Independent VoYces Literary Fair is a one-day event which will feature a selection of mostly new authors who will share the stage with featured poets
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Roots play till September 30
Here are some plays on Jamaican roots you do not want to miss… Ghett Out, Run Di track, Against His Will
Read MoreWho really is ‘Richie Loop’?
The polite gent, a mannerly, humble Jamaican artiste, a thinker with a sense of humour, is proud to have a mother, who is good at dancing “as he is”.
Read MoreRichie Loop’s ‘My Cupp’ kept clean and full of vibes
He’s little known, at least in his adult years as a dancer.. but well known as a singer, rising to fame just months after the release of his single “My Cupp”.
Read MoreJamaica music countdown by Richie B as at September 24
Two newcomers enter the top 25 dancehall singles chart as well. This chart is topped by One Man by Vybz Kartel & Gaza Slim, which placed second last week.
Read MoreLegendary Arrow of Soca passes
Legendary Montserratian artiste and Caribbean icon, Alfonsus “Arrow” Cassell MBE passed away Wednesday in Montserrat after a battle with brain cancer.
Read MoreDiscover the secret to happiness – SPEND LESS
Mrs Strobel and her husband, Logan Smith, both 31, began donating some of their belongings to charity. Can you for happiness?
Read MoreJamaican’s ‘Cupp’ of skills overflow
Richie Loop’s song My Cupp is all about keeping your business to yourself, however his talent is no longer a secret.
Read MoreJamaica music countdown by Richie B as at September 17
Vybz Kartel who seems to dominate the singles chart is also at number 8 with Clarks Pt 2. The original Clarks seem to have fallen from the top 25 ranking.
Read MoreLearn Jamaican patois/patwa the Dr Suess way
The language or rather dialect of Jamaicans is being taught in many ways. Books by Joan Andrea Hutchinson, poetry of Ms Lou, the tapings of Miss Lou’s Tv series Ring Ding are a great start. Now even a audio patois version of the Bible is to be converted to a written version. Let the fun continue. Here’s Dr Suess, more can be found on You Tube. He reads the ABC book in the Jamaican patois/patwa.
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