Area Youth Foundation working with kids in tense communities
The Area Youth Foundation (AYF) led a summer camp at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Winward Road in July which culminated in a musical performance written and directed by the kids and performed at the Holy Rosary Church on Wednesday, July 30. The musical portrayed life in the community
Seretse Small of Griot Music, making Jamaica the live music capital of the world
YardEdge: Why are you an artist/musician? Seretse: Because I believe…I believe in the power of identity….the value of expression…the need for us as once enslaved people to be able to stand up whole and declare who we are. YardEdge: When did you first realize that you wanted to become one?
Tianna’s Fish Hut & Beer Joint, Fort Clarence, Jamaica
Who says there are no good beaches in Kingston? And for food…. it’s worth the trip (about 20 minutes from downtown Kingston) for lunch at Tianna’s Fish Hut & Beer Joint… What’s on the menu? It’s written on the building…. Please order here… Fish or lobster? Bammy? Festival? Steamed or
Jamaican photographer, Monique Lai, talks about when fashion meets construction
Monique Lai is a Jamaican photographer living in Brooklyn, NY. YardEdge talks to Monique about her passion… YardEdge:Why are you a photographer?When did you first realize that you wanted to become one? Monique:… very early on, I knew I had an eye, and I think I wasn’t ready for a
