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Culture Reggae meets Carnival in Brazil
Boasting a number of Jamaican personalities and musician, last weekend’s Florianopolis Carnival in Brazil painted a vibrant persona of the universal language of Reggae with a float littered with a myriad of Jamaica colours.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Thomson Cruises freeruns over Jamaica in 'DreamRunners' trailer
In celebrating their new home port in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Thomson Dream Cruises delivers a high-octane-blockbuster-esque trailer starring non other than Olympic medalist and second fastest man in the world, Yohan Blake.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Jamaica Youth Chorale sings of Ancestor voices
Celebrating five years, the JYC is a real collision of personalities and energies from all across the island. Sometimes too much energy but it all comes together for the sake of the music; excellent music.
By Contributed
Culture Jamaicans clap along to Pharrell Williams' 'Happy'
After releasing the world’s first 24-hour music video for Happy, singer-rapper-producer Pharrell Williams has intentionally lifted listeners’ spirit and created a rather cool viral trend.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Samsung encourages Jamaican bobsleigh team to 'Keep On Pushing'
With the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games set to begin February 7th, Samsung delivers a motivational-comedic-laced trailer of a semi-documentary encouraging the bobsleigh team to 'Keep On Pushing'.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Delus partners with Suncity Radio on community initiative: ‘Music: My Way Out’
Reggae recording artiste Delus from the Subkonshus team has presently signed on with Suncity Radio to extend his Community Initiative “Music: My Way Out”.
By Contributed
Culture Reggae Wine set for Jamaica
A wine inspired by Jamaican music will be launched into the crowded local wine market in January by American Carlos Daley..
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Do Jamaicans give their artistes the support they truly need?
Jamaica is an island that is blessed with a plethora of talent and it can be witnessed in a wide variety of areas. Two of the most notable areas of course are music and sports. For a small island we have managed to achieve feats many large countries still can only dream of matching.
By JaBlogz
Culture Jamaking Me Smart Foundation eyes bigger future
"Together we can all improve the lives of many and even influence others to work hard and accomplish their aspirations."
By Jordan Delahaye
Culture Rest in Power Nelson Mandela
Today the world over bemoans the loss of a man who embodied the true definition of a leader, a warrior, humanitarian, and anti-apartheid activist. Of course we're speaking of none other than Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Panmedia staying ahead of the pack with mobile apps
With the globe moving towards a more digitalized nature, Panmedia Limited has committed themselves to earn the title of being 'the leading digital agency' dominating mobile, social media, online marketing and web development coming from Jamaica.
By Biko Kennedy
Better Mus' Come reaches Netflix
With critics, film lovers and varied curious minds dubbing 'Better Mus' Come' a modern classic for Jamaican filmography, Netflix customers will have the opportunity to catch wind of the film often liken to the 1972 Jimmy Cliff-starred 'The Harder They Come' come November 11th.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Marley joins Dave's Wear for online charity auction
Bob Marley's second hand nature to always give twice as much as he'd receive led to him being a great philanthropist in his own right. So when the 'Marley' brand decides to partner with another company for a good cause it's always a perfect match being made.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture 'Marley Africa Road Trip' heads to The African Channel
Featuring Ziggy, Robbie and Rohan Marley, The Marley Africa Road Trip documentary is set to premiere tonight, October 7 on The Africa Channel at 10p EST!
By Biko Kennedy
Culture The Mona Campus Trail
The Mona Campus Trail is an invitation to discover the history that lies half-buried under the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies!
By Contributed
Culture Reggae Revival Online Movement
Reggae Revival website launched foreshadowing the publication of renowned Jamaican author Dutty Bookman's book about the movement.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Culture Enter the Bob Marley Photo Caption Contest
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN! THE CHALLENGE IS SIMPLE...JUST CAPTION THE GIVEN PHOTO.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Ziggy Marley embarks on scholarship program for LAMA College
When LAMA College for Music Professionals (LAMA) - often looked upon as one of the premiere music schools in the world - joined forces with five-time Grammy winner, humanitarian, singer, songwriter, producer and Emmy winner, Ziggy Marley, it just seems like a long time coming.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Rohan Marley aids in Protecting African Lions (PAL)
Always carrying out his father's eco-socialistic nature, Rohan Marley has now align himself with the Protecting African Lions foundation.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture À La Jamaique explores a Jamaican hallmark; Jerk Chicken
With the web-documentary 'À la Jamaïque' French musician, filmmaker, illustrator, director, producer and sound engineer Romain Chiffre, better known as Sherkhan, takes viewers through the ins and outs of creating the perfect Jerk Chicken.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Maroons to shine at Reggae Film Festival with Akwantu documentary
Long considered the first and most successful freedom-fighters of the New World, the story of the fierce and defiant Maroons of Jamaica will get their story told at the upcoming Reggae Film Festival
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Roll One Up for 4/20
Internationally recognized as 'weed day', April 20th or '4/20' or '420' annually is unofficially celebrated by marijuana aficionados all over the universe. Although marijuana is still categorized as an illegal substance in most parts of the world, many light it up anyways to show their love for the herb.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Jesse's Conga Drumming Classes
Percussionist Jesse Golding offers conga drumming lessons to the public.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Culture Reggae On The Ball
Currently seated at the 54th place in the FIFA rankings, the stakes are high for The Reggae Boyz as they pull all strings to make their sophomore appearance at the 20th FIFA World Cup in 2014.
By Biko Kennedy