Jamaican Street Dance History
Jamaica’s street dance culture dates back to the late 50’s early 60’s. In anticipation of Jamaica gaining independence from Britain, the late 50’s brought about a new found spirit of nationalism. Inspired by this, local jazz musician and pioneering producer “Coxsone” Dodd was driven to create a uniquely Jamaican dance sound. This music was called […]
Babysitting at Work: The Homewrecker and the Stripper – Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 94
I knew being a manager would be difficult, however, I never expected it to be this hard. I was now a babysitter, referee, time clock, protector and relationship advisor. The latter happened due mainly to me starting to be extra friendly to the ladies at work. I was on the lookout for a “wife” so […]
Jamaican Joke: Him ago live long!
A group of Jamaican people were in church for a 10 o’clock funeral. Up till 2:30 di body hadn’t arrive and mourners starts to vent their anger. Just as the ppl were talking, the brother of the dead man, looked through the window and saw the hearse coming and said , “rhatid! See him […]
Romance All Round: What Is For You – Part 18
The evening before classes started back up again for the term, Kevin was the one to take me back up to campus. I couldn’t have been happier as I threw my things into the trunk of his car. I had left for the break single and was now going back with my dream boyfriend. I […]
Top 20 Names You Know Are Jamaican Men
If you live outside of Jamaica there are certain names you hear and you know that person has to be Jamaican or of Jamaican descent. In Jamaica you hear these names all the time. We have compiled a list of the top names that probably says they are Jamaica or of Jamaican descent. Honorable mention: […]
Racial Profiling & The Illegal Alien Code Of Conduct – Memoirs of an Illegal Alien Part 93
The group of 5 black teenage boys were whispering to each other and looking around as they walked in the store. I followed them from a distance and observed there actions. They were joking around like typical teenagers. One of them took a bag of Fritos chips off the shelf and walked to the cashier. […]
Video: Joan "Bumpy Head Gal" Andrea Hutchinson – Jamaica Brawta 2011 Performance Part 2
Jamaica Brawta 2011 Performance in Hollywood, Florida by Joan Andrea Hutchinson. She is a well respected writer, motivational speaker, actress, tv/ radio producer; training in radio and television production and news (Jamaica, Holland, South Korea, Japan , the US and Benin). She has produced a few CDs including her latest “Jamaican Proverb: Pretty & Proud”. […]
Video: Joan "Bumpy Head Gal" Andrea Hutchinson – Jamaica Brawta 2011 Performance Part 1
Jamaica Brawta 2011 Performance in Hollywood, Florida by Joan Andrea Hutchinson. She is a well respected writer, motivational speaker, actress, tv/ radio producer; training in radio and television production and news (Jamaica, Holland, South Korea, Japan , the US and Benin). She has produced a few CDs including her latest “Jamaican Proverb: Pretty & Proud”. […]
VIDEO: The Traditional Jamaican Happy Birthday Song performed by Jamaica Folk Revue
Here is the traditional Jamaican Happy Birthday Song made popular by Miss Lou on her show “Ring Ding”. Here are the song words. Enjoy “Happy Birthday Jamaican Style”!!! The Traditional Jamaican Happy Birthday Song – English Lyrics (Stanza Words written by Jamaica Folk Revue and Xavier Murphy) Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Happy Birthday to you […]
Video: "Solas Market" performed by Jamaica Folk Revue
Jamaica Folk Revue Live Performance of “Solas Market” at the 2010 Anancy Festival. Anancy (Ananse or Anansi) is the West African trickster hero of numerous folk tales that are popular across the Caribbean and throughout the African Diaspora. This clever and conniving character is familiar to millions of people around the world. Anancy Festival is […]