The Meditations – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography
RawHTML: The Meditations, Ansel Cridland, Winston Watson, and Danny Clarke were a Roots Reggae trio that was obviously influenced by the Wailers. They were always serious about their craft and made the effort to release quality recordings. Alongside the timely backing of the Roots Radics band the Meditations carried their talents right into the Dancehall […]
Tenor Saw – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography
RawHTML: Tenor Saw was a vocalist who just happened to kick-start his career as the Dancehall scene was getting underway. His ‘Ring the Alarm’ remains an anthem to this day. His untimely death in 1988 was a major loss. Buju Banton’s tribute ‘combination’ with Tenor Saw was a much deserved show of respect for a […]
The Techniques – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography
RawHTML: The Techniques were part of a whole new crop of singers who rose to be recognized during the Rude Boy/Rock Steady era. The Techniques helped to establish Duke Reid’s ‘Treasure Isle’ record label as one of the best. Featuring two excellant lead vocalists, the great Slim Smith and the ultra smooth Pat Kelly, they […]
Leroy Smart – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography
RawHTML: Leroy Smart honed his interest in music under the tutelage of Lennie Hibbert at the legendary Alpha School. His vocal sound gave the impression that he might have gargled with gravel. His work with producer Striker Lee was outstanding as was his Roots output through ‘Channel One’. It was Junjo Lawes technique that gave […]
Jamaicans.com 2004 Toy Drive Pictures
In December Jamaicans.com partnering with Chichibud LTD. and Food For the Poor to distribute toys in the childrens wards at UWI, Bustamante and St. margaret’s hospitals. Below are pictures.
Mi teeth a jook me – Country Gal A Foreign
Yuh memba when yuh did lickle a country how when sinting eena yuh eye yuh madda use to blow eena it so til she get it out. Dat deh time a so she blow a so yuh quint like a quinty-bab-bap. All mama a say: “Open yuh yeye, pickney.” yuh still a blink. Who did […]
The Yard Project
YARD PROJECT has grown out of an ongoing conversation among a group of “Bay People,” at home and abroad, about the need for a coordinated and sustained program of redevelopment for the community of Old Harbour Bay. Our general objective is to work for the development of Jamaican communities. Old Harbour Bay is our primary […]
Discipline
We know that without a clearly defined goal we stand little chance of reaching it. However, having well defined goals is only the starting point on our long journey to success. Intelligence, talent, good communication skills, a supportive team, and the ability to persist are a few of the other essential tools that we will […]
Book Review – Di Taxi Ride and Other Stories
About the BookDi Taxi Ride and Other Stories is a collection of short Jamaican stories. The stories are comical in nature and covers a variety of humorous situations. “Di Taxi Ride” which is the first story in the twelve story collection was written from the perspective of a returning resident who is completely unfamiliar with […]
Persistence
When things go wrong as they sometimes willWhen the road you’re traveling seems all uphillWhen the funds are low and the debts are highAnd you want to smile but you have to sighWhen care is pressing you down a bitRest if you must, but don’t you quit Life is queer with its twists and turnsAs […]