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Ishango is a name synonymous with photography and videography in Jamaica. With a career spanning a decade, the artist, real name Ishaka Abu Shango, has worked with a number of local celebrities, including Usain Bolt, Christopher Martin, and Romain…
THESE DAYS, fundraisers have emerged in support of healthcare workers or other essential service personnel. So it comes with some surprise that gospel artiste Terri Cann is seeking to raise funds to support the production of her debut praise-and-…
Carl Livingstone, the older brother of Bunny Wailer; Danny Livingston, his younger brother; Cedella Marley Booker; Asadenaki Livingston, Bunny Wailer’s son; and Maxine Stowe are some of the persons who feature in Blackheart Man, a mini-documentary…
IF SELF-TAUGHT vocal violinist Ziah went with his original plan, the music video for his single, ‘ Black Magic Woman’, would have taken on obviously mystical elements, steeped in stories of local folklore’s magical heroines or spectres. The result…
Alpha Institute music students and their instructor are over the moon with the recent completion of their international exchange through the March for Music Education, which was launched in March 2019. The institution, which has been dedicated to…
In a strategic move towards driving home the message of a nation united in the fight against COVID-19, the Government has enlisted the help of those most likely to engage the masses in a manner to which they would be most receptive. To communicate…
Many modern authors write stories with a film franchise in mind. The same can be said for Atlanta-based author Richard Coore as he peddles his self-published work, Revolution Jamrock. According to the author, the book is a tale of the past, present…
FOR local dramaturge Dr Brian Heap, just being among the final 20 writers shortlisted for this year’s Commonwealth Short Story Prize qualifies as a win in his book.“I’m amazingly surprised…absolutely astonished. When I was told I was shortlisted from the 5,107 entries I couldn’t believe it… I was like, ‘What?’ “ he shared with the […]
IN keeping with ongoing global efforts to contain and manage the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Barbados has taken the decision to cancel the country’s Crop Over festival this year.The island’s premier arts and culture showcase which celebrates the end of the sugar cane crop with craft markets, soca and calypso competitions, parties, and much […]
Storm Saulter’s 2019 feature film Sprinter , continues to create waves. The film which has earned a treasure trove of awards from international film festivals, has now been added to the offering available on popular streaming service Netflix .
