A highly talented 33-year old who has spent his life in a wheelchair because of his physical condition, acquired at birth, known as cerebral palsy, Astro is an artist. While his physical condition has severely limited his body movements, Astro uses a special device that allows him to make beautiful

Great to see Toots still at it and getting rave reviews!   He’s for sure one of the most entertaining performers I’ve ever seen… Currently on a 20 city US tour in support of the Unplugged on Strawberry Hill/Reggae Got Soul: The Story of Toots & the Maytals documentary release,

Here  is Sean Paul with Seun Kuti, a Nigerian musician and the youngest son of legendary afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti,  at the Mumbai airport in India. Sean has been touring India this week. Steve “Urchin” Wilson, Sean Paul’s Manager, and Dwight Bancey, Engineer , India. Henna hands.

  This year the Super Plus Under 40 Artist of the year Competition is scheduled to open on Thursday 1st November 2012. The general public is invited to the opening on 1st November at 7 pm. Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. and Sat. from 10.30 a.m.

UK’s Richard Tring wins! J. Wray and Nephew’s Master Blender, Joy Spence, presents Richard Tring of the UK with the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum International Bartender Challenge Trophy. Tring was up against other talented bartenders from Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Peru, USA, Canada, the Cayman Islands and Jamaica. He won

The nine finalists of the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum International Bartender Challenge will battle it out tonight. The finalists who hail from all over the world are in intense preparation mode for tonights challenge. Overseas contenders are here representing Canada, Australia, Cayman Islands, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, the UK and the US. Representing Jamaica will be Ryan

  Here’s a review by the Jamaica Observer on the Rootz Underground show held last Saturday at Hope Gardens. Read the Observer’s review here. I thought it was a great show – good crowd, nice vibes and great music with Pinchers and Half Pint demonstrating true showmanship. These two classic Jamaican artists

    Legendary Jamaican Actress of the international stage and screen, Leonie Forbes will bring to life her recently published book “Leonie Her Autobiography – Leonie Forbes as told to Mervyn Morris at a special reading and book signing at Bookophilia on Monday October 22, at 6:30 pm. This reading

  Appleton Estate 50 Year Old Jamaica Rum – Jamaica Independence Reserve, was awarded two major accolades at the Golden Barrel Awards which was held in London last week as part of UK RumFest 2012. Appleton Estate 50 Year Old Jamaica Rum – Jamaica Independence Reserve, won awards for the

  October 20, Rootz Underground presents A Rootz Garden Concert with performances by Rootz Underground, Half Pint, Pinchers, Chronixx & the Zinc Fence Band ft Lymie Murray and Gabre Selassie with Rockers Sound Station. Tickets: Pre-Sold: General -$1500, Food Inclusive VIP – $3000. $2000 at the Gate. Children FREE. Gates open