Pure music programmes out of gas
AS JAMAICA celebrated its 40th year of Independence last year, a lot of attention was paid to the contribution of music to the island's development. That landmark apart, every attempt to sell Jamaica as a destination of pleasure and relaxation...
Out of the mouths of babes: a horrifying truth
IF THEATRE reflects the world, then the ugly picture being painted by the young shows a Jamaica and a world warped and fraught with social issues. The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC) national speech and drama finals were held at...
Ana Strachan's opera and song recital
UNDER THE distinguished patronage of His Excellency Sir Howard Cooke, who was in attendance, a large audience assembled at the University Chapel at Mona, St. Andrew, on the evening of Sunday June 22 to witness the debut recital of teenager Ana Strachan...
Jean Small is a 'Caribbean person'
JEAN SMALL went to Africa searching for her roots. Instead, she discovered herself to be 'a Caribbean person'. "The Africans don't regard us (Caribbean people) as Africans," she said in a recent interview.
Canada's National Day - A bitter, sweet occasion
MY DEARS, last Tuesday was the first of July, and it being the first of July, made it Canada's National Day. And so it was, as is the custom the world over, Canadians gather to celebrate their national day with the light-hearted and good-natured...
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