Talent shows are all the rage now from singing to dancing to drumming. North American shows like American Idol and Dancing with with the Stars are well known but many countries have produced local versions and Jamaica is no different with shows like Rising Stars, Kings and Queens of Dancehall and the...

The most popular export and one of the main reasons Jamaica is more than just a dot on the map is music. Jamaica’s dynamic, influential and ever evolving music scene is like no other and the economic contribution of music and all related industries alone is very important to Jamaica. Jamaica also...

The local music scene in Jamaica is a very vibrant one. The history of Jamaican music is a very interesting one an it is always fascinating to read books, watch TV programs or listen to veterans of the industry explaining how the local music scene has evolved from the 1950′s to what it is today....

Without a doubt music is one of the reasons that Jamaica is more than just a dot on the map. Jamaican music may be somewhat difficult to understand to outsiders but the Jamaican music industry is the most vibrant anywhere in the world and it continues to evolve with the people. In 50 years Jamaica’s...

I am still trying to do my best to highlight any Japan related news items in Jamaica’s local media. About a week ago I made a post about Masaya Hayashi – a music store owner from Japan with a keen interest in our vintage music. Recently I saw another interesting article in the newspaper...