Documentary Film Features Jamaican Thom Bell, Writer of Iconic R&B Song “La-La (Means I Love You)”

A documentary entitled “The Sound of Philadelphia” is in development by Warner Music Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, and Imagine Documentaries. The film focuses on the 1970s “Philly Soul” sound developed by Jamaican songwriter and producer Thom Bell and his associates Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. The trio was known as “The Mighty Three,” and they […]

20 Jamaican Writers You Should Know

Jamaica has produced some of the most eloquent and relevant writers in the world. They encompass poets and playwrights to novelists, essayists, and journalists. The following are 20 Jamaican writers that everyone should know, in no particular order. 1. Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley, known as Miss Lou, authored several books and worked in TV on the […]

Jamaican Graphic Designers Can Win Prize Money For Magazine Cover For Carifta Games Programme

Graphic designers will get a chance to participate in Carifta 49. As is customary, the Games has a commemorative programme. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) thought it would be interesting to have designers vie for prize money and tokens to offer expertise to the Games 49th staging. The Games are scheduled for April 16 – 18 at […]