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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.

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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

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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

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    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

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Back by popular demand, Juliet’s paintings are featured again here at YardEdge. Juliet’s work can perhaps be divided into 3 phases: watercolours, ethereals, and oils. Her early works were almost always watercolours, then she moved onto what she describes as “ethereals” which are also done in watercolour. She now is

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Poetry

it was twilight. and her nerves had seemed to get the best of her once again. they wouldn’t hold up against the social standing of the nights progressions…..no…her stomach was in all kinds of knots. the ones they teach u to tie on ships and when u go camping. knots

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Music

Rootz Underground Crew: Colin, Jeffrey & S.C.U.B.I. Wayne Marshall & Future Fambo Loni, Cezar & Wayne Andrew, Bobby & Petrus

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Music

To a celebrity studded crowd, Cezar and crew soulfully performed his repertoire of reggae/soul songs giving the audience at this week’s Tuesday Nite Live 110%. Joined on stage by Tornado, Cezar also gave us a taste of his dance hall skills. Cezar ably ran through his set of past hits

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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

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