The Family in Cuba
Would you believe I now know more relatives from my father’s side in Cuba than in Jamaica, although that side of my family was born right here! Maydolys, (Back) Hector Ian Casrlos (Front) A few years ago …
‘I and I build the cabin’- 192 years of landlessness and the unfinished emancipation of Jamaica
I and I build the cabin,I and I plant the corn,Didn’t my people before meSlave for this country,Now you look me with a scorn,Then you eat up all my corn. Those …
Bullhead Mountain, Dead Center Of The Island
Isn’t it fascinating that dead center of the beautiful island of Jamaica stands a mountain range from which you can get a fantastic view of sections of the parishes of Clarendon, St. Ann, St. …
Jamaica An English-Speaking Country?
Every time I hear someone say Jamaica is an English-speaking country, I have a good laugh. Not only because the last survey (2007) done on the topic showed that less than …
Thank You, Miss Lou
The entire month of September every year, should be dedicated to honour the late Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley O.M., O.J., M.B.E. D. Lit. For not only was she Jamaica’s first recorded artist, a literary genius, comedienne, actress, …
Don’t Dilute Our Culture!
I couldn’t agree more with the late great Marcus Garvey when he said, “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture are like a tree without roots.” …
Tallawah, Keeping Mento Alive
Mento is one of Jamaica’s oldest music genres and still remains popular, thanks to small bands like the Florida based Tallawah Mento Band. Tallawah leader Colin Smith is a successful businessman, …
Lest We Forget
So often the kindness of those who cleared the path and carried the torch for us so that we are better today than we were yesterday is forgotten. Are there roads …
Economic Potential Of Preserving And Incentivizing Our Musical Legacy – Part 6
This series of articles about Jamaican musicians continues with information about Sean Paul, Judy Mowatt, Linton Kwesi Johnson and the Mighty Diamonds. 35. Dutty Rock – Sean Paul – 2002 – …
Economic Potential Of Preserving And Incentivizing Our Musical Legacy – Part 5
In this issue I share information about 6 of the artistes in the 58 albums which are the works of pioneers in our rich musical history. 1,000 Volts of Holt – …
Economic Potential Of Preserving And Incentivizing Our Musical Legacy – Part 4
This week I continue to share thoughts on the 58 albums by the greats who have contributed to the development of our music. 45. Tease Me – Chaka Demus & Pliers …