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05/05/10
Jamaican music and it's effect on the Jamaican economy 2nd Part
In the seventies, while reggae music started to establish itself as an international force, Jamaican musical culture had begun to change and a new form of music was created:The final stage in the evolution of popular Jamaican music has been the develop… more »
04/30/10
The power of words and music
A weh you get da new Clarks deh dawdi,Which colour dat? Mad enuh Pawdi,You alone have da style deh Dawdi.Di Queen fi England haffi Luv off Yawdi... Real badman nuh model inna shorts,Straight Jeans cut off foot pantsEverybody haffi ask weh me get mi clark… more »
Macka's book success takes her abroad
With the release of her sophomore novel in February; ‘The Real Gangster's Wife,' she has once again caused a few brows to rise, generating so much interest that its now time to take the show on the road. "We are scheduled to be at the Broward Coll… more »
04/24/10
IRAWMA Top Nominees Follow Musical Footsteps of Famous Dads
Music legends Bob Marley, Denroy Morgan, Freddie McGregor, Fela Kuti, Derrick Morgan, Jimmy Riley, Junior Reid and Jah Thomas have an extensive list of classic recordings. So it’s only natural that the children of these veterans would follow in the music… more »
Two New Singles and Three Continent Tour for Sean Paul
With two new tracks and a three-continent tour for April, Jamaican dancehall superstar Sean Paul is keeping quite busy these days. Sean Paul, who returned from performances in Africa recently, is also toasting the success of his single with British-born… more »
Reggae/Dancehall To Gain From Digital Distribution
No one knows better than those in the music industry how difficult and sometimes unrewarding music distribution can be, but those of 21st Hapilos have found another way to intensify Dancehall/Reggae distribution worldwide while having it pay off for loca… more »
04/20/10
Access to alcohol in Jamaica
On the past sunday, there were a number of articles published in the Gleaner regarding the availability of alcohol to below age children. This is an issue that has existed in Jamaica for about as far back as I can remember. I know this because I grew up… more »
04/16/10
Get Ready For W.A.R. Stories: Walter Anthony Rodney
Jamaicans can tell you a bit about Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley or Usain Bolt to varying degrees. Outstanding personalities indeed, but what about the just as compelling icons of other nationalities? Walter Rodney is a noted champion for Pan-African liberty… more »
Nas & Damian“Jr Gong” Marley - Distant Relatives
Distant Relatives traces the direct line from dancehall reggae’s breakthrough moment forty years ago to the rise of hip-hop several years later—from Run D.M.C. and Yellowman’s groundbreaking collaboration “Roots Rap Reggae” through Supercat introducing B… more »
04/11/10
Good Times linking up with Irie Jam Media
This Spring Irie Jam Media will present the yet another staging of its always eagerly anticipated Good Times, the premiere 70s, 80s, 90s party event,… but with a twist for 2010.Irie Jam will collaborate with Quorum Entertainment, originators and prom… more »
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Sister Mary Margaret
SISTER MARGARET MARY, WHO WORKS FOR A LOCAL HOME HEALTH AGENCY WAS OUT MAKING HER ROUNDS WHEN SHE RAN OUT OF GAS.
AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT A GAS STATION WAS JUST A BLOCK AWAY.
SHE WALKED TO THE STATION TO BORROW A CAN OF GAS TO START & THEN DRIVE TO THE STATION FOR A FILL UP.
THE ATTENDANT REGRETFULLY TOLD HER THE ONLY GAS CAN HE OWNED HAD BEEN LOANED OUT BUT IF SHE WOULD WAIT, IT WAS SURE TO BE BACK SHORTLY.
SINCE THE NUN ! WAS ON THE WAY TO SEE A PATIENT SHE DECIDED NOT TO WAIT & SHE WALKED BACK TO THE CAR. AFTER LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO FILL WITH GAS, SHE SPOTTED A BEDPAN SHE WAS TAKING TO THE PATIENT.
ALWAYS RESOURCEFUL, SHE CARRIED IT TO THE STATION & FILLED IT WITH GASOLINE, & CARRIED IT TO HER CAR.
AS SHE WAS POURING THE GAS INTO THE TANK, TWO MEN WERE WATCHING FROM ACROSS THE STREET. ONE OF THEM TURNED TO THE OTHER & SAID, "IF IT STARTS, I'M TURNING CATHOLIC".
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