A self-proclaimed citizen of the world, Monty Alexander has played with legends like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Miles ...

The name's Schama, Simon Schama . . . Schaken, not Schtirred. Telly's foremost cultural historian is nursing a soft spot for ...

Jamaica became independent in 1962 and Ska’s upbeat rhythm reflected the mood in the newly autonomous country. Adopting America R&B style but adding Mento elements, the new music kept a 4/4 ...

Riu Palace Aquarelle is a 753-room all-inclusive resort in Falmouth, Jamaica, that offers a variety of water sports, multiple ...

We have always known him by his stage name, but born in Hastings in 1961, Suggs bears the very British name (Scottish even by ...

A new book about the legendary reggae and dub label Studio One is set to be published later this month. No Man Is An Island ...

Music from around the world, too, was becoming more popular in America. Jamaican dub and reggae were prevalent in ska and punk music, and Afropop found its way into a variety of genres.

New Orleans jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra perform his 2007 album “A ...

The best time to visit Jamaica is November to mid-December. That's when the island's already beautiful weather (ranging from mid-70s to the high 80s all year-round) is the most pleasant and the ...

Q: What is the Jamaican Dollar worth against the Pound? A: One Jamaican Dollar is worth 0.0052 Pounds today Q: Is the Jamaican Dollar going up or down against the Pound? A: Today's exchange rate ...

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