Beautiful Dominica: Taking in the Majestic Views of Point Galion
Residents of this hard-to-reach rural village enjoy some of the Caribbean's most unparalleled scenery.
Nature Island Views: The Sign Painter of Marigot
These roadside advertisements reflect the colorful flavor of the Nature Island.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Cover Songs by Bob Marley and the Wailers
Words by Jesse Serwer and Martei Korley—
Bob Marley has influenced a lot of people, but he had many influences, too. In their early years, Bob and The Wailers did versions of songs by the Beatles, Tom ... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Ten Hidden Dennis Brown Gems
Words by Martei Korley, Photo by David Corio—
Today would have been the 56th birthday of Dennis Brown. The late Crown Prince of Reggae died in 1999 at age 42. Though his life was cut way too short, he ... Read More...
LargeUp TV: A Day in the Life with Popcaan
Photos and Video by Martei Korley—
LargeUp has been following Popcaan's career from early, watching Fry Yiy grow from Vybz Kartel understudy to Raving King and, now, your favorite rapper's favorite dan... Read More...
Impressions: Images From Rebel Salute, Pt. 2
Photos and Words by Martei Korley—
We pick up our coverage of Jamaica's Rebel Salute on Day Two of Tony Rebel's annual reggae stage show, which featured performances from I-Wayne, Richie Spice, Chronix... Read More...
Impressions: Images From Rebel Salute
Photos by Martei Korley—
Rebel Salute is Jamaica's most significant annual reggae festival. While Sting bottles all of its hype into a single night, Sumfest splits its focus between pop and dancehall a... Read More...
LargeUp Interview: A Q+A with 2013 ‘Artist To Watch’ Chronixx
Words by Erin MacLeod, Photos by Martei Korley—
After a 2012 that ended with a Major Lazer-backed mixtape and very positive reviews for his performance at Sting, we named Jamar “Chronixx” McNaughton a... Read More...
Beautiful Dominica: Finding Paradise at Tia’s Hot Spa [LargeUp TV]
This lushly manicured sulfur spring is THE place to unwind after exploring the Nature Island. We'll show you why.
LargeUp TV: L.A. Lewis Drinks Through His Nose
Video by Martei Korley—
Is L.A. Lewis a deejay? Is he a "conceptual artist"? It's not exactly clear what Jamaica's most baffling semi-celebrity does, or is, but whatever you call the self-professed "Jama... Read More...
Impressions: Backstage with Damian Marley and Tarrus Riley in Dominica
Photos by Martei Korley—
In between hiking to boiling lakes and swimming in hot sulfur springs (more on all that soon), LargeUp caught the 16th annual World Creole Music Festival on our trip to Dominic... Read More...
Impressions: Astro Saulter’s Rising Star
Words by Erin MacLeod, Photos by Martei Korley—
"I have no voice but I am not silent. I use tools beyond my physical body to communicate. Across the years my voice has been expressed mostly through the wri... Read More...