Published on September 26th, 2012 | by asiedu3
- Ryan Jobson; Guest Contributor & Editor Independence Dreams and the Gaza Don A Review of Vybz Kartel’s The Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto The Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto: “Incarcerated but not Silenced.” Adidja Palmer ... Read More →
Published on March 9th, 2012 | by asiedu3
TITLE: MEMOIRS OF A JAMAICAN MEDIA-MAN AUTHOR: CAREY ROBINSON PAGE COUNT: 344 PUBLICATION DATE: March 2012 Memoirs of a Jamaican Media-Man takes us on an epic journey through the life of Carey Robinson, ... Read More →
Published on August 2nd, 2011 | by asiedu3
The Lunatic By. Anthony C. Winkler Aloysius is the village madman, tolerated by neighbors but forced to make a living by doing odd jobs. His only company is the animals, trees, and bushes of the woodlands in ... Read More →
Published on July 25th, 2011 | by asiedu3
Puss Food and Other Jamaican Stories is an eclectic and charming collection of fictional short tales that smartly and vividly highlight and examine the traditions, diligence, resourcefulness and idiosyncrasies of Jamaicans – in both rural and urban ... Read More →
Published on July 25th, 2011 | by asiedu3
JAMAICAN ART: then and now is the revised edition of the first book ever produced on Jamaican Art, tracing the history and development of Jamaica’s multifaceted art movement. It is lavishly illustrated with over 200 full-page, full-colour ... Read More →
Published on July 25th, 2011 | by asiedu3
Laku Leon is an artist who lives in France. Half-French, half-Egyptian, tall, handsome and broody, the reclusive twenty-five year old is a graduate of the prestigious Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts where he had honed his prodigious talent, becoming ... Read More →
Published on September 3rd, 2009 | by asiedu3
Keyboardist Wycliffe ‘Steely’ Johnson of the infamous production duo Steely and Clevie died on Tuesday from a heart failure. Steely who suffered from diabetes contracted pneumonia after removal of a benign tumour at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital ... Read More →
Published on August 28th, 2009 | by asiedu3
Women in Trelawny will be treated to three days of workshops and motivational talks courtesy of the inaugural Trelawny Women’s Fest. This will be held from September 11-13 and will feature local as well as international ... Read More →
Published on August 25th, 2009 | by asiedu3
August 7-9 saw the launching of an event series entitled ‘The Weekend’ and by reports, it was a great success. The décor, presentation and service were of first world standards. The interesting blend of attendees was ... Read More →
Published on August 24th, 2009 | by asiedu3
Washington D.C. based reggae band SOJA announced that the highly anticipated third full-length album “Born in Babylon“ will be released digitally worldwide, exclusively on iTunes on August 25, 2009. The album follows on the heels of ... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2009 | by asiedu3
The roof of the Courtleigh auditorium was left in shambles by the end of this week’s Digicel Rising Stars performance show, as performance after performance was a humbling and inspiring experience for both the Judges and ... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2009 | by asiedu3
Caribbean music’s highest ranking officials are planning to invade Newark‘s Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Sunday, September 20th. The ‘King of the Dancehall’ Beenie Man, the ‘International Soca King’ Machel Montano, and Iconic Roots/Dancehall General ... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2009 | by asiedu3
Reigning Digicel Caribbean Cup New York Champions, Jamaica, managed to draw 1 – 1 with St. Vincent & the Grenadines (SVG) in the feature match of the Digicel Caribbean Cup New York. The match was played ... Read More →
Published on August 11th, 2009 | by asiedu3
Despite of the heavy rain, patrons clad in full white were ready to enjoy the dream experience last Friday at Long Bay Beach in Negril. Wherever there was shelter at the venue or on the way ... Read More →
Published on August 11th, 2009 | by asiedu3
Dubbed the musical showdown of ‘East vs. West’, Yush took Margaritaville, Negril on a musically journey with Code Red and Coppershot representing the east and ZJ Liquid and DJ Wayne representing the west. Thousands crammed into ... Read More →
Published on August 7th, 2009 | by asiedu3
After completing a seemingly successful tour across Europe Dancehall artiste Mr Vegas is back in the island. The ‘I AM BLESSED TOUR’ started on July 13th at the Summer Reggae Fest at Fort de Saint Pere ... Read More →
Published on August 7th, 2009 | by asiedu3
The World Reggae Dance Championships was held last Saturday at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre and saw Spanish Town Dance Troupe emerging the winners. They took home $250,000 along with other prizes. Coming in a close ... Read More →
Published on July 31st, 2009 | by asiedu3
The organisers of Sumfest must be elated. They have gone on record to state that, in its 17-year history, this was their biggest Dancehall Night ever, and a very successful festival overall. Informal estimates have put ... Read More →
Published on July 30th, 2009 | by asiedu3
With just over a week to go before the start of the Red Stripe Dream Weekend, all systems are go as Negril prepares for the thousands of party fans expected to descend on that town for ... Read More →
Published on July 30th, 2009 | by asiedu3
Jamaica Festival 2009 kicks off today as the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) presents seven days dedicated to the commemoration of the nation’s 47th year of Independence, under the theme “I Believe in Jamaica“. Mello Go ... Read More →
