jamaican culture

The reggae community is once again in mourning as another legend has fallen asleep. World-renowned bassist and record producer Robbie Shakespeare passed away yesterday, December 8, at the age of 68. He was reportedly in Florida, where…

After canceling the 2021 staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers have changed plans and developed an alternative event to connect with supporters while celebrating food, music and Jamaican…

A very important part of our Jamaican culture is the food. There are many menu items well known in Jamaican culture that people will almost always cook at home, ask for a restaurant / kitchen / food stall. Meanwhile, there are others…

Miss Pat, the founder of Vice-president files, published a dissertation entitled Miss Pat: My reggae musical journey. The book, part memory and part photojournal, is a compelling account of the journey and life lessons of the reggae…

Through Beth mack March 24, 2021 For a country the size of Connecticut, Jamaica has had a disproportionate global influence. Sure, there's Bob Marley and Red Stripe, but that only scratches the surface of Jamaican culture and…

In 1963, Bunny Wailer formed a group with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. Along with Wailer's harmonious vocals and percussion, they became the greatest exponents of reggae music and Jamaica's most famous musical export.The band that would…

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WFRV) - Lil Jamaica serves Green Bay a taste of authentic Jamaican cuisine. You might have seen Lil Jamaica's food truck in town, but owners Nemard “Derron” Wilson and his…

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WFRV) - Lil Jamaica serves Green Bay a taste of authentic Jamaican cuisine. You might have seen Lil Jamaica's food truck in town, but owners Nemard “Derron” Wilson and his…

The man who gave us some of the most amazing songs like Monkey man, Pressure drop, and Make reggay, Toots Hibbert, passed away on September 11, 2020, at the age of 77. !-->!-->!-->!-->…

Like most people, my introduction to Jamaican music began with Bob Marley, whose well-titled collection of hits Legend set my standard for all other reggae music. Soon after, I discovered Peter Tosh, Toots and The Maytals, Black…

Eight years ago Singaporean artist Masia One was a ghost writer in Hollywood working for some of the biggest names in rap and hip hop including Dr Dre, Pharell and The Game. It wasn't exactly the architecture, in which she…

The start of the reggae journey was extremely difficult for those who did. A significant block was broadcast on the two existing radio stations, RJR and JBC. It took acts of force by young 'Turks' producing…

Bob Marley is one of the most popular reggae singers and is credited with exhibiting music to mainstream audiences outside of Jamaica. Photo: Reggaeville.One of the earliest documented reggae songs is the 1968 song "Do The Reggae" by…

MAURITIUS, CMC - Reggae music, the genre that originated in Jamaica, on Thursday secured a coveted spot on the United Nations list of world cultural treasures. UNESCO, the cultural and scientific agency of the world…

Reggae music has been added to a new list of global cultural treasures by the United Nations, with the organization saying its worldwide popularity "continues to act as a voice for all." The genre, which originated in Jamaica in the…

In 2000, members of the Black Star Band traveled to Mexico to work in hotels as musicians - little did they know they would end up calling the country home. They are currently one of the most popular reggae…

Reggae music has never been quite mainstream. Its biggest stars have struggled to be taken seriously by the rest of the world. Even when a reggae artist hit a hit on the charts, it was usually a one-off, and the next album…

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Jimmy Cliff performs in 2003 in Nice, France.…