• Wed, 16 September 2026

Interview with R&B and reggae singer, Kimberly LaLa Nain

This week we interview Jamaican R&B and reggae singer, Kimberly LaLa Nain. Ever since her birth she was thought to become a great singer, a talent she would have acquired from her father, Audley Nain who used to be a member of the ‘Jamaican Folk Singers’. Ever since her first note, Kimberly always aimed at […]

Interview with George Crooks organizer of the Brooklyn Music Festival

Senior writer for Jamaicans.com, Cathy Kleinhans interviews well-known Jamaican entertainment promoter in Brooklyn, George Crooks.  The inimitable George Crooks has once again added his heavy-weight Jammins Productions behind the Brooklyn Music Festival now in its third year.        Why did you choose the name Brooklyn Music Festival? Brooklyn is our base.  It has the largest […]

Music Review: NYMLA – Memorial Weekend

All weekend I’ve been partying with the grown folks, but I should revise that term, because in reality the party people were of mixed ages.  There were some in their 20s and 30s and then there were also the veterans.  The group I’m talking about – NYMLA, or the New York Music Lovers of America, […]

“Little Jamaica” Shows Off Its Musical Side

Saint Lucia’s Minister of Tourism Allen Chastanet warmly refers to his island as “Little Jamaica”. Just as lush, mountainous, and friendly, Jamaica’s “little sister” truly showed off its beauty and warm Caribbean vibe at the recently concluded Saint Lucia Jazz festival, May 1-9, 2010. Now in its 19th year, little sister beat out its older […]

An Easter Week-End in Bronx the Jamaican way ~ Gospel Concert Review

 So, Easter week-end, I found myself in New York with friends and family.  I was invited to a gospel concert in Bronx, New York.   You know, a Resurrection week-end an yu nat celebrating Easter if yu  nat devouring nuff bun and cheese-the ‘holy’ Jamaican traditional food for Easter!, Of course, Church is a must. From […]

A Chat with Rising Jamaican Artiste, Christopher Chambers AKA ‘Jimi D’

Christopher Chambers AKA Jimi D, is the nephew of the legendary Reggae artist Don Carlos of the ever-popular Black Uhruru group.  As a child, his uncle, the Legendary Reggae Artist, Don Carlos would always make him sing “Dancing on the ceiling” by Lionel Richie. Even though he was annoyed with that single request, his mannerly […]

Interview with Jamaican Singer, Omari

We interview Jamaican Gospel Singer Omari. Familiar to Reggae fans from his recent hits “Help!” and “Why,” Omari is creating waves in the music industry with the message of hope. His Marlin Award-winning debut “Help!”, from the album “YOW 4” Street Gospel, has enjoyed the top spot on Tempo and throughout the Caribbean.  Praised in […]

A conversation with Zerby the first white female dancehall artist

We  interview Zerby the first white female dancehall artist.  She who was born and raised in the Midwest of the United States, has defied all the odds and showed her talent as a reggae dancehall deejay. After spending nine months in the studio, Zerby has released “Ready Now” on her own label, Hotness Records. The […]

Interview: Aeion "Yaaka" Hoilett Bass Guitar/Vocal of the Jamaican band, C-Sharp

We interview Aeion “Yaaka” Hoilett  leader of the Jamaican band, C-Sharp. They are one of the most exquisite amalgamations of musical talent that Jamaica has seen in a long time. Originally referred to as Sentimental Touch in the ‘jazz world’, C-Sharp came together in December 2001 with core members, Aeion “Yaaka” Hoilett, Dwain “Wiya” Campbell […]