American Music Critics Mistake Jamaican Patois for “Gibberish” on Rihanna’s New Single
Some American music critics inadvertently exposed their ignorance of Jamaican culture by referring to Rihanna’s latest single “Work” as devolving into “gibberish.” In fact, Rihanna is speaking Jamaican patois, which is a language based on English that includes West African influences. Originating in the 17th century when slaves imported from West and Central Africa heard, […]
Day 35 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Turtle Beach
This is the main beach of Ocho Rios and is located along the eastern edge of Ocho Rios Bay. Here you can rent sun beds and umbrellas for lying on the shore, or if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, you can hire jet skis and kayaks. The swimming area is very flat and offers […]
2016 Jazz in the Gardens Final Lineup
The City of Miami Gardens has confirmed the final lineup for the 11th Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) music and food festival scheduled for March 18th– 20th, 2016 at Sun Life Stadium 347 Don Shula Dr. Miami Gardens. Consecutively bringing Grammy award winning, elite entertainers to the stage, fans revel in a wide variety […]
Monkey Island, Negril View, MoBay View – This Week’s Picks for Best Jamaica Instagram Photos
Check out this week’s best photos of Jamaica and Jamaican culture on Instagram. Our favorites this week include images from Monkey Island, Negril View, MoBay View. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Monkey Island aka Princess Island aka […]
VP Records Remembers Dennis Brown “The Crown Prince of Reggae”
February 1st, marked the late reggae and lover’s rock icon Dennis Brown’s 59th birthday. Hailed by NPR Morning Edition as one of the 50 great voices of all time and by Bob Marley as one of the best reggae singers in the world – the revered Jamaican icon began his recording career at the tender […]
Jamaican Chinese Black Bean Steamed Pork Recipe (Jhu Nuke Bat)
This Black Bean Steamed Pork recipe was handed down to me from my father. A true Hakka-style dish that tastes even better the next day. Easy and tasty – even addictive once you’ve tasted it! To give it a Jamaican flavor add a little scotch bonnet pepper. Ingredients Pork shoulder, butt, leg or belly, with […]