Author: Keri
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Joe Speng Ready to “Tek Charge”
Joe Speng, previously known as Jhoe Speng, has released his new single “Tek Charge,” produced by Vybnation Records. The song narrates a woman’s efforts to “tame” a roaming man, blending reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeats. Following personal loss, Speng aims to…
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Eight Questions with Jordane Wilson
Jamaican author Jordane Wilson reflects on faith, resilience, writing and the inspiration behind her books, including her forthcoming third title, Redeemed to Rise.
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Jhagroo’s New Groove
Engineer Tandra “DJ Lytes” Jhagroo has worked with Drake, Sean Paul and Coldplay. Now she’s building an art studio where Jamaica’s music and visual art meet.
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Art & Art: Stealing Hearts
Urban Vine Media and Push A Yute Inc. launched the inaugural staging of Art & Art with an intimate evening of poetry, reggae, storytelling, and soulful performances at Café Rosa. Featuring a vibrant mix of established and emerging artistes, the…
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Women Write Too!
Demystifying the Propaganda Against Women’s Literary Ability — Honouring the Ones History Ignored I’m from a small community — Lluidas Vale — and off the top of my head, I can count on one hand the people who have published…
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Book Feature: Gunshot Wedding by Maria McKenzie
What happens when an abused and codependent man becomes entangled with an independent woman? And more profoundly—what happens when a woman chooses a partner whom God did not choose for her? Maria McKenzie explores these difficult questions in her debut…
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Roots Uprooted
When children over the age of eight cannot clearly identify that February is Black History Month, it’s clear: our roots are being uprooted. You cannot kill a tree by taking its branches or stealing its fruits. But poison the roots,…
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Water More Than Flour?
Article showcasing how flour is used to make several traditional Jamaican dishes including fried dumplings, roti, and stamp and go.
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