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Culture 'Bruk Out' set to explore the world of becoming a Dancehall Queen
Bruk Out! follows six of the world’s top Dancehall Queens from around the globe —Japan, Italy, America, Poland, Spain, and Jamaica—as they prepare to do battle at the world's biggest dancehall competition: the International Dancehall Queen (IDHQ) Competition in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Majesti Accessories channels the art of simplicity with sophistication
Adding a touch of elegance to your original style, Majesti Accessories is creating a niche for themselves amongst male accessories while pushing the boundaries of fashion forward gentlemen. We met with C.E.O Andy Heaven for a brief interview to learn more about the brand and its vision for the future.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture The women of Jamaican Music gets overdue homage in "SONGBIRDS: PIONEERING WOMEN IN JAMAICAN MUSIC"
Songbirds: Pioneering Women in Jamaican Music by Heather Augustyn has been published by Half Pint Press and is now available. The book is a comprehensive look at Jamaican vocalists, instrumentalists, record producers, dancers, wives, mothers, and deejays who helped to shape the course of Jamaican music on the island and worldwide.
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Culture Paint and Plant Jamaica returns to Parade Gardens with one of a kind project merging art and nature
The Paint Jamaica project started in July 2014 when a group of Jamaican artists and a French traveler got together and decided to bring art into the streets of Kingston in unexpected ways and in unexpected places.
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Culture NLS partners with ARC Magazine to stage its second exhibition abroad this year
ARC and NLS will present at (e)merge art fair October 2 - 5 with an exhibition that puts local artists in direct conversation with contemporary art outside of the Caribbean.
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Culture Become a part of the Prosperity Jamaica Film Project
Through this film, their aim is to deliver ideas that are relevant, simple, realistic, inclusive and perhaps more doable than any one philosophy presented to the people of Jamaica in the past 40 years. It is a documentary to inspire Jamaican citizens by way of tangible, workable non-partisan solutions. It's about tax revenue and productivity with strategies for immediate action.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Inspirational Reggae and Rastafarian Quotes to think about
There are a number of Reggae/ Rastafarian quotes that have surfaced over the years, inspiring us in varied ways. Here's a compilation of 20 quotes that are sure to keep you thinking.
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Culture Rastafari musical artifacts lost in fire: here’s how you can help
After words spread that drums and other historical artifacts used in the birth of Jamaica’s popular music were destroyed in a fire at Rockfort in East Kingston recently, our friends at midnightraverblog.com have started a fundraiser project to aid in the restorations.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Paint Jamaica; aspired to inspire creative minds
Marianna and her Regal Youth team decided to make a change and create a new landmark which could drive global attention to Kingston. “Paint Jamaica” project aims to improve the identity of downtown Kingston and inner city residents through visual surroundings and aesthetics, and, if possible, to reduce the likelihood of crime, unemployment and “unproductive loitering” by engaging residents into a project thereby helping them to redefine themselves.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture International Reggae Day’s ‘Experience Reggae 360’ well received
Complimenting the International Reggae Day 24-hour media festival showcasing Jamaica’s music culture, a series of lifestyle parties in different cities concluded the ‘Experience Reggae’ promotions on JulyOne where fans were encouraged to experience Reggae 360 - Wear-Play-Dance-Feel-Eat-Love-Be Reggae and plant a tree for IRD.
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Culture KOTE ends but Artists Hope Support Will Continue
The Kingston on the Edge (KOTE) Urban Art Festival is the largest showcase of its kind in the Caribbean. This year KOTE heralded nine days of creative exhibitions and celebrations all served under the overarching theme of ‘Balance’.
By Jordan Delahaye
Culture Things to know for the festival season 2014
Jamaica Festival 2014 will enliven a sense of belonging to the nation and reinforce a sense of national responsibility.
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Culture Join Jamaica and The Marley Family on the Road to the Women's World Cup 2015
Beauty, athletic, and bursting with the desire of success. The Reggae Girlz football team is more than ready to head to Canada for the Women's World Cup 2015, but there's just one challenge that's standing in their way that you can help with!
By Biko Kennedy
Culture The Art of Jamaican-styled Dominoes
One of the greatest things about dominoes lies in the fact that anyone can learn the basics rather easily and the more you play the better you become at predicting moves, assuming what’s in your opponents’ hands and of course slamming your final piece on the table after a six-love (6-0) victory.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Cedella Marley Gets In On The World Cup Action
Four years ago, they got involved in the World Cup when Ziggy Marley released the song, Africa Land. This time around, the Marleys have joined 'the greatest show on earth' through fashion.
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Culture ALPHA WEAR JA readies 2014 summer lookbook with Yellowman, Chronixx, Konshens and more.
Alpha Wear JA (AWJA), a unique fashion forward venture created by the renowned Alpha Boys School in Kingston, Jamaica, is pleased to announce the launch of its 2014 Summer Lookbook.
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Culture Etana, Ambassador for National Caribbean American Heritage Month
The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) led by Dr. Claire Nelson is pleased to announce its selection of Jamaican international reggae singer Etana as this year's Musical Ambassador for National Caribbean American Heritage Month (NCAHM).
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Culture Interesting Facts about Jamaica most people don’t know
Take a look at some of these very interesting facts you may not have known about Jamaica.
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Culture International Reggae Poster Contest moves submission date to July 1st
As a part of the collaboration between International Reggae Day and the International Reggae Poster Contest (RPC), the submission date has been moved to JulyOne in an effort to attract the participation of more Jamaican artists in the contest..
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Culture The R.O.C. Foundation "Stand For Something" with Jamaican Youths
The Reach one Child "ROC" Foundation is set to embark on it's 3rd annual school tour as part of its mentorship and motivational initiative. This year's tour titled "Stand For Something", will visit select primary schools within the Kingston and St. Andrew area.
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Culture Tuff Gong Studios; home of so many classics
Founded in 1965 by the Reggae legend himself, Bob Marley, the Tuff Gong Studios have evolved over the years oozing out countless hits and to this day stands as an echoing reminder of Marley's incomparable legacy.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture The Calabash International Literary Festival readies 13th staging of fine reading and hypnotising music
Prodigy, from the legendary hip-hop group Mobb Deep, launches his Infamous Books imprint at Calabash 2014 with authors K'wan and Miasha, two of the hottest names in urban fiction.
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Culture Emperor Haile Selassie’s April 21st visit to Jamaica in 1966
The Heat that rose from the tarmac of Kingston's Norman Manley International Airport was nothing compared to the level of expectation that was seeping through the thousands gathered on the tarmac that 21st day of April, 1966. The day was declared a public holiday in honour of the Emperor and people had started arriving from Wednesday night from places near and far, to form the largest crowd to have ever assembled at the Norman Manley International Airport.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Jamaica readies Acoustic Concert as the world unites for Earth Hour
In its eighth year, WWF’s Earth Hour continues to defy expectations by mobilising hundreds of millions of people around different environmental priorities across the planet. And now in 2014, the movement further expands its digital and on the ground reach from the Amazon to the Artic and Tahiti to Tanzania, with a groundswell of action creating massive impact around the world to shine a light on the incredible work being done to create a sustainable planet.
By Biko Kennedy