Talk Jamaican: July 15, 2005

Missed the lessons? Don’t worry there’s still ways to go. Take out your notebooks and let’s get cracking!

“A whey di rhatid yuh a sey!” – I’m sure a lot of you guys don’t have a clue what this one means. You will encounter this expression when you have just delivered shocking news to a Jamaican. As a means of expressing shock and disbelief they will burst out passionately, “A whey di rhatid yuh a sey!”  Read more... (275 words)

Kulcha Melody Demonstrates Determination and Resilience

Kulcha Melody

When at first you don’t succeed try, try and try again. If there is ever an entertainer whose determination and resilience is best animated by this gem, it is singer Kulcha Melody.  Read more... (869 words + 1 image)

VP Records’ Memorial Day Concert 2005

The VP Records 2nd annual Memorial Day concert, held on Sunday, May 29 at the Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami, Florida pulled out a massive crowd. Concert-goers were treated to high powered performances from the likes of Beenie Man and Freddie McGregor. Other artistes on the massive lineup earned thunderous applause from the crowd during their respective time slots and represented themselves well. Among those were Luciano, Capleton, Sizzla, Buju Banton, Assassin and Elephant Man.  Read more... (812 words + 2 images)

Yellowman, Sugar Minott, and 80s Revival at Mas Camp 2005

Kingston, Jamaica - 5/22/05

It was a rather historic and nostalgic moment for lovers of the 80s dancehall at the Mas Camp on Sunday, May 22 in Kingston, Jamaica. Dubbed “10 Giants of the 80s,” the show served up a lot more than 10 giants of that era.  Read more... (1106 words + 2 images)

Akon at Reggae Sumfest 2005

7/7/05

African-born musician to make his first major appearance in Jamaica

Ghetto’, ‘Locked Up’ and now ‘Lonely’ heralded the arrival of hip-hop’s newest ‘it’ boy, Akon, on the radio airwaves around the world. In Jamaica, his music has rocked the dancehall and moved the masses like few others before him.  Read more... (519 words + 1 image)