Origins and Cultural Significance of Kumina and Revival Music
KUMINA Let’s be honest…if you’ve ever heard a Kumina drumbeat echoing through the hills of St. Thomas or caught a...
CULTURE
Bob Marley’s Global Impact and His Cultural Roots
Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley If Earth had a soundtrack, there’s a good chance Bob Marley’s voice would be playing...
From Mento to Reggae to Dancehall: The Evolution of Jamaican Music
reggae musicians Let’s talk about Jamaican music, a wild, beautiful, bass-heavy journey that started with a banjo and a riddim...
Emancipation Day vs. Independence Day: Why Both Are Vital
jamaica independence celebration Let’s set the record straight once and for all: Emancipation Day and Independence Day are not the...
How Jamaica Contributed to Global Black Liberation Movements
You ever wonder how a tiny island that you can’t even find on a globe without squinting managed to inspire...
How British Colonization Shaped (and Scarred) Jamaican Society
Let’s be honest, when most Jamaicans hear the word colonization, the first thought that comes to mind is:"Mi cyaan bodda...
A Deep Dive Into Jamaica’s Coat of Arms: Out of Many, One People
Let’s be honest, when was the last time you really stopped to look at Jamaica’s Coat of Arms? Like really...
What Marcus Garvey Really Stood For – And Why It Still Matters
When most people hear the name Marcus Garvey, they immediately picture the stern man on the “brawta money” (the $100...
The Story of Jamaica’s Independence: More Than Just August 6
When most Jamaicans hear “August 6,” a few things come to mind: bunting flags, schoolchildren sweating in uniform at a...
Forgotten Figures in Jamaican History That Deserve Recognition
Forgotten but Fiery: Jamaican Historical Figures Who Deserve a Little More “Big Up”By: Di Yard Culture Watcher Let’s face it...
Heroes and Sheroes: What Makes a Jamaican National Hero
Let’s be honest: when most Jamaicans hear “National Hero,” the first thing that comes to mind is not some ancient...
The Maroons: Jamaica’s First Freedom Fighters
The Maroons: Jamaica’s First Freedom Fighters – Or as Mi Granny Say, “Di People Who Seh ‘Mi Nah Bow!’ By:...