Cultural Jamaica Magazine
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We're baaaaack! In our first article of 2012, we look at the enduring legacy of the most famous Jamaican Bob Marley and examine why his music still continues to hold sway over the entire world. Marley Legacy is written by dancer/writer Nicole Bain. |
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Dancer, writer Nicole Bain sits down with young choreographer Stefanie Thomas. Together they explore Stefanie's process for choreography, the impact of Professor Rex Nettleford and the impact of other major choreographers. Read all about it here. |
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Mr. Marley, our most famous Jamaican would have been 66 on February 6, 2011. His contribution to Jamaica is well known but still well worth repeating. Which we do. Read Bob Marley: Rastafarian, Musical Genius, Jamaican |
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Vybz Kartel has been stirring things up lately with his admission (sort of) of bleaching. What's the big deal? We break it down for you in That Damned Cake Soap. |
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The Spotlight is on... Gerard Hanson. Read Nicole Bain's interview with this artist who won the 2010 Super Plus Under 40 Artist of the Year competition. |
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Laura-Anne Fung is a young, Jamaican artist who is making bold moves. Read more about her in this article. |
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Writer/Dancer Nicole Bain reviews the latest season of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble. Click here to read about the literal and metaphorical highs and lows in the performances.
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Who won the Super Plus Under 40 Artist of the Year Competition? Click here to find out.
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Debra Ehrhardt recently staged her one woman show "Jamaica, Farewell" in Kingston to rave reviews. Read our critique "Jamaica, Gweh?" to discover why we found the play to be disturbing. |
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Our Guest Blogger (and jerk lover) Saran Hutchinson reviews one of Kingston's new dining spots, Scotchie's. Also, read her article "Right to Party" on her interesting night out immediately following the declaration of the Kingston State of Emergency.
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Read Nicole Bain's Review of the NDTC current season in "Rex would have been proud!". In Dance Review of L'Acadco's "Ship's Log: Daaance Coconut Daaance" she talks of the energy and passion of the dancers as well as the important story they convey in movement. She also shares with us her experience in a Kingston on the Edge skills swap dance class. Read in Fresh Breezes Blow about the fun she had keeping up with uber-energetic dance instructors.
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Andrea Lyons is one of many Jamaicans living overseas. In her article "My Name is Andrea and I'm Proud to be Jamaican!" she tells us how her Jamaican roots contributed to her identity. |
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Shelly-Ann Dunkley, founder of ECCO Magazine which is focused on helping Jamaicans to become green, shares with us why she started the magazine in "Why ECCO Magazine? Why Not?" |
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Marguerite Orane is one of Jamaica's few spiritual authors and is part of the large Jamaican diaspora. In our section titled "Postcards" we feature Marguerite in an interview Laughing to Freedom. In it she tells us about herself and her philosophy "free and laughing". |
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Read a recap of Kingston on the Edge 2010 which took place against the backdrop of the capture of alleged drug kingpin, Christopher "Dudus" Coke.
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These are interesting times for our island but our history has never been simple and we shall come out on the other side of this too. Read how we at JCE feel about thie most recent upheaval in Kingston's development. |
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