Third World first
An eight-year-old prodigy braces a gigantic cello across his chest, studiously practising a piece of classical music. In another part of ...
Calling Rubén González
For someone with no performing talent whatsoever (the only instrument I play is the typewriter), I’ve devoted a massive portion of my...
Mizik A Nou — the Caribbean music scene
On a July night, while darkness stalks New York’s Central Park, 12 men dressed in black shackle their hands with silver manacles....
Upbeat | Music Reviews (September/October 2000)
Pick of the Month Bring Down the Power by Ella Andall Ella Andall’s music is closer in spirit to the African protest sound of singers...
Jamaica’s Chris Blackwell
Blackwell’s island In 1958, Chris Blackwell, a 21-year-old white Jamaican, started a small record label in Kingston. Producing the...
Word of mouth (Jan/Feb 2018)
It’s Carnival time! Come on a panyard lime with Barbara Jenkins, experience the thrilling, shape-shifting ritual of J’Ouvert in a poem by Shivanee Ramlochan, and discover Carriacou’s unique Shakespeare mas. Meanwhile, Jamaica celebrates its musical heritage at Reggae Month
Playlist (Jan/Feb 2018) | Music reviews
This month’s listening picks
Bookshelf (Nov/Dec 2017) | Book Reviews
This month’s reading picks in our books column
