

The Gambian entertainment scene is once again showing life and movement as both established names and rising talents continue to give fans something to look forward to. From exciting collaborations to fresh singles, music lovers have had enough reason to keep their eyes on what is coming next.

Apr 24, 2026 • Andy Kermah

INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY IS APRIL 30TH OF EVERY YEAR

In 2009, we started writing a column on Jazz in one of the local newspapers after finding out that the month of April was observed as Jazz Appreciation Month in the United States.

Apr 24, 2026

The "Goated" Link Up: Dawda Hustle and Aya D Don Set a New Standard

Apr 17, 2026

An2 Adi Sparky: Building Anticipation from Italy

Apr 17, 2026

ST Gambian Dream: The Vision in Motion

The momentum is just as strong back on home soil. ST Gambian Dream has been spotted on set working on a fresh music video project, and the excitement is palpable. Known for his uncanny ability to capture the essence of the Gambian spirit, ST has built a reputation for delivering visuals that are more than just music videos—they are cultural statements.

Apr 17, 2026

Doing Music in The Gambia on a Low Budget

For many young people in The Gambia, music is far more than just entertainment; it is a dream, a voice, and a potential path toward a better future. It is a medium to speak on life, struggle, love, and the societal experiences that define us. Across our towns and villages, there are countless talented youths writing lyrics and recording freestyles, searching for that one opportunity to be heard. However, the reality of the industry is that talent alone is rarely enough because music requires serious investment.

Apr 17, 2026 • Andy Kermah

THE COTTON CLUB IN NEW YORK With CAB CALLOWAY

The story of jazz cannot be complete without reference to the venue that served as the springboard to fame for Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway, two of the most notable bandleaders of their time.

Mar 27, 2025

MODERN JAZZ and BEBOP with CHARLIE PARKER

What is called Modern Jazz; evolved with the birth of Bebop, but long before modern jazz emerged as a distinctive style, an ideology of modernism had been implicitly embraced by the music’s practitioners.

Mar 14, 2025

A Brief History of Jazz  

Jazz Appreciation Month is celebrated each year in the United States during the month of April, and International Jazz Day is celebrated worldwide every year on the 30th April.

Mar 7, 2025

JAZZ AND POETRY   WITH  GILL SCOTT HERON

In previous notes, we talked a little about the evolution of jazz from mainstream to bebop and then back to mainstream jazz with a lot in between.

Jan 3, 2025

ART BLAKEY :An Original Jazz Messenger

As we continue our literary journey through jazz, let us take a look at the “Drum” and its use in jazz music. The drum is a member of the percussion group of jazz instruments, technically classified as the “memranophones”.

Dec 6, 2024

BARRY GORDY AND THE SOUND OF MOTOWN – THE HOME OF R& B

We have always maintained that Jazz music is the umbrella that encompasses all other forms of music, and as we continue to write about jazz, it is helpful at times to veer into other genres and try to show the links that exist in our musical tree. The sound of Motown is synonymous to R&B and over years, it has grown to become a genre of its own.

Oct 30, 2024

CANNONBALL ADDERLY   WITH   THE SAXOPHONE

It is said that the piano is the fundamental instrument of jazz; however, it is also evident that as jazz music evolved the significance of other musical instruments became noticeable and the musicians who played those instruments became very influential, thus highlighting the popularity of those instruments while reshaping the music. One such instrument is the saxophone. It is played by some of the leading figures in jazz and those who play the instrument are called saxophonists.

Oct 18, 2024

THE COTTON CLUB IN NEW YORK With CAB CALLOWAY

The story of jazz cannot be complete without reference to the venue that served as the springboard to fame for Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway, two of the most notable bandleaders of their time.

Oct 4, 2024

HORACE SILVER The Jazz Messenger with Cape Verdean Roots

As we continue to write about jazz, we always try to remind our readers about the link that exist between the melodious sounds of Africa and the jazz idiom that was developed in the United States.

Sep 6, 2024

  Miles Davis The Prince of Darkness

Some of the most recognized names in jazz are people with complex personalities, one of them is a guy called Miles Davis, at times called “The Prince of Darkness”.

Aug 30, 2024