Moses takes a bride
Ten years ago, Kassim 'Moses' Grant was a wayward thug. Fast forward to 2007 and he is a minister with portfolio in Christ and is now trying to settle into his new capacity as husband.
Cultural icon - Olive Lewin true to her roots
A wooden plaque on Dr. Olive Lewin's wall, made for her by a group of prison inmates, sums up who she is. On the plaque is an image of strong black woman and the words 'Mother Of Music' are engraved on it. Beneath the petite frame of Dr. Lewin is a courageous woman whose named is etched in Jamaica's history...
Glory days - Pat Kelly a quiet falsetto
It is argued that Pat Kelly often sings in the shadow o Ellis, Slim Smith and many other big names on the reggae/rocksteady scene. However, where he falls short in terms of being a household name, he makes up for with his music.
Story of the song - 'Sweet Jamaica' a golden anthem
In a country where nationalism runs as high as the migration figures, Sweet Jamaica is a beloved take on the "land of wood and water". However, just as the black, green and gold are held dear but the lines outside the U.S. Embassy in Liguanea are thick and long, deejay Tony Rebel captures the contradictions of the country...
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