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Steel Pulse’s Chant Resonated at Ft. Lauderdale’s Sold Out Culture Room

The legendary British roots reggae band collective, Steel Pulse, kicked-off its return to South Florida on December 28, 2018—the first of two shows on consecutive nights.   It would be remiss to not give a little historical background where the iconic Steel Pulse is concerned.  Originally formed in Birmingham, England in 1975, Steel Pulse are the […]

‘Let There Be Reggae’ Art Basel Miami 2018 Exhibition, VP Records’ Patricia Chin Beamed Brightly

Every year, Miami Art Week attracts thousands of art patrons, together with artists, celebrities, musicians and art aficionados from across the globe to immerse themselves in the arts.   Known as Art Basel, the 2018 installment of the three-day Art Exhibition took place December 6th—9th in the Miami Beach and Wynwood sections of the city.   Art […]

A Top Class Concert – Tarrus Riley & Special Guest Jo Mersa Marley in South Florida

The long holiday weekend in the United States was an ideal time to spend an evening with Tarrus Riley and Jo Mersa Marley. Attending this concert was a great choice for couples date night or an evening on the town with friends. For anyone in the South Florida area, the Charles F. Dodge City Center […]

Alongside Real Youth Promotions, Stone Love’s 46th Anniversary Bash Was One For The Ages

As expected, there was a lot of excitement in the build-up to Stone Love Movement’s 46th Anniversary bash held in Cooper City, Florida on Thanksgiving Eve, November 21, 2018. Presented by Real Youth Promotions, the event was a huge success and certainly took the packed Temple Beth Ballroom audience down memory lane as patrons rocked […]

Photo Highlights: Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival South Florida Was a Tasty and Musical Affair

The 17th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival that took place on Veterans Day, November 11, 2018 in South Florida delivered an awesome day of food, music and fun-filled activities for all ages. As it happened, thousands flocked to Markham Park—located on the outskirts of the City of Sunrise—and indulged themselves in the ultimate Caribbean jerk […]

Photo Highlights: Miami’s Temperature Elevated During Carnival Fever 2018

It was bacchanal time in Miami over Columbus Day weekend! The 34th annual Miami-Broward Carnival celebration was nothing short of a cultural spectacle—which capped off the annual Caribbean Carnival season with an ostentatious display of West Indian music, fashion and culture. Aside from the many masquerade bands that strutted their stuff in competition for prizes, […]

Photo Highlights: Jamaica’s Eclectic YUSH! Party Series Touched Down in Miami With Nuff Attitude

YUSH!, the signature party series native to Kingston, Jamaica, recently touched down once again for a one-night stint in Miami, Florida. The party event was hosted by Jamaican dancehall artist, Baby Cham, who is perhaps best known for his Ghetto Story smash hit collaboration with American R & B songstress, Alicia Keys. The 90s-themed YUSH! […]

Jamaica and Film

The beauty of Jamaica cannot be denied. Christopher Columbus called Jamaica the “fairest island” he had ever seen. Pirates became so entranced with the island that they sometimes opted to stay they rather than continue looting. And now, Jamaica’s natural beauty has made it a draw for modern moviemakers. International moviemakers have been coming to […]

Feature Films Shot in Jamaica

Since the early 1900s Jamaica has been a great location to shoot films. Jamaica’s natural beauty makes it a very attractive location for filming. Here is a list of feature films shot in Jamaica from 1953 – 2011. Shottas Access Pictures –  2002 Director: Cess Silvera Writer: Cess Silvera Production Companies: Access Pictures,  Emmett/Furla Films, […]