6 In The 876: The OVO Crew Meets The Unruly Gang
Hit the cipher with Popcaan, Aidonia + Chi Ching Ching in this JA-set video from Drake's OVO crew.
Tr888 From Tokyo: Bose Spotlights Japan’s Dancehall Scene In New Film
A new mini-documentary explores the history of Japan's love affair with dancehall culture.
Boys of Summer: Documentary Spotlights Youth Baseball in Cuaraçao
Words by Natalie Weiner—
It's no secret that the Caribbean is home to some of baseball's best talent. Players from the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico have long dominated in the major leagues, and more re... Read More...
Media Watch: “Unsung” Highlights Gil Scott-Heron’s Jamaican Roots
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Poet, musician, activist, and "godfather of rap" Gil Scott-Heron challenged musical and social limits right up until his death in 2011, combining jazz, blues, soul, and spoken word... Read More...
Top Honors: The Poetry + Art of St. Lucia’s Derek Walcott
Words by Natalie Weiner–
As St. Lucia celebrates its 35th anniversary of independence this year, its culture is about to get a big New York closeup. If you've ever wondered about the island's literature, mus... Read More...
Footprints: New Doc Spotlights Grenadian Sprinter Kirani James
Words by Tasha Brown—
Footprints is an appropriate title for the upcoming documentary which looks to shed light on Grenadian Olympic sprinter Kirani James' humble story. It’s clear from this preview that... Read More...
Story of A Drum: New Documentary ‘Panomundo’ Shines A Light on the Steelpan
Words by Tasha Brown—
British director Keith Musaman Morton and Trini-American producer Charysse Tia Harper are on a mission to share the story of the steelpan in their new film project, Panomundo. Panom... Read More...
H.I.M. Story: New ‘Holding Onto Jah’ Rastamentary
Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford
A little more than a month ago, I caught a stageshow in my home town of East Flatbush, Brooklyn held at Nazareth High School (Go Kingsmen!) and organized by CPR (The Coa... Read More...
Mas Appeal: Dalton Narine Puts Carnival on the Silver Screen
Words by Eddie STATS Houghton
If you weren't checking for the New York International Film Festival this summer, you probably haven't seen Mas Man, Dalton Narine's documentary on award-winning designer of... Read More...
Black Nicaragua: Bluefields Sound Documentary
Words by Eddie STATS Houghton
What do pirates, Iran-Contra and reggae music have in common? A Caribbean coastal town in Nicaragua called Bluefields, apparently. Our intrepid Miami correspondent Walshy Fi... Read More...
Rise Up: A Reggae Documentary Screening at Lincoln Center
Words by DJ Gravy
So we were asked to spread the word about the screening of a new Reggae Documentary entitled Rise Up at Lincoln Center this Thursday. We love to see reggae get it's proper recognition... Read More...