A Conversation with Jamaican Chef Andre Sewell
This week we have a conversation with Jamaican Chef Andre Sewell from Kingston. A graphic designer and web developer by profession, Chef Andre has a passion for the culinary arts and has been featured on TVJ in Jamaica. He was taught basic cooking by his parents, at the age of 12. As Chef Andre got […]
April Jackson Opens Restaurant Inspired by Bob Marley
April Jackson, a contestant on the BBC television program “The Apprentice,” has started a restaurant in south London called “Three Little Birds,” after Bob Marley’s song of the same name. The launch of the business was marked with a private reception attended by MC Akala and actress Dona Croll, among other stars. Jackson, 26, was […]
Twiggi & Sadiki Collaborate on “Merry Christmas”
Just in time for Christmas, we are pleased to present to you “Merry Christmas” – a joyous Reggae Christmas Carol performed by Twiggi (formerly of Penthouse Records) and Sadiki. “Merry Christmas” can be described as a mixture of traditional Christmas song and fry fish, rum cake and sorrel filled Caribbean Christmas vibes. “I think it’s […]
Sillki Wonda and Eesah of “Zincfence Family” Debut Performance During Wickie Wackie Festival
Silkki Wonda and Eesah are two rising artists out of the “Zincfence Family” pool of talent. A collective of producers and singer songwriters, the “family”, is an extension of the “Zincfence” brand popularly associated with renowned reggae artist Chronixx, and trendsetting producer & DJ known as Teflon. This tight knit group of friends have supported […]
Photo Highlights Jamaican Jerk Festival South Florida 2015
The 14th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival took place on South Florida on November 8th, 2015. It was a fun filled day with with food, family and entertainment. There were live performances by Third World, Barrington Levy, Christopher Martin, Spred the Dub Band and Chris Johnny Daley comedian. See our review of “The 14th annual […]
Skip Marley in Teen Vogue Magazine
Featured in Teen Vogue and called a member of reggae royalty, Skip Marley, grandson of Bob Marley, says that his music is about “peace, love, and happiness,” along with unity and togetherness. At age 19, he displays a strong physical resemblance to his grandfather, and his approach to music and life is very similar as […]
Can wife return after 23 years and claim Jamaica house
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My wife of three years migrated to the States. After a year she started talking funny to me and sometimes a man answered my calls. Eventually I stopped hearing from her. She didnt even send money to help me with the expenses of the children or the house which I’ve improved […]
“Let the Mural Speak: A Spoken Word Experience” Presented by Oneunited Bank Celebrating Miami’s Art Basel, December 3rd, 2015, Florida
On Thursday December 3rd, 2015, 6:30-11pm, in celebration of Miami’s Art Basel season, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, will present “Let the Mural Speak: A Spoken Word Experience” as the continuing interpretation of Thunder & Enlightening, the nationally acclaimed 550 square foot mural by celebrated Miami artist Addonis Parker, which is erected on […]
City Rock Ent’s Artists to Deliver Holiday Cheers to Jamaican Orphanage, SOS Children’s Villages
On December 12th, 2015 Texas based record label City Rock Entertainment’s artists will be delivering holiday cheers to the children of the Jamaican orphanage at the SOS Children’s Villages Jamaica. SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, non-governmental international development organization which has been working to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of […]
Beenie Man Removed from Ragamuffin Festival Lineup Following Gay Protests
In New Zealand, the organizers of the 2016 Ragamuffin Festival, slated for February 20 in Auckland, have cut Jamaican dancehall artiste Beenie Man from the lineup after gay activists objected to his appearance due to homophobic lyrics included in some of his songs. He will be replaced by reggae singer Diana King, the first Jamaican […]