archive for February 2009

• New Monthly Photography Exhibition Opening Feb 22

  20 February 2009 by Karin in Happenings On The Edge,Photography [ 2 comments ]

  Photograph by Neil Williams The grand opening of a new monthly event called 'Just Photographs' will take place on February 22 at the Photography Place - a Gallery dedicated to the Fine Art of Photography. It will be open on the ...

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• A New Look At Reggae Album Covers

  19 February 2009 by Karin in Art,Music [ 3 comments ]

  Check out this fascinating article about reggae album covers and their connection to Jamaican art, culture and our musical history... Read more at www.crestock.com

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• Live Music Continues Wednesdays At Suzie’s Bakery

  18 February 2009 by Karin in Happenings On The Edge,Music [ no comments ]

  Live music continues in Kingston every Wednesday at Suzie's Bakery thanks to Griot Music. Tonight features singer/songwriter Bijean Gayle performing his originals with rising guitarist "Shortman" . No cover charge. Showtime 9:00 pm. Suzie's Bakery, Southdale Plaza. For more information contact: 968-5030

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• Could Dancehall Be The Ruination Of Reggae?

  17 February 2009 by Karin in Current Affairs,Music [ 2 comments ]

  An interesting event coming up in New York... Could Dancehall be the ruination of Reggae and by extension the Jamaica brand?  A  Community Forum. The Coalition to Preserve Reggae music (CPR) in association with ZYNC TV NEW YORK LINKS will host ...

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• YardEdge Talks to Jamaican Songstress Tessanne Chin, Part 2

  17 February 2009 by Karin in Interviews,Music [ 1 comment ]

  Part 2 of a 2 part interview YardEdge: If you could be doing anything you wanted, what would that be? Tessanne: I am doing what I always wanted to !!!  And I believe I can do anything I want within  reason I ...

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• YardEdge Talks To Jamaican Songstress, Tessanne Chin Part 1

  15 February 2009 by Karin in Interviews,Music [ 6 comments ]

  A relative newcomer to the Jamaican music scene, Tessanne Chin has been wowing audiences with her powerful vocals and her soulful rock style. Before branching out on her own, Tessanne was part of reggae-rock band "Mile High" and toured with ...

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• Catchin’ Up with Dominique Brown of Random Chaos

  13 February 2009 by Karin in Music [ 13 comments ]

  Dominique Brown of Random Chaos YardEdge talked to Dominique Brown of Random Chaos about their plans for 2009 and how she felt about what they achieved in 2008. Dominique reported that in 2008, Random Chaos worked on 20 original songs and plans ...

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• Jake’s Introduces Wellness Weekends

  12 February 2009 by Karin in Yoga [ 2 comments ]

  Jake's Driftwood Spa is now offering a variety of yoga, pilates and dance classes every weekend. Jake's is a fantastic place so I can only imagine what  yoga at Jake's must be like!

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