Jamaican Nicola Vassell Opens Rare Black-Owned Art Gallery in New York City

Nicola Vassell, curator, writer, art advisor, and major tastemaker on the New York art scene for over ten years, has opened her own gallery in a Chelsea location she described as an “intimate and expansive” space where “ambitious shows” can be mounted. The gallery opened on May 20,2021, and employs three full-time workers and is […]

The Top 11 Jamaican Crossover Songs that Became International Hits

The island of Jamaica is approximately the size compared to many countries in the world, but in terms of reggae music, the nation is a towering giant. When people hear the name Jamaica, Bob Marley immediately comes to mind. The iconic artist is credited with bringing reggae to the world. It’s confounding to reggae artists […]

What’s It Like Being a Jamaican in Spain?

Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Spain? On our “Jamaicans to the World” Facebook Live show, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy spoke with Karen Marriott and Ana Strachan Porcar. They are Jamaicans living in Spain. Xavier: What is it like being Jamaican in Spain? Hi, I’m Xavier Murphy, the founder […]