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Reggae Dancehall Pioneers: Jimmy Cliff | The Harder They Come, Island Records & Reggae's First Movie Star
From rural St. James Parish to the Kingston streets of The Harder They Come — the full story of Jimmy Cliff, his early career at Beverley's Records, …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Willie Haggart — The Dancehall Kingpin Who Built a Business Empire
William Augustus Moore was born in the concrete towers of Arnett Gardens — one of Kingston's most volatile garrison communities — and died on the cor…
1 month ago
JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Christopher "Dudus" Coke — The Day the Jamaican Military Invaded Tivoli Gardens
Christopher “Dudus” Coke was called many things — kingpin, fugitive, community leader, and President of Tivoli Gardens. But in 2010, one extradition …
1 month ago
THE HISTORY BEHIND JAMAICAN FOOD: Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork — The Wild Boar Beginning | Part 3 | Why Jerk Pork Came Before Jerk Chicken
Our latest exploration traces the origins of jamaican jerk, showing how indigenous knowledge and cooking traditions were foundational to this caribbe…
1 month ago
THE HISTORY BEHIND JAMAICAN FOOD: Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork — The Island Before the Fire | Part 2 | How Taíno Food Knowledge Shaped Jerk
Our latest exploration delves into the origins of jerk, tracing its roots from a basic survival food to a revered culinary tradition. We investigate …
1 month ago
Reggae Dancehall Pioneers: Desmond Dekker | Jamaica's First International Star
A powerful voice and rhythm emerge from a London flat in 1969, captivating listeners with a sound England had never heard before. This video explores…
1 month ago
THE HISTORY BEHIND JAMAICAN FOOD: Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork — Smoke That Had to Disappear | Part 1 | The Survival Story Behind Jamaican Jerk
Welcome to another episode exploring the history of food, specifically focusing on the origins of Jamaican cuisine. We dive into the story behind jer…
1 month ago
Reggae Dancehall Pioneers: Leslie Kong | The Unsung Producer Who Launched Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff & Toots
Leslie Kong had no musical training, couldn't read music, and ran an ice cream shop on Orange Street Kingston. He also discovered Bob Marley's first …
1 month ago
JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Delroy "Uzi" Edwards — The Bloodiest Jamaican Kingpin in Brooklyn History
Before the verdict was read, the jury asked the judge for protection. That tells you everything you need to know about Delroy "Uzi" Edwards.
Born in …
1 month ago
The Army That Joined the Revolution: Trinidad 1970
In April 1970, soldiers of the Trinidad Regiment boarded armed gunboats and sailed toward Port of Spain — not to suppress the uprising, but to join i…
1 month, 1 week ago