REGGAE SINGS OF AFRICA
AFRICA IS the mother of countless nations, whose children are spread across the globe. Reggae music has long had a history of social consciousness that evokes the sentiments of African-minded men, such as, Marcus Garvey.
Funding barefoot culture
JAMAICA HAS an ocean of talented individuals and, as such, chief among the island's achievements for the 20th century are the achievements of its artistes. As such, Tony Rebel's claim that "a reggae put Jamaica pon top" is by no means...
Local magic exists, but not how you may think
MANY ASSOCIATE magic with black magic, something diabolical, or 'duppies', as we call them, and maybe that's why this form of entertainment hasn't caught on in Jamaica. And, with the look of things, after the Harry Potter series and how...
Donaldson seven times a winner
THE PERENNIAL entrant Eric Donaldson is the only man who has walked away with Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), National Festival Song title seven times, a feat not likely to be repeated. "I feel like a champion.
Clashes brought on by dancehall
FANS, FANATICS, entourages, 'lumpets', puppets, groupies. Whatever you choose to call them, they exist and oftentimes, they are the overlooked culprits in some of dancehall's famous feuds and show-stoppers.
Graced with greatness
"SOME ARE born with greatness, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them" Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare.
Assassin pursues bachelor's degree
JEFFREY CAMPBELL is to receive a scholarship and will be pursuing his Bachelors in Business Management.
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