Jamaican Artist and Producer BEAM Receives First “Album of the Year” Grammy Nomination

The Jamaican producer, songwriter, and artist known as BEAM has received two Album of the Year Grammy nominations for his work on Justin Bieber’s “Justice” album and on Kanye West’s “DONDA.” He is up for multiple nominations in 2022 due to new standards established by the Recording Academy. REAM is featured on the song “Love […]

“Encanto,” Oscar-Winning Animated Film from Disney, had a Jamaican Production Designer

Jamaican Ian Gooding, who was born in St. Andrew and inspired by a childhood visit to Walt Disney World that featured behind-the-scenes animations shown on “The Wonderful World of Disney” and the “Star Wars” films, has won the 2022 “Best Animated Feature” Oscar for his work on “Encanto,” Disney’s celebration of Colombian culture. The movie […]

A Perfect Synergy: Miramar’s 2022 ‘Black History Meets Reggae’ Events Series Boasted Icon Awards, Afro Carib Fest, Plus ‘Di Sound Clash’

A perfect synergy it was.  That is, last month’s series of Black History and Reggae Month events will be talked about for years to come.  In Miramar, Florida, the kick-off event held at the City’s Cultural Center, was an informative and lively affair that was attended by a slew of notable attendees to witness the […]