Shaggy Reinvents Again with “Mr. Symphonic”: Jamaican Music Meets the Symphony

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Shaggy, the reggae legend behind timeless hits like It Wasn’t Me and Angel, is proving once again why he remains one of Jamaica’s most enduring musical icons. His latest project, “Mr. Symphonic,” blends the rhythmic heart of reggae with the grandeur of a symphony orchestra, creating a unique experience that pays homage to the history of Jamaican music while captivating new audiences.

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Island Vybz, a Jamaican Restaurant in New York, Spreads Holiday Cheer with Free Christmas Meals

For many families in Plattsburgh, Christmas came with a warm plate of food and a generous spirit, thanks to Island Vybz, a Jamaican restaurant and Caribbean convenience store. For the fourth year in a row, the locally owned business offered free meals to the community, providing a mix of Jamaican and American cuisine to those in need.

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Young Jamaican-Crucian Entrepreneurs Expand Lemonade Brand to U.S. Virgin Islands

Juju & Cece’s Lemonades, a business founded by sisters Juliett and Gracie Reid-Ventura, has reached a major milestone with its expansion into the COST U LESS retail warehouse in St. Croix. The family-owned brand, celebrated for its Caribbean-inspired lemonade blends, hosted a launch event in December, featuring tastings, cultural performances, and community connections.

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5 Things to Know About Jamaican-Canadian Author Dr. Afua Cooper, Appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia’

Dr. Afua Cooper, a Jamaican born Canadian historian, poet, and scholar, has been honored with the Order of Nova Scotia, the province’s highest distinction. This recognition celebrates her exceptional contributions to literature, Black Canadian studies, and community building.

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What is it Like Bing A Jamaican Living in Rhode Island?

In the latest episode of Jamaicans to the World, host Xavier Murphy chats with Ann Marie Cranston, originally from Mountain View, Kingston, about life as a Jamaican in Rhode Island, the smallest US state. Ann Marie talks about adjusting to the cold weather, leaving her family behind in Jamaica, the high cost of living, being a founding member of the Jamaican Association of Rhode Island, and where to find the best Jamaican food in the state.

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Celebrating Hope Blake Wade, Best of Jamaica Fashion Excellence Awardee 2024

Hope Blake Wade is celebrated for her innovative contributions to fashion and education. She has designed gowns for the Miss Jamaica World, Miss Jamaica Universe, Miss Jamaica Nation, Miss Intercontinental pageants, and many other international competitions.

Her designs have also been worn by the Academy and Grammy Award-winner Darlene Love in performances for former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House.

Interview with Hope Blake Wade

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