“Arguably the most prolific female vocalist in present day Reggae, singer/ songwriter Etana has struck a cord with the masses and like any beautiful melody she’s winning the hearts of the people one song at a time.” For more information contact Melissa Eldemire at  melissa.eldemire@islandoutpost.com

All shows begin at 7:30 pm. Cost is $500.00 A Loyalty Program is available where patrons will receive a loyalty card which entitles them to 2 free shows after attending 7 shows. For more information visit:  http://www.griotpublishing.com

Help Live Music Nation make Jamaica the live music capital of the world! Live Music Nation shows begin this week- 3 venues, 4 nights, 4 artists. Tuesday, August 5: Christopher’s, Seretse Small Thursday, August 7: Christopher’s, Gas Money Gas Money Friday, August 8: Village Cafe, Ian Hird Ian Hird, Saxonphonist

  Roughly half way between Kingston and Ocho Rios, driving over Mount Rosser, Faith’s Pen is one of the few “rest stops” complete with a wide variety of food vendors and clean bathrooms (costs J$30.00 to use). The menu includes jerk chicken, pork, yam, roast or boil corn, among other

Check out these upcoming shows for Rootz Underground: Aug 17 2008 9:00P Crossroads Baltimore, Maryland Aug 19 2008 9:00P BB Kings New York, New York Aug 21 2008 9:00P Mr. Small’s Theatre Millvale, Pennsylvania Aug 23 2008 10:00A Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival Croton-on-Hudson, NY Sep 3 2008 9:00P The Blind Pig

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 on Wednesday, July 30. The musical portrayed life in the community

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 you first realize that you wanted to become one?

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?  Bammy? Festival? Steamed or

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 I had an eye, and I think I wasn’t ready for a