The New York Times – Music:
Millennials who yearn for a bygone era of dancing that feels pure and more organic are bringing back the basement jam, popularized decades ago by Toronto’s Caribbean diaspora.
Category: Jamaica (West Indies)
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Protoje, One of Reggae’s Premier Ambassadors, Doubles Down on His Roots
The New York Times – Music:
The musician’s latest album, “The Art of Acceptance,” features stars of the genre (Damian and Stephen Marley) and fresh updates on nostalgic sounds.
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Jimmy Cliff Brought Reggae to the Masses with ‘The Harder They Come’
The New York Times – Music:
The 1972 film “The Harder They Come” and its accompanying soundtrack brought the genre out of Jamaica and helped pave the way for future stars.
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A Texas Family Rode Out Hurricane Melissa at a Jamaican Beach Resort
The New York Times – Travel:
A Texas woman stranded in Jamaica with her family described what it was like to experience the catastrophic storm while sheltering at a Sandals resort.
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Tourists Are Accounted For After Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s Government Says
The New York Times – Travel:
Twenty-five thousand tourists rode out the storm on the island, and all are safe, according to the tourism minister.
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Appeals Court Overturns Vybz Kartel’s Murder Conviction
The New York Times – Music:
A judge ruled that the dancehall artist’s 2014 trial had proceeded improperly after a claim of juror misconduct.
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Spring Break Travel Advisories Reissued for Mexico, Jamaica and the Bahamas
The New York Times – Travel:
In recent weeks, American travelers to some of the busiest international destinations during spring vacation have been urged by the State Department to exercise extra caution.