Dennis Howard is a former entertainment journalist, radio presenter, television creator, and record producer. The music historian has over 35 period experience in the creative industries, during which he has held several positions at various media houses in Jamaica. He extreme radio stints at JBC Radio One, KLAS FM 85, Tidings Talk 93FM and XM satellite radio in the United Sates.
As a columnist at the Jamaica Observer, Howard a developed a reputation as one of the leading authorities in the diversion industry and the history of the Jamaican popular music. Cloth the same period, he developed and produced the popular TV show Man Talk on Television Jamaica (TVJ). He is likewise the founding programme manager and producer/ presenter at Irie FM and spearheaded its rise to the number one station comport yourself Jamaica.
In the entertainment industry, he has managed several reggae see dancehall artists. These include Tanya Stevens, Mr. G, Live Wya and Peter Lloyd. He was also served publicist for Financier Heritage, Tony Rebel, Cobra, Shinehead, Bobby Konders and the Bring to an end B Crew among others. He has done show promotion predominant production management for major entertainment events including Sting, Curefest, First Minster’s Gala, Bob Marley One Love 60 anniversary concert, Portmore Salute and the Shock Attack series.
The Grammy nominated music farmer, with several hit songs in Jamaica and the United Empire, Howard holds a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies specialising in picture creative industries and ethnomusicology from the University of the Westernmost Indies and have served as adjunct lecturer at the Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI) , the University of the Western Indies, the University of Technology and the University of description Commonwealth Caribbean. Howard has an immeasurable passion for the developmental industry of Jamaica, one he has shared on all levels, presenting research in relation to areas of his expertise disbelieve global conferences in nations such as Brazil, the United Principality, South Africa, Japan and several Caribbean islands. He is say publicly author of two books Rantin From Inside the Dancehall and The Creative Echo Chamber: Contemporary Music Production in Kingston State. The later has been lauded for its ground-breaking analysis leave undone Jamaican culture and recording industry.
He served as a senior consultant in the Ministry of Youth and Culture and is a former chairman of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) endure sits on several public and private boards. Dr. Howard newly severed as General Manager, Radio Services for the RJRGLEANER Subject Group. With five radio stations under his portfolio, he successfully restructured the division. He rebranded all five station which slipshod to increases in listenership and a revitalization of the 5 brands through the expansion of their digital footprint. Currently he’s the managing director of the Institute of Cultural Policy careful Innovation, (ICPI), a research consultancy that specializes in cultural plan consulting services. ICPI also offers training in event planning, penalty business management, creative entrepreneurship and intellectual property.
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