Interview With Vas Blackwood, Creator and Owner of Vastaman.com Vastaman.com is a virtual blog that follow the life of Jamaican Vastaman. This month we interview Vas Blackwood, Creator and Owner of Vastaman.com.
10 Questions for the Chicago "Ladies of Reggae" The "Ladies of Reggae Radio" host Reggae Vibrations which is a two-time recipient of the Chicago Music Award for "Best Reggae Radio Show", and has also been voted Chicago's favorite reggae radio show on
www.jamaicans.com. This month we have 10 Questions for the Chicago "Ladies of Reggae"
Five Minutes With Cedella Marley - "Native Dawta" For many, the moment one hears the name Marley, it immediately conjures up images of elbow room only venues filled with swaying bodies and conscious lyrics doled out by a visionary in midst of becoming an icon. But Bob’s eldest offspring, Cedella Marley, is not only committed to protecting the legacy of her father but leaving one of her own. This month we interview Jamaica's 'Native Dawta', Cedella Marley.
Interview with Caribbean Art Collection Europe brainchild, Lydia Tulloch-Déhee One of the main goals of the Caribbean Art Collection gallery is to support Caribbean art and artists as well as supporting social projects in the Caribbean. The gallery is the brainchild of founder Jamaican Lydia Tulloch-Déhee. Here is an interview with Lydia Tulloch-Déhee.
Interview with Jamaica's Tech Queen, Ingrid Riley Ingrid Riley is Jamaica's Tech Queen. She has written numerous articles for the major new papers and websites (including jamaicans.com), published quite a few technology guides and is part owner of the technology company, Lee Quee + Riley. We recently interviewed her to talk about technology and Jamaica.
Interview with Audrey Gordon Jamaican Gospel singer, songwriter, based in Canada It is very rare that you find an artist that is an excellent writer and performer who commands and receives equal attention from both secular and non-secular audiences. A gospel artist that is unique, genuine, true to the music, spiritual, strong, yet very humble.
Jamaicans.Com Interview With The Consul General Of Jamaica, C.P. Ricardo Allicock This month we pose “10 questions” to Mr. Ricardo Allicock, Consul-General to the Southern United States. Mr. Allicock was appointed Jamaica's Consul-General to the Southern United States, September 2002. Based at the Miami Consulate, Mr. Allicock's duties cover thirteen southern states, extending to Arizona.
A conversation with Larry Chang, Chinese-Jamaican gay political activist Larry Chang he is a, Chinese-Jamaican gay man, political activist and founding member of the Jamaica Forum of Lesbians, All-Sexuals & Gays, J-FLAG. Recently the international scrutiny of anti-homosexual lyrics in Jamaican music has focused on dancehall artist. We discuss this issue and more with Larry.
A conversation with Tracii McGregor of Buju Banton's Record Label, Gargamel Music Vice President and General Manager of reggae superstar Buju Banton’s newly formed label Gargamel Music and former Executive Editor of The Source Magazine, Tracii McGregor discusses the issues affecting the reggae industry including the campaigns by gay rights groups, Buju Banton new album and more.
Interview with Lorrimer Burford Author of "A Jamaican Storyteller's Tale" This month we ask 10 questions to Lorrimer Burford author of the high acclaimed new book "A Jamaican Storyteller's Tale".
Interview with Marvin Hall the creator of the Robotics summer program "Lego Yuh Mind" This Month we do 10 questions with the Marvin Hall the creator of the Robotics summer program "Lego Yuh Mind". Marvin is the brainchild behind Halls of Learning, a Math teacher and former lecturer in Educational Technology at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica.
Interview with Jamaican Christian playwright Cleveland O. McLeish In the US Christian based plays are now very popular especially in the Black community. The recent success of Black American Christian playwrights Tyler Perry and JD Lawrence movie “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” has caught many off guard and Hollywood is now paying attention to Christian plays. This month we interview Jamaican Christian playwright Cleveland O. McLeish.
Letters in response to Patois Class Interview with course facilitator Heather Reid Last month's article on the City College in Birmingham, UK teaching a course on Jamaican Language and Culture generated a few letters to the instructor Heather Reid. This month she shares a few of these letters with us. ,
More Jamaicans are having fun online at Jamaicanjokes.com If you are looking for a fun place to brighten up your day online, check out Jamaicanjokes.com. This month Phil Dinham interviews the owners of this new website which is dedicated to pure fun and comic relief.
City College in Birmingham, UK to teach Patois Course: An Interview with course facilitator Heather Reid Recently City College in Birmingham (United Kingdom) started a new course, Jamaican Language and Culture, which will teach students to write Jamaican (Patois). This month we pose 10 questions to course facilitator Heather Reid.
Preserving our Jamaican Heritage - 10 Questions for Jamaican Writer Joanne Simpson Joanne Simpson is the author of many books that promote the Jamaican culture through humor and information. Her latest book "Why Heritage" is a wonderful book that provides information on the Jamaican history and culture. This month we pose "10 questions" focusing on preserving the Jamaican culture to Ms. Joanne Simpson.
Sosjamaica, reggae people fighting for human rights This month our regular columnist Philip Dinham interviews Sosjamaica whoes mission is to give correct information about the political and cultural environment in Jamaica, while aiding the Jamaican people in solving the most serious case of human rights violations.
Interview with Devon ‘Pele’ Harris Jamaica Bobsled Team Member This month check out our feature/interview with Devon ‘Pele’ Harris a member of Jamaica’s first Bobsled team, which competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics, Calgary, Canada, the 1992 Winter Olympics, Albertville, France, and the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano, Japan
An Interview with Bob Marley Photographer Kate Simon This month is Bob Marley's 60th Birthday and world wide there will be many tributes to the greatest Reggae Artist. In the late 1970’s Kate Simon photographed many of the pioneers in Reggae Music including Bob Marley. Here is an interview with her giving us some insights on photographing Bob Marley...
Interview with Gordon James This month check out our feature/interview with Gordon James, founder, creator, and sole actor/poet responsible for OUTBURSTS.
10 Questions with Roderick Grant, Owner of Jamaican Restaurant in Australia A Jamaican restaurant in Australia!!! We had the same thought of disbelief. So we thought we would get some answers from Roderick Grant, owner of Yeah Maan Rastaurant in this month's 10 Questions series.
Bob Marley Paintings by Leah Chappell As a tribute to Bob Marley artist Leah Chappell sent us 2 images of of her recent painting of Bob Marley.
Interview with Tony "Paleface" Hendriks Check out our feature/interview with Jamaican actor and comedian Tony "Paleface" Hendriks as he speaks about his life and career. Tony "Paleface" Hendriks has won acclaim across the world and some call him Jamaica's next greatest export.
10 Questions with Marlon Bolton, the 19 year old CEO of Zahni Int'l Modeling Check out our feature/interview 10 Questions with the 19 year old Marlon Bolton the CEO of Zahni International Modeling Agency in Jamaica.
Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis Check out our feature/interview with Jamaican actor "Blakka Ellis" as he speaks about his life and
career. Owen Augustus "Blakka" Ellis is a professional actor, writer and teacher,
and is widely regarded as one of the top comedic entertainers in the Caribbean.
Ms. Jamaicans.com 2004 You voted and the results are in. Meet the winner of Ms. Jamaicans.com 2004 in a recent interview.
Mr. Jamaicans.com 2004 You voted and the results are in. Meet the winner of Mr. Jamaicans.com 2004 in a recent interview.
Interview with the Southern US Rep. for the Jamaican Diaspora In June 2004 the Jamaican government hosted a conference on the Jamaican Diaspora in an effort to deepen the country's economic and political links with Jamaicans living abroad. Last month Xavier Murphy interviewed the Southern US Representative on the advisory board, Dahlia Walker-Huntington, Esq.
An Interview With The Spokesperson of Soca the Vote 2004 ("Soca D' Vote") Next month is the 2004 US presidental elections and Jamaican Americans are mobilizing to get out the vote. Here is an interview with the spokesperson of soca the vote 2004 ("Soca D' Vote").
Interview with Jamaican Chinese Missionary Linda Lowe An interview with with Jamaican Chinese Missionary Linda Lowe.
Interview with Jamaican Photographic Artist Devon Olugbenga Shaw An interview with Jamaican Photographic Artist Devon Olugbenga Shaw .
Interview with the owners of the Jamaican Clothing Line “AFIMI” An Interview with the owners of the Jamaican Clothing Line “AFIMI”.
Mr. Jamaicans.com 2003 Meet the winner of Mr. Jamaicans.com 2003 in a recent interview.
Ms. Jamaicans.com 2003 Meet the winner of Ms. Jamaicans.com 2003 in a recent interview.
Whiz Kid Turns Successful Business Man: Sandor Panton This month, we continue our focus on successful Jamaicans, with an interview with Sandor Panton.
People to Watch - Canadian Patra Read our interview with Canadian Reggae singer Lady Patra and find out what she has been up to. We'll have a discussion with Patra in our music forum on Friday July 11th from 2 pm to 3 pm.
Christian Club Operator Marshall Redwood Should Christians go "clubbing"? An interview with controversial Jamaican Christian Club Operator and Music producer, Marshall Redwood.
People To watch: Jamaican Artist Alphanso Blake An exclusive interview with renowned Jamaican Artist Alphanso Blake, whose landscape paintings have been featured in numerous group exhibitions worldwide.
Jamaican Quashi Surfboards & Surfing in Jamaica First it was bobsledding, now Jamaica has a national surfing team. Surfer and shaper Patrick Mitchell gives us insight on shaping surfboards & surfing in Jamaica.
Courtney Bennett: Island Vision Productions Our primetime inteview this month Features upcoming screenwriter Courtney Bennett.
