Posts Filed Under: jamaica

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Vibrancy of Afrofest 2017 In Photos and Video

More than 100,000 attended the 29th annual festival, celebrating African and Caribbean culture.

By Gesilayefa Azorbo Jul. 15th, 11:57 am

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“I Had To Leave Jamaica Abruptly Because I Received Death Threats”: Why I Fled To Safety in Toronto

Being gay in Jamaica means criminalization and violence.

By Stephen Thomas and Maurice Tomlinson Mar. 30th, 1:00 pm

Historicist: Sounds of Home II

After-hours clubs and the West Indian music scene of the 1960s.

By Kevin Plummer Dec. 28th, 12:39 pm

Historicist: Sounds of Home I

Calypso as a pop culture fad or a fact of life in 1950s Toronto.

By Kevin Plummer Dec. 14th, 1:23 pm

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Cameron Bailey on the Rules of Reggae

Cameron Bailey may be the artistic director of TIFF and a renowned film buff, but reggae music will always have a spot in his heart. He'll be exploring this passion at Ah Sey One: A Reggae Insiders' Musical Journey next week.

By Carly Maga • Photo by Tony MakepeaceAug. 23rd, 11:15 am

“Independence, She Arrives With A Calypso Beat”

Half a century ago, Torontonians celebrated the independence of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 16th, 11:30 am

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Historicist: The Toronto Patty Wars

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 5th, 12:00 pm