Caribbean Heritage Month

6/27/05

(Washington, DC) – Today, the House of Representatives approved H.Con.Res 71, a bill introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland, CA) to designate a national Caribbean-American Heritage month.

“Establishing Caribbean American Heritage month will celebrate the contributions of millions of Caribbean-Americans to the United States since the inception of the country,” said Lee. Read more... (269 words + 1 image)

CD Review: Various Artists, Seasons Collection

If you are all about culture and having a good time, kicking back and listening to tracks that won’t have you peeping every second to see if the wrong ears are within reach, then ‘Seasons’ is just the compilation CD for you. Read more... (436 words)

Talk Jamaican: June 17, 2005

It’s class time again…get your book and pencils and start taking notes!

Yuh a one real fassy – Oh boy, if some says this to you then you must have done something bad to them. This expression is normally used when someone has betrayed us, or done something that a friend never expected them to do. In disappointment and disgust this will be flung at them. Read more... (283 words)

CD Review: Various, Real Life Riddim

Various Artists

[Brit Jam Yellow Moon Jamaica]

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston

From the Rhythm Streetz Series comes the Real Life rhythm compilation and trust me, it’s really something to hear. What else could you expect anyway with such conscious crusaders as Richie Spice, Spanner Banner, Chuck Fenda, President Brown, Anthony B, Chrisinti and others? Read more... (408 words + 1 image)

CD Review: Various Artists, Drop Leaf Rhythm

[Don Corleon]

It’s not often that you get a CD compilation that comes chockful of quality songs. Tracks on the Drop Leaf rhythm definitely make for listening pleasure. What makes this CD really unique is that it has a lot of things going for it. It was voted Rhythm of the Year at the recently held Richie B Excellence Awards. It is also one that is in demand as the CD compilation carries three hit songs with a fourth seeming destined to follow the trend. Read more... (413 words + 1 image)

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Caribbean Heritage Month

6/27/05

CD Review: Various Artists, Seasons Collection

Talk Jamaican: June 17, 2005