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15/07/2025

🎷 "What we try to do is to paint sounds...colours and effects." — Joe Harriott

Today, on what would have been his 97th birthday, we honour Jamaican jazz genius whose fearless and non conforming approach to sound helped redefine modern jazz.

Joe Harriott’s story is one of blinding brilliance, bold experimentation, and a legacy that is only now getting the recognition it deserves.

Watch this rare video—the only known footage of Harriott performing—taken during a 1969 tribute to Duke Ellington. Then read our full article tracing his journey from Kingston to the cutting edge of jazz.

📽️ : Cheeseford on YouTube

📖 Read the story
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https://jamaicans.com/remembering-joe-harriott-the-forgotten-jamaican-free-form-jazz-pioneer/

14/07/2025

Lamar Falconer, CEO of AltoLeap and proud Glenmuir High alum, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 at the CanadianSME Small Business Awards. 🎉

With development operations In Jamaica, AltoLeap continues to showcase the power of local tech talent on the international stage.

The company was also nominated for a Customer Service Award, solidifying its place as a standout in global innovation. 💻🏆

13/07/2025

Today, we welcome women who play a pivotal role in the support of expecting mothers and the birthing of children. Birth support professionals have a long history in supporting women medically and emotionally. The conversation will be rich and educational.

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11/07/2025

Happie Hour welcomes Reggae singer and songwriter, COLLÉ KHARIS to talk about his new album “Lot 13”. Join as Adrianna talks with Collé Kharis about his musical journey, and her feature on two of the albums songs “World on Fyah” and “My Chambers”.

Click link to listen to “Lot 13”
https://linktr.ee/collekharis

www.collekharis.com

10/07/2025

If you missed this year’s staging of the 18th Annual Anancy Festival, you missed a fun-filled day of folklore, music, dance, and vibrant performances.

Hosted in partnership with Jamaicansdotcom and Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, this joyful celebration of Caribbean culture continues to connect children of Caribbean descent with the rich traditions and heritage of their ancestors.

📸 Check out some of the highlights from this year’s event

🔗 Click the link to learn more about the festival and its mission.
https://jamaicans.com/anancy-festival-2025-celebrates-caribbean-heritage-with-stories-music-and-culture/

08/07/2025

07/07/2025

Homegrown With G Cole: The beauty of Jamaica and Reggae Music

04/07/2025

🇰🇾 Did you know the Cayman Islands was a dependency of Jamaica for 96 years?

📜 In 1863, Britain officially placed Cayman under Jamaican administration, extending its laws and courts to the islands.

Cayman remained tied to Jamaica until Jamaica’s independence in 1962, when it chose to become a direct British dependency instead.

Click link for the full timeline of Jamaica's and Cayman's historical relationship.

On July 4, 1959, the Cayman Islands ended their status as a Jamaican dependency and became a separate Crown Colony under direct British rule.

02/07/2025

In this episode of Married to a Jamaican, Baba from Cameroon and Elisea from Jamaica share their heartwarming love story—rooted in faith, cultural respect, and a shared love for reggae, prayer, and steamed fish 🎶🍲

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01/07/2025

In today's 'the story of' feature we're exploring Seaford Town, the unusual heritage site tucked away in the hills of Westmoreland.

Also known as German Town it was Founded in the 1830s by German immigrants brought to the island after slavery ended, it was part of a larger plan to reshape Jamaica’s post-emancipation labour force.

Promised land, homes, and a better life, the settlers faced harsh conditions, disease, isolation, and a new culture they were unprepared for. Over time, they adapted—planting crops, building families, and slowly blending into Jamaican society. Though much of the language and tradition has faded, traces of their legacy still linger in the landscape, the surnames, and the annual Boxing Day Garden Party.

📽️ : Clip from 'Hill An Gully Rider'

29/06/2025

As we approach the end of June, we revisit and welcome Minister Marion Hall, previously known as Lady Saw. Arguably, the greatest female dancehall artist, she now serves the Lord. This will be a great show! Tune in as we raise the bar of conscious reasoning.

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