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Culture A look at Jamaica through a unique lens
With the web-documentary 'À la Jamaïque' French musician, filmmaker, illustrator, director, producer and sound engineer Romain Chiffre, better known as Sherkhan, plans to take viewerson that thrilling rollercoaster ride while highlighting the everyday heroes of the island. Jamaican people.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Cedella Marley's 'Three Little Birds' turns theatre musical, Marley brand expands its horizons
Based on her book 'Three Little Birds' featuring music and lyrics by her dad, Bob Marley, themusical is set to run from March 15 to April 14 with its world premiere at the Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) in Maryland's historic Glen Echo Park next week (March 15).
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Saturn apologizes to Jamaica, withdraws commercial
In a letter to Joy Wheeler, Ambassador of Jamaica at Berlin, Saturn indicated that "at no time was it the company's intention to offend the national sentiment of the Jamaican people".
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Reggae revival takes place at Arts in the Garden
Held on the well-manicured lawns of the Hope Botanical Gardens, Arts in the Garden wasn't merely a free concert like none other…it was an experience that'll be forever etched in the minds of many to never be removed.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Saturn disrespects Jamaica? (Burning Jamaican flag in commercial)
Is it blatantly disrespectful, mocking the culture and its people or should the "underlining message" and "humour" cause Jamaicans worldwide to overlook the situation entirely?
By Biko Kennedy
Culture 'Bob Marley: The Man that I Know'
The name Robert Nesta 'Bob' Marley has become synonymous with varying things as the years pass. From 'A voice of revelation' and 'A new wave of revolution' to 'The King of Reggae Music' and 'The Soul Rebel like no other'
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Marley's 1977 Land Rover Rasta-ration well on its way
Like all posthumous celebrities, their most treasured possessions are polished off and put on display for the world to experience, with Bob's 1977 Land Rover being no different.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Creating signature T-shirts channelling the energy of Dancehall
If you coupled the dynamic and ever head-turning persona of the world of Dancehall with the creative chic of urban wears, the result would be in the form of RepJA.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Bob Marley… Reincarnated Soul
It is a thought likely wondered about on countless times over – where would Bob Marley be if he were still alive? Would he still be making his philosophic music? Where would he stand in today's society? In this tale, we honor Bob's life and death by creating an alternative reality, one where he still lives. Enjoy!
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Tantalizing our taste buds with forgotten treats
Having a parade of flavours swimming through your mouth as your taste buds thank you unconditionally is usually the outcome of having experienced a Jamaican dish.
By Biko Kennedy
Culture Something Special is Happening with Appleton Jamaica Rum
Appleton Special Jamaica Rum launches 'Something Special Is Happening' campaign for the festive season.
By Contributed
Culture Jamaicansmusic.com donates performing arts scholarships
Jamaicansmusic.com awards Safia Latchman and Jordonha Wilson with full scholarships to pursue studies in the performing arts at Excelsior Community College.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Culture Budding Chefs Workshop
Jamaican gourmet prodigy, Chef Brian Lumley to host a culinary workshop for 'Budding Chefs' in Jamaica.
By Tanaka Tiki Roberts
Culture JAMAICA'S 50th Anniversary Celebration
Jamaica's 50th anniversary of Independence celebrated with grandeur Golden Jubilee Village and Grand Gala at Independence Park (compound of the National Arena) from August 1st to 6th.
By Tanaka Roberts
Culture Port Royal - The 'Wickedest City in the World'
Once a wealthy and romantic seaside town, Port Royal derived its fame from trade and booty, its notorious pirates giving it acclaim as the 'wickedest city in the world'.
By Kiffra Solomon
Culture Reggae Sumfest Launch Party Hi-Lights
Reggae Sumfest, dubbed "The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth", had its launch party on 1st July at Waterfront, Ocean Boulevard in Kingston.
By Tanaka Roberts
Culture Out of Many, One Documentary
The One People Documentary launch was hosted on June 5th at the Phillip Sherlock Centre, the UWI Mona campus' humble mecca for creative arts.
By Tanaka Roberts
Culture Indians Celebrate 50 years of being independent Jamaicans
May 6, 2012 marked the day Indians celebrated fifty years of being independent Jamaicans. The celebration took place at Chedwin Park in St. Catherine.
By Breneita Harbajan
Culture Jamaican Style Steamed Fish with Crackers
Steamed fish with crackers is a truly traditional ground roots Jamaican meal. As an island nation, Jamaican cuisine features an abundance of seafood favourites, but this recipe is at the top of most lists. The spicy dish features fresh provisions and a plethora of herbs and seasonings, simmering down to a savoury sauce that is not only delicious, but rumoured to enhance the libido.
By Contributed
Culture Ghett 'A a Life A new standard for Jamaican film
Chris Browne's Ghett'a Life is a drama with a powerful punch. The film premiered at the Carib 5 Cinema, Kingston July 27 to an appreciative crowd who eagerly welcomed the latest Jamaican film which some are touting as one of the best and the possible heir to the classic The Harder They Come.
By Contributed
Culture Yahdie Conscious Style Centric
Amidst a sea of Forever 21 and other overbought, mainstream retail clothing brands, Yahdie Conscious is a quickly growing clothing line that strives to stand out and remain true to its Jamaican roots. What originally was intended to be nothing more than T-shirt collection has blossomed into much, much more. Jamie Spence, designer and head of the local clothing company shares with IrieZine what the increasingly popular YC brand is all about.
By Nneka Jackson
Culture Jamaican Crayfish Soup: Janga Soup
In Jamaica, we eat a lot of soup – red peas, mannish water and chicken foot, Janga Soup is no exception. Janga is derived by the locals to fresh water crayfisha.k.a. shrimp. They can be found in many rivers island wide, particularly in the parish of Saint Elizabeth.
By Contributed
Culture Celebrating our veterans
Celebration of yet another year of Jamaica's Emancipation and Independence, Jamaicansmusic.com saw it appropriate to honour Robert Nesta Marley, better known as Bob Marley, for our Veterans feature. Reggae music has always been used as an instrument to bellow the cries of people who are faced with constant oppression, from enslavement to poverty and the like.
By Contributed
Culture Jamaican Emancipation and Independence Day Festivities
It's that time of the year again where we pump up the volume in celebrating our emancipation from slavery and independence from British colonial rule. Emancipation Day is August 1st and Independence Day is August 6th. For some, the holiday is a time of relaxation at home with the family but for others it's a week of non-stop partying.
By Brendalee Harbajan