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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
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
Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Although Jazz music was created by African Americans in the southern part of the United States, it was not always popular and black musicians had a rough time developing the music until they moved north to Chicago and New York where they could play with diverse musicians to diverse crowds.
Aug 23, 2024
In the world of Jazz, the piano is considered its most fundamental musical instrument. It is a beautiful instrument with a lot of versatility and is ever present in most jazz ensembles.
Aug 9, 2024
