Dawes, who has written dozens of books of poetry, fiction, essays and criticism, looks to celebrate Jamaican writing, oral ...

When Angie Shakira Martínez Tejera, the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Jamaica took office some four years ago, she ...

The estate of Bob Marley has lined up a series of events to celebrate what would have been the reggae legend’s 80th birthday.

Among the tunes was a version of Millie Jackson soul song, Hurt So Good. While barely making waves in Jamaica, the record became a massive hit in Britain – hitting the top of the reggae chart ...

Across Jamaica musicians and singers began to cover these songs and imitate their styles. At the same time electricity was becoming widely accessible and sound systems – mobile discos on the ...