Our Stories: Jaquin asks for less clashes in Dancehall
In this installment of Our Stories, young artiste, Jaquin explains why clashes among Dancehall artistes damage the art form….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far from the truth, if […]
Hawaii Based Reggae Band “The Lambsbread” Trod’s on Their Conscious Journey with “Soljahs Of Jah”
Reaffirming their solid stance on the forefront of the roots and culture movement. The Lambsbread socially-conscious messages and passionate pleas, for wrongs to be made right and justice for the poor and oppressed, are trademarked in their songs. Troding on their righteous journey of delivering a conscious message, Hawaiian based reggae band The Lambsbread have […]
Billboard Recording Artist K’Coneil Joins Grammy Award-Winners Morgan Heritage on Promo Tour
Celebrating a burgeoning successful year, recording artist K’Coneil has seen the fruits of his labor pay off by delivering his debut “Love/Lust” EP charting billboard and topping the iTunes reggae charts. The rising singing sensation has just announced that he will end this rewarding year by joining renowned reggae band, Grammy award-winning Morgan Heritage on […]
3 The Art Way – A Celebration of Jamaican art, cuisine and music in Miami, 30th November to 4th December, 2016
In support of Jamaican culture, the Consulate-General is happy to share information on 3 The Art Way, an innovative celebration of Jamaican art, cuisine and music, at the Kroma Art Space and Studios, 3670 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove. The unique show features the talents of A.J. Brown, Paul Campbell and Mark Cameron and runs from […]
Analog Reggae – Forward to the Pass
Soon Come Sound Reggae is one of Jamaica’s biggest exports, an ambassador of sorts, expounding on Jamaican life brimming with Rasta humanistic philosophy. This music is the voice of many; it has crossed geographic boundaries and unified races. One aspect of reggae has remained constant or at least has evolved slower than the art form […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Lover’s Rock Reggae singer Sanchez
On November 30, 1964 Jamaican Lover’s Rock Reggae singer Sanchez was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Born Kevin Anthony Jackson, he is better known as Sanchez. He has scored big hits such as “One In A Million”, “Missing You”, “I Can’t Wait”, “Fall In Love”, “Pretty Girl”, “Here I Am”, “Praise Him”, “Loneliness”, “Never Dis Di […]
Day 335 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Board the River
For real a adventure and one of the best experiences on the island, travel down a river with a river board. Similar to the various tubing tours, visitors receive safety instructions before grabbing their river boards and jumping into the currents for a trip up close and personal with the Rio Bueno. Guides stay in […]
