Did it appear from thin air, or was it obeah? Jamaica’s most professional magician, Kemarch “Wizad the Magician” says his magic is all an illusion of the mind.
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OAaSIS International Foundation launches creative workshop series
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Learn ‘How to’ the Jamaican Way PART 1
Part One in a series of articles giving practical advice on handling varied challenges from cultural to financial, when staying on Jamaican soil.
Read MoreEditorial: Jamaica’s Government in the gully, hiding in the gaza
I live on an island and I cant swim! Writing about the decline in culture as I see it through hazy, myopic lenses is somewhat weird. I call the kettle black and I am a junk-filled pot. I feel like the accusing voices stick like sweat o the back of my neck and the loudest of all dissenters-the Alvins- screeching nauseatingly in my ear. This is a ‘squeakel’!
As I smoke my last cigarette, I hope I exhale the smoke as thoughts to Jamaicans to think about what two dancehall artistes and hordes of their fans are trying to do. They are going along the lines of PNP/JLP and we will not have it!
CPTC celebrates 25 years with drum and voice festival
Over three hundred performers will be the feature at the Festival of Drum and Voices in the Emancipation Park in New Kingston, Jamaica. The festival, slated for 6:30p.m., is being held Thursday, December 17, by The Creative Production and Training Centre (CPTC
Read More‘Krismus Duppy’ tames children on Mona Campus
There was a modest audience for the opening night on November 21 of the University of the West Indies’ Dramatic Arts Society production Krismus Duppy. Krismus Duppy, entails duppy culture through the tale of a two siblings being set upon by the restive spirit seeking to agitate and educate a family to do good.
Read MoreTerrence ‘Farenheit’ Harold at the right degree in talent
“Farenheit”, an international ambassador of the arts and Jamaica ‘s culture in his own rank, is skilled as musician, singer, actor and graphic designer.
Read MoreJamaicans get teaser at Ultimate Addiction for chocklit, cars, girls
Although it took some time to get the vibes going, the tempo for the event was set at good pace by the various selectors on November 21 at Ultimate Addiction.
Read MorePort Royal’s ‘Mani’ Blake contributes to Jamaica’s history
Blake, and his Jamaican partners, Wayne and Popeye, brought to shore items such as chalk pipes, onion bottles, gold, coins… found in museums worldwide.
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