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Media Watch: “Unsung” Highlights Gil Scott-Heron’s Jamaican Roots

Words by Natalie Weiner— Poet, musician, activist, and "godfather of rap" Gil Scott-Heron challenged musical and social limits right up until his death in 2011, combining jazz, blues, soul, and spoken word... Read More...

EVENT: Christopher Martin on the LargeUp Sessions (2/6)

Words by LargeUp Crew— After a week off, the #LargeUpSessions are back tonight, and we're bringing one of Jamaica's top young crooners, Christopher Martin, through to help us celebrate. For those of you ... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Ten Ways To Celebrate Bob Marley’s Birthday

Words by LargeUp Crew— Today would be the 69th Earthstrong of the Caribbean's greatest musical ambassador, Bob Marley. As usual, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate the occasion. Here's a few top choices.... Read More...

Track and Feel: Usain’s New Game(s)

Words by Jesse Serwer Track careers are short lived. Runners peak in their early 20s. By age 30, things are pretty much a wrap. Though still at the top of his game, the world's fastest man Usain Bolt alr... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Caribbean Footballers

Words by Jesse Serwer Four years ago, the hype in this part of the world—Brooklyn—was all about Trinidad's Soca Warriors, then making their first ever World Cup run. T&T didn't qualify this year, n... Read More...

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