JaMIN at the 'BAS, a Trench Town event

11/12/2012

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Ambassador Theatre in Trench Town
Trench Town is known as the birthplace of reggae music. The number of musical greats that have come from Trench Town, including Bob Marley, is astounding. Ambassador Theatre located in Trench Town, was a place where much of Jamaica's musical talent was showcased. On November 17 the theatre will be the scene of JaMIN at the 'BAS, a concert featuring Derrick Harriott, Ken Boothe, Alaine and others. Also, the top finalists of the JaMIN song competition will perform and the winner will be announced. The Ambassador Theatre which has not been in use for some time is being brought back and the plan is to transform Trench Town into a cultural village.

Ambassador Theatre is located at 1 1/2 Collie Smith Drive. The concert starts at 7.00 p.m. For further details or to purchase tickets contact 876 412 9950. 


For more information on Ambassador Theatre, click here.


To find out more about our tours that take you into Trench Town and our Story of Jamaican Music tour, email us at info@jaculture.com or call 876 540 8570.
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Marley Legacy

03/16/2012

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Nicole Bain, writer and dancer writes about the enduring legacy of the King of Reggae, Bob Marley.
It has been 31 years since the passing of Reggae icon Robert (Bob) Nesta Marley but his musical light shows no signs of dimming. What is it about this man of humble beginnings that continues to evoke the interest and admiration of fans the world over? There seems to be no single answer to that question, but rather a number of contributing factors. For some music lovers, Marley’s genius lies in his amazing way with words. He seemed somehow to be connected to the listeners for whom he wrote.  Says Kayann, “I think, Bob is popular for the same reason the Psalms are frequently read. He gave a voice to the turmoil and desires of our heart, and then tried to offer hope for a better tomorrow.” 

But do his lyrics still have currency among a generation of young people far removed from the time in which he lived and wrote? Respected Jamaican music producer Mikie Bennett seems to think so. “I remember saying to my daughter a few years back that Bob Marley’s songs were going to affect everybody at some stage in their lives because as a songwriter I think Bob Marley was channelling a higher intelligence. I think he just prepared himself to channel the messages he got. His messages spoke to a lot of situations, physically and metaphysically.”  
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Mikie Bennett (L) chatting with guests at Grafton Studio.
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