archive for July 2008

Area Youth Foundation working with kids in tense communities

31 July 2008 by Karin in Happenings On The Edge [ 2 comments ]
The Area Youth Foundation (AYF) led a summer camp at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Winward Road in July which culminated in a musical performance written and directed by the kids and performed at the Holy Rosary Church ...

Seretse Small of Griot Music, making Jamaica the live music capital of the world

25 July 2008 by Karin in Entrepreneurs,Interviews,Music [ 4 comments ]
YardEdge: Why are you an artist/musician? Seretse: Because I believe…I believe in the power of identity….the value of expression…the need for us as once enslaved people to be able to stand up whole and declare who we are. YardEdge: When did ...

Tianna’s Fish Hut & Beer Joint, Fort Clarence, Jamaica

24 July 2008 by Karin in Good Food,Worth A Visit [ 7 comments ]
Who says there are no good beaches in Kingston? And for food.... it's worth the trip (about 20 minutes from downtown Kingston) for lunch at Tianna's Fish Hut & Beer Joint... What's on the menu? It's written on the building.... Please order here... Fish or lobster? ...

Jamaican photographer, Monique Lai, talks about when fashion meets construction

21 July 2008 by Karin in Most Popular Posts,Photography [ 4 comments ]
Monique Lai is a Jamaican photographer living in Brooklyn, NY. YardEdge talks to Monique about her passion… YardEdge: Why are you a photographer? When did you first realize that you wanted to become one? Monique: … very early on, I knew ...

2 minutes with Crimson Heart Replica

17 July 2008 by Karin in Interviews,Music [ 11 comments ]
You can check out CHR LIVE today, July 17th at Christopher's, 20-22 Trinidad Terrace, New Kingston. Showtime: 7:30 pm Admission: $400 This event is highly recommended!! If you're new to YardEdge, please sign up for YardEdge updates. Thanks for visiting!

Complimentary coffee and wireless internet at Bookophilia, a Kingston bookstore with a difference

16 July 2008 by Karin in Entrepreneurs,Worth A Visit [ 11 comments ]
Bookophilia, a new bookstore/internet cafe opened in Kingston recently. Selling books, magazines, music, art and other assorted items, Bookophilia is a welcome and overdue "new model" bookstore that has long been common in other international cities. Located at 92 Hope Road, just ...

Rootz Underground live set on XM Radio

15 July 2008 by Karin in Happenings On The Edge,Music,Music,Rootz Underground [ no comments ]
ROOTZ UNDERGROUND LIVE SET XM RADIO 101 July 16, 17 and 18 @ 6PM

Live footage of Farenheit and Jigzagula in Brussels, Belgium

14 July 2008 by Karin in Happenings On The Edge,Music [ 4 comments ]
Farenheit in Brussels: Part 1 Jamaican dancehall-soul artist, Farenheit recently performed in Brussels, Belgium as part of the promotional activities for his new single, "Hit 'Em" (with Sean Paul and Jigzagula). Check out videos of Farenheit and Jigzagula (Jason Henriques), beginning ...