Sizzla Performance Cancelled After LGBTQ Group Contacts San Francisco Club

Reggae artist Sizzla was slated to perform at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco, California on September 23, 2016, but what had been described as his “large, rare dancehall show” was canceled after the venue was made aware of Sizzla’s controversial views of the LGBTQ community. Sizzla has been criticized for playing a type of reggae […]

Shabba Ranks amongst Four Jamaican Entertainers to be Honored with Order of Distinction

Four of the most popular Jamaican entertainers will be honored with the Order of Distinction at the 2016 Jamaica National Honors and Awards Ceremony in October 2016. The honorees include Mutabaruka, the dub poet whose real name is Allan Roy Hope; Shabba Ranks, born Rexton Gordon, the dancehall star; William “Bunny Rugs” Clarke, legendary reggae […]

Day 247 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Grab a Plate of Rice and Peas, Please

A somewhat misleading name, since traditional Jamaican rice-and-peas doesn’t include any peas. The peas in the recipe are actually red beans, and the dish is a mainstay of Jamaicans’ diet. The special factor that makes the dish a real Jamaican treat is that the dish cooks in coconut milk, which creates a sweet and creamy […]