By jamaicans.com | January 26, 2024 On Saturday, February 10, 2024, in celebration of Reggae Month, the story of Jamaican music will be presented to South Florida in a bold and unprecedented homage. The inaugural Reggae Genealogy event, an outdoor concert chronicling the origins, evolution and influence of Jamaican music, will take place at one of […]
Photos courtesy of Karen Fuchs The Reggae Marathon, for many, is the most transfixing event on the semi-professional running calendar. Urban marathons, such as the New York and London Marathon, force runners through blocks and boroughs of densely packed buildings and labyrinthian streets. “The magic moments of Jamaica, of running in Negril, involve having the […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans Jamaican dancehall artist Mr. Vegas, 47, who was born Clifford Smith in Kingston in 1974, has graduated from Florida International University (FIU) with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology and a minor in Hospitality Management. During his studies, he maintained a GPA of 3.9. He announced his achievement on Instagram with a post […]
By Stephanie Korney, Jamaicans.com Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest has been included on the list of the 10 best Caribbean festivals compiled by U.S. News and World Report, which has determined that these are the festivals to enjoy in 2023. While the Caribbean always attracts travelers with its exceptional beaches, rainforests, and all-inclusive resort options, some of […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans Golden Krust, the top Jamaican fast-casual restaurant operator and make of Caribbean cuisine in the United States, honored Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence by compiling a Spotify playlist of the 60 most influential Jamaican songs in history titled, “incrEDIBLE: Celebrating Jamaica’s 60 Most Influential Songs Of All-Time.” The playlist is just […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans Jamaica was well represented at the 96th staging of Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Jamaica’s Grammy Award winners Sean Paul and Ziggy Marley made their presence known on the extravagant and massive floats that have made Macy’s parade a must-see attraction of the holiday season. Ziggy Marley […]
LOULE, PORTUGAL – JUNE 26: Jimmy Cliff performs onstage at Festival Med June 25, 2008 in Loule, Portugal. (Shutterstock) By Stephanie Korney, Jamaicans On August 28, 2022, Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff shared fascinating facts about his latest album release, meeting Bob Marley, and making the iconic film, “The Harder They Come” in an interview […]
Singer Shaggy performs on the stage of the 68th Sanremo Song Festival on February 7, 2018, in Sanremo, Italy. (Shutterstock) By Staff Writer, Jamaicans Rolling Stone, the American monthly magazine that reports on music, politics, and popular culture, honored the 60th anniversary of Jamaican independence with a listing of 60 of the greatest songs – […]
By Stephanie Korney, Jamaicans Jamaican reggae artist Koffee has again been included on the summer playlist of 44 favorite songs compiled by the former United States President Barack Obama. This is the sixth consecutive time a track by Koffee has been included. His complete summer playlist was released via social media on July 26, 2022, […]
Miami Gardens, Florida/USA – February 01, 2020: Vewtopia X Superfest Miami Live 2020. Saturday Live Performances in honor of the Super Bowl LIV. Young Rap and Hip Hop singers on the main stage. (Shutterstock) By Staff Writer, Jamaicans The Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea has been nominated for an MTV Video Music Award for the first […]