Marlon James Interview: “I Might Stay Away From Jamaica for a Little Bit”
The Author of A Brief History of Seven Killings Has Had No Reaction from the Marley Family Marlon James was born in Kingston, Jamaica, the son of two police officers. After earning a living designing album covers, he developed his interest in creative writing via the Calabash Literary Festival writer’s workshop. His debut novel, John […]
The Evolution of Lieutenant Stitchie
Interview & New Music From The Dancehall Governor Turned Gospel Artist Twenty-five years after he became the first Jamaican dancehall star to drop an album for a major U.S. record label with his debut album The Governor (Warner/Atlantic), Lieutenant Stitchie continues to govern our thoughts. He delivered an electric performance at Rebel Salute, 2014 and released […]
Clarks: The Book
Read All About The Wickedest Dancehall Footwear What adidas shell toes are to hip-hop, Clarks are to reggae. From Little John’s Jammy’s classic “Clarks Booty” to Vybz Kartel & Popcaan’s smash hit “Clarks,” these shoes have been chronicled in endless dancehall tunes. And now there’s a book that tells the full story that’s a must have […]
Author Treks Through Jamaica, Africa, and the USA “Searching For Zion”
Emily Raboteau’s New Book Is One Reggae Lover’s Literary Quest For The Promised Land In her book Searching For Zion, Emily Raboteau sets off on a diasporic quest for the mythical promised land that so many reggae artists have sung about over the years. If you’ve ever been puzzled by songs like Demond Dekker’s “The […]