Interviews
YardEdge talks to Winsome Barrett of Winscents, Jamaican Candlemaker and Entrepreneur
Winscents, Candle making, Jamaican entrepreneurs, new business
“Get an autograph now while I am pleasant” says Dominique Brown from Random Chaos, Kingston’s most chic rock chick.
Random Chaos jammin’ at Tony’s Bar Dominique Brown from Random Chaos YardEdge went to see Random Chaos perform live at Tony’s Bar last week. The night featured Anthurium, Crimson Heart Replica, and Random Chaos, all of whom rocked. Band members of Random Chaos are Dominique Brown, lead singer, Craig “Flee”
“I didn’t choose dub poetry, dub poetry chose me” More with Charlie Bobus t
Charlie Bobus, Inspirator International Part 2 YardEdge: How have you developed your skill? Charlie Bobus: I have developed my skill through my long experience in the performing arts, having started writing and performing on stage from an early age. I have developed my skill through years of self education, online
“Motivating the masses with a positive message” Charlie Bobus, Inspirator International, professional dub poet
Part 1 Charlie Bobus and fellow dub poets at Red Bones Jazz and Blues Cafe YardEdge: How did you first become a dub poet? Charlie Bobus: I first became a dub poet through the writing of poems while attending Wolmers High, especially after starting English Language and English Literature classes.
“Our souls are crying out for depth” proclaim Jamaican dub poets
Cherry Natural Red Bones Blues Cafe showcased some of Jamaica’s finest dub poets on Wednesday, April 9. The show featured a talented cast of dub poets, including Charlie Bobus, Cherry Natural, Poppy Seed, Ganja, Takura, Lloyd Laing, Empress Natty, Mojiba, Iya, Mystic Guerilla, and the Akwaba Drummers, Supersad and Ras
Talking to Jamaican artist Juliet Thorburn (Part 2)
Madonna of the Chakras-Oil Capturing the Imagination-Oil YardEdge: How would people who know you describe you? Juliet: Sensitive, thoughtful, someone who thinks about things deeply (and maybe thinks too much at times), likes to talk about meaningful and interesting things, enjoys good company, a people person whose friends and family
Talking to Jamaican artist Juliet Thorburn (Part 1)
YardEdge talks to Jamaican watercolour artist Juliet Thorburn about her work and what it’s like to be a full time artist in Jamaica. YardEdge: Why are you an artist? Juliet: It’s a creative outlet for me- a part of my self expression. YardEdge: When did you first become
Talking to Cezar: On Songwriting
Download “Will You Be?” on iTunes Part 1 YardEdge talks to Jamaican reggae/soul singer Cezar about his new single and video “Will You Be?” and learns that this young Jamaican artist sometimes dreams his songs. Cezar: You’re always writing, whether or not you have an album packaged or not. Last