Jamaica 50 Archives

Toppa Top 15: Edward Seaga Selects 15 Jamaican Music Classics

Words by Edward Seaga, Daddy Lion Chandell, Donald Clive Davidson and Roy Black— Whatever your views of Edward Seaga's politics, his contributions to Jamaica's dynamic music industry are indisputable. ... Read More...

Not a Dubclaat: Edward Seaga Praises “The Origins Of Jamaican Music,” Except Dub

Words by Sherman Escoffery-- Former Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Seaga finally arrived in New York City last week, after being delayed by Hurricane Sandy—that had shut down the entire Island of Jamaica. ... Read More...

LargeUp TV: On the Move with Jamaica’s No-Maddz

Words by Jesse Serwer, Video and Photos by Martei Korley— Even if you don't know their name, you may already be familiar with No-Maddz from their role as "the World's Fastest Band" in Usain Bolt's Puma c... Read More...

Black, Gold and Green: LargeUp x RockersNYC Jamaica Tees

Words by LargeUp Crew— LargeUp has collaborated with one of our favorite apparel brands, the highly respected and influential Rockers NYC, for our first ever T-shirt design. Designed by Jamerican style d... Read More...

Impressions: A St. Mary Mi Come From, Capleton’s Gift to Jamaica

Words and Photos by Martei Korley— Originally Capleton's annual A St. Mary Mi Come From concert was scheduled for August 5, the eve before Jamaica's 50th Independence Day. But that was before Hurricane A... Read More...

Gal Yuh a Lead: Watch Tifa’s “Hold On” Video

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo by Martei Korley— We first got put on to Tifa as one third of TNT (aka the "Badda Badda Gals") with Natalie Storm and Timberlee a few years back but she's really come in to h... Read More...

CONTEST: Inner Circle x Central Park Summerstage VIP Prize Pack

Words by LargeUp Crew— This Sunday, Aug. 19, the mighty Inner Circle will celebrate Jamaica's 50th with a New York City show at Central Park Summerstage. The epic lineup also includes fellow JA music leg... Read More...

Impressions: The Jamaica 50 Independence Grand Gala

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Martei Korley— On Monday August 6, Jamaica celebrated 50 years of independence with a massive, entertainment-filled Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium in K... Read More...

LargeUp TV: Usain Bolt 100 Meter

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos and Video by Martei Korley— Usain Bolt claimed victory in the 100 meters on Sunday with an Olympic record-setting 9.63 second 100-meter run in London, but right now Jamaican... Read More...

Independent Film: Jamaica Doc “One People” Premieres in Kingston, NYC + London

Words by Jesse Serwer— Today marks the 50th anniversary of Jamaican independence, a milestone being celebrated in various ways not just across Jamaica, but across all of the diaspora capitals, and around... Read More...

Toppa Top 50: Fifty Great Jamaicans

Words by LargeUp Crew— Today marks 50 years since Jamaica was granted its independence from England, beginning its swift transition from a colony into a cultural capital. The level and pace of musical ... Read More...

EVENT: Rice and Peas x Jamaica 50th @ Westway, NYC, Mon. Aug 6

Words by LargeUp Crew— Monday is Jamaica's big 50th anniversary, and Rice and Peas will be celebrating the momentous occasion in fine style at Westway in NYC. Get all the details from the Spliffington-de... Read More...

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