Red Stripe – Make Something From Nothing
Here’s a cool video from Make Something from Nothing, the first of a series of cultural projects called ‘Make with a Red Stripe’, features a unique sound sculpture created by sound artist Yuri Suzuki, in collaboration with DJ Al Fingers, singer/songwriter Gappy Ranks and designer Matthew Kneebone. The 2.5 metre
Random Chaos & Black Zebra to Rock the House Friday
Don’t miss ANONYMOUS 2…..Music by Rockstars this Friday September 28 at 9:00pm at Redbones the Blues Cafe. BLACK ZEBRA and RANDOM CHAOS will be performing for the first time in a while! Check out our interview with Dominique Brown of Random Chaos – “Get an autograph now while I’m pleasant”
Pamela Mordecai Launches Subversive Sonnets September 20
Jamaican author and poet, Pamela Mordecai launches her fifth collection of poems entitled Subversive Sonnets on Thursday, September 20th, 6:30-8:30pm at Beit Zatoun House, 612 Markham Street, Toronto (Bathurst Station, beside Honest Eds). Admission is free; there will be a reading, book signing and light refreshments. About Subversive Sonnets: These
Darren Hogarth’s New Novel Gives a Male Perspective on Love, Spirituality and Balance
Listen here. Listen to Jamaican author Darren Hogarth talk about his new novel “Whatever Sticks Most” in which he gives a male perspective on love, spirituality and the importance of balance. Darren Hogarth started his career as a mechanical engineer, holding various different roles within the automotive industry in Canada for over
Kingston Kitchen Food Fair Septemer 2012!
Here are some shots from the Kingston Kitchen food fair held last Saturday at Hope Gardens. While there were a lot of booths with various food offerings, seems like there was less variety than previous times. Would also be nice to have some more veggie options! The crowd turned
Alexander Cooper Marks 50 Years Creating Art
After a long absence from the exhibition scene, Alexander Cooper is back in full force. Following on his exhibition of works on paper last year, which he claims was just a warming up exercise, Alexander Cooper is celebrating his own 50 year milestone in doing art with an exhibition
New Book on Football Coaching and Conditioning by Jamaican Justin Cresser
Jamaican Justin Cresser, a football coach and strength and conditioning trainer, has recently put out a new book called, Total Soccer Conditioning: A Ball-Oriented Approach. This new book is a two volume comprehensive guide (over 300 pages) to training football/soccer players to be fitter, stronger and more technically adept. From explaining
Gungo Walk World Alternative Music & Arts Festival August 25
Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Edna Manley College campus from 9:00am – 10:00pm, Joy Mechanics in association with the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMC) presents Gungo Walk World-Alternative Music & Arts Festival, an official Jamaica 50 event. Its only $100 to enjoy this
New Caribbean Cinema Launch New Film RING DI ALARM!
The Caribbean’s preeminent filmmaker collective New Caribbean Cinema, founded by filmmakers Storm Saulter and Michelle Serieux, are launching their new portmanteau film RING DI ALARM!. The film which showcases seven short stories by six visionary Caribbean directors: Joel Burke, Nile Saulter, Kyle Chin, Michael ‘Ras Tingle’ Tingling, Storm Saulter and Michelle
Olympics 2012 Highlights -Team Jamaica Setting New World Record for Men’s 4x100m Relay
Here’s one of my favourite Olympics 2012 races – Team Jamaica setting a new world record in the Men’s 4 X 100m final. TEAM JAMAICA TO THE WORLD!