JAMAICA
'From Ghetto Gyal to Superstar’ – Alicai Harley Has Risen
Our first Share Location of 2021 takes us to Thornton Heath aka "Jamaica 2.0" to chat ASMR and working with Tony Matterhorn.
Lila Iké Is Singing Jamaica's New Era of Redemption Songs
"I want to dismantle the idea that you're expected to make a type of music because you're from a particular country."
American Farmers Are Panicking Because Coronavirus Is Holding Up Worker Visas
Farmers who rely on thousands of foreign workers are racing against time as the growing season begins.
Guy Who Pretended to Have Coronavirus on a Plane Did It for the 'Gram
James Potok, whose antics grounded a flight en route to Jamaica, said he was hoping to go viral because he’s “an artist.”
Buddy’s Incredibly Hilarious Joke About Having Coronavirus Ruins Vacations
The Westjet flight to Jamaica turned back around to Toronto after the 29-year-old man, seen taking selfies with passengers, made the “joke”.
Dancehall Is Fighting to Protect – and Copyright – Its Dance Moves
The dance moves you might break out at Notting Hill Carnival this weekend are at the centre of an increasingly urgent debate about cultural copyright.
Black Woman Wasn't Allowed to Fly Without Covering Her "Serena Booty." American Airlines Just Apologized.
“I've seen white women with much shorter shorts board a plane without a blink of an eye."
Confronting the Colonial Past of Jamaica's Hard Dough Bread
Also known as “hardo,” the bread is a thick and ever-so-slightly sweet loaf consumed widely in Jamaica, but whose origins span the globe—and the country's history.
The Hidden Iconography in Jamaican Easter Food
From steamed fish and hard dough to bun and cheese, traditional Jamaican Easter food reflects the country’s rich and complex Christian history.
Jamaican Beef Patty Recipe
This baked handheld Jamaican classic has a turmeric-loaded flaky crust and a filling loaded with flavor.
Inside Japan's Surprising But Thriving Jamaican Food Scene
Bob Marley’s 1979 tour of Japan sparked underground interest in Jamaican culture—and food. I met some of Japan’s reggae super fans who started their own Caribbean food spots.