Rootz Underground’s Movement is among the 36 submissions for the 2008 Best Reggae Album- Vocal or Instrumental being presented at the 2009 Grammy Awards. Rootz Underground has been making waves on the local and international scene for the last few years with their blend of roots rock reggae. For more

Today we feature Chilitos Mexican Restaurant, located at 64 Hope Road (across from Hillcrest Ave). A family operated establishment, Chilitos menu is an interesting combination of Tex-Mex cuisine with a Jamaican flavor.  While they started off a bit shaky, they’ve come a long way.   The food is good and the

Here’s a somewhat controversial new short film by Jamaican born actor and comedian, Tony Hendriks who’s now living in the UK. The film stars Marlon King. Please view it and let me know what you think! TONY HENDRIKS www.myspace.com/jamaicanpaleface www.tonyhendriks.com

Check out VIDEO interview with Dominique Brown from Random Chaos http://www.yardedge.net/music/4-minutes-with-dominique-brown

YardEdge: What is The Wanderer? Colette: The Wanderer is a small bazaar-like shop that is constantly evolving. In 1982 The Wanderer was a Mexican Craft shop, now it carries an extensive collection of vintage Native American silver jewellery and vintage/retro handbags, Carpe Diem t-shirts, Feng Shui enhancers and a variety

Jamaican artist, Berette Macaulay (in red coat above) has her artwork on display at a large group show in SoHo, New York City.  The show entitled, “Election 2008:  Square Foot Show” is at Art Gotham in New York City. If you’re in NYC, check it out – it’s running through

Kingston’s coolest Bookstore! If you’ve never been there, check out this post for more on Bookophilia: http://www.yardedge.net/entrepreneurs/complimentary-coffee-and-wireless-internet-at-bookophilia-a-kingston-bookstore-with-a-difference      

Black Zebra in concert at Red Bones October 25, 2008 Black Zebra was in good form last night as they performed to a standing room only audience at Red Bones Blues Cafe. The Kingston band consisting of Wayne McGregor, lead vocals and guitar, Richie Cunningham on drums, Katie Iver, vocals