Why Jamaica Is Still Struggling to Capitalise on Its Global Musical Influence

Jamaican music has left its mark on genres around the world, from reggaeton and electronic dance music to regional adaptations such as Hawaiian and Japanese reggae. But as Jamaican rhythms, recordings and musical innovations have been sampled, adapted and, in some instances, reproduced without proper credit or compensation, questions have emerged about who is profiting […]

On This Day in 1946: Jamaican-American Author Michelle Cliff Was Born in Kingston

On November 2nd, 1946, Jamaican-American novelist, poet and essayist Michelle Cliff was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Best known for her acclaimed novels Abeng and No Telephone to Heaven, Cliff built a literary career exploring complex and often controversial subjects, including colonialism, slavery, race, gender and cultural identity. Drawing on Jamaica’s history and her own experiences […]