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the old boy

Flankers Primary School. Flankers, Mo Bay, Jamaica

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Illusive ‘11.

• Tribal Print Open Cardigan.
• Black Romper.
• Pearl Accessories.
• Black Laced Cage Sandals.

“If Jah” -Tony Rebel

…Real tune *brap brap*

I love my Jamaican skull candy earphones.

untitled by Claggie on Flickr.

Jamaican Cola, at the Jerk Center in Tarpon Springs

Jamaican Cola, at the Jerk Center in Tarpon Springs 

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jamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaica i miss you :(

Australia, Jamaica, England, Italy, and France.

Maurice Smith argues in favor of increasing the length of time students in Jamaica spend in school. It's an issue I've been thinking about for some time now. Given the low quality output from the system and the fact that the school plant is unoccupied for a full two months, while teachers still get paid, why not make use of the chance to help kids learn some more?

I miss this place :/

Paint does dry so nothing sticks.
But memories are driven into its
Colours. To see walls torn down and fixed,
Floors ripped up to restore; but lives
Stay to haunt the place. A soul
May remain forever till Dooms Day
And live on thus formed.
Dust on carpentry danced a waltz
With small currents of wind.
Memories can’t be so removed.
They live in Space Time.

At a time when many a Jamaican is concerned about the death of traditional art forms, the Braata Folk Singers reminded us that we can relax, as that will not be happening anytime soon.  The New York based group presented ‘Wheel an Come Again’, which could not have been a more appropriate name for only their second concert season.  The twelve member group delivered folk song after folk song with such poise and passion that it is obvious why they got their name, as they left the audience wanting more…Jus a lickle braata.

Led by the talented Andrew Clarke, who performed as a chorus member, the group walked us through classics such as “Liza”, “Sammy Dead”, “Banyan Tree” and “Love is a funny likkle ting”.  Songs such as “Betta Woman Dan Yu” and “Why Woman Grumble” had the audience in laughter. 

Andrew Clarke (Director), getting into the spirit.

The stage was cleverly designed to incorporate many typical elements of Jamaican culture, such as the coal stove with the dutch pot on it, the coconut stand, and various simulations of market stalls.  The use of colour was adequate and the costuming very appropriate.

The twelve singers delivered a balanced sound, and neatly executed the choreography with great expression.  Outside of a few missed entries, the blend of voices was exceptional.  Soprano, Dianne Dixon, seemed to have the crowd in the palm of her hand with every antic and expression she shared.  Andrew Clarke featured many times with his clean tenor voice.  This was supported by an ensemble cast of church goers, and shoppers in the market, not to mention the cute Matthews sisters, Courtnae and Joelle.

The singers could not have done so well without the support of the amazing and competent band, comprising of keyboardist, Garnet Mowatt (who contributed to some of the arrangements created by Andrew Clarke), Matthew Silpot (Keyboard), Marcus Williams (Percussion), Palomin Hassad (Percussion) and the legendary, Carrot Jarrett (Percussion).

Overall I give the Braata Folk Singers an ‘A’ for a concert well done.  I definitely got my money’s worth, not to mention the complimentary food provided in the intermission, and the souvenir program provided on entry to the theatre.  I would encourage you to support this talented group as they move forward, ensuring the maintenance of our heritage in the New York/Tri-state area, and I’m certain soon to the rest of the world.  The group also has CDs and t-shirts available at a minimal cost.  Mi definitely waan braata of the Braata Folk Singers.

Find Braata Folk Singers on Facebook (Like their page): http://www.facebook.com/pages/Braata-Folk-Singers/220816651267952

Photos Courtesy of Wide Vision Photography (marcia@widevisionphotography.com); Band photo by Mario Guthrie Photography (http://megphotos.tumblr.com)

Me at Blue Mountain peak!!!!

untitled by Claggie on Flickr.

Me at Blue Mountain peak!!!!

Andrea Chung - mixed media artist from Jamaica

Ok, so before I even left for Jamaica I had planned to take a bunch of pictures during my trip to post here on Tumblr. HOWEVER, the night before I left my camera dropped and fell on the lens and broke it. And so, a lot of the pictures I took came out kind of crappy, but I got a few good pictures from a farm I visited in Saint Ann Parish. 

                                          SUGARCANE!!!

 

My family is planning to go back next year for Independence being that Jamaica will be celebrating 50 years of Independence. Also, my dad is from Clarendon so we’ll be going back there to visit friends and family and to go to The Denbigh Agricultural Show. 

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Mom went to Jamaica today, wonder if she landed yet. Miss my mommy 

Andrea Chung - mixed media artist from Jamaica

one love.

Gyptian - Acoustic Session

A strange connection to the World
Feeling and seeing as you may not.
Among the dreams of the fallen
Do we all fall in to utter death.
Forged my dreams by night and
Dreamed in day. I’ve run out of dreams
Searching any where for something to
Look at in my mind and now
My death is my dreams and
My innocence is taken; I’m scared.
Famine from Light, abundance of
Black and words a-fire molded
My sanity to fluctuate
Between colours of all shades.
Painted masks at arms reach;
A traveler of Souls.

My 1st time at Glorias… the shrimp was WOW 

one love.

Blue skies today

…………  the room in my neighbour & friend´s house , where I sleep during my stays , until I manage to build my own little house on my place  …………

…………  he used to have an alltime twinkling eye , R.I. P. cute little *Puppy 2eye*  …………

Just For Laughs Festival: Wil Sylvince - Jamaican Speak (by justforlaughscomedy)

First 2.5 mins or so is great/funny on language…just watch that.

menu door

donkey, jamaica style 

Blue skies today

"I’m in the “The Community” tonight"

“He said a penalty will be imposed on mothers who falsify information or refuse to give details of their child’s father in the registration process. Vaz said if the mother is unable to disclose the father’s name, she would have to provide the reason on the appropriate section of the birth registration form.”

- Fathers’ names to be mandatory on birth certificate - News - Go-Jamaica

Submitted by: takemeawayy

“I’m in the “The Community” tonight”

- ME

Jamaica

I WUV MY JAMAICA SHIRT :D

I’ll be trying this tomorrow, I don’t eat red meat so this caught my eye and I had to try.

Jamaica

Mexican hibiscus drink

Bob in Kingston, 1978.

My twin, Alexa. #DCCarnival

“Nobody Canna Cross It” Twanging (Refix Video) - Dj Powa

The hottest viral video in Jamaica at the moment. 

this guy is a friend of our family. And is a neighbour of our land in jamaica. HOW cooool. :

i want to go back to jamaica so bad. just looking at the pictures is making me nostalgic, walking down to Ash. Havent seen Dool in ageeeeeeeeeees. I remember we were doing a long walk down to our family graves and we ran out of water, so he gave us some watermelons to eat to quench our thirst.

his house was tinyyyyy. and he had the tiniest dog. omg. Like these pictures are literally right next to us. If the camera was more to the right, you would see a tiny blue house! aw man.

So if everything works out, I’m going to the homeland this year! With Francesca! Random! Haha. Ugh time to starve myself and get skinny……shit.

I know we’re used to the Marley dreads but I’m loving the Marley fro yo!

Bob in Kingston, 1978.

photographed by Kate Simon