Set for Ash Wednesday, March 6, the Jamaica Gospel Song Competition’s free semi-final concert promises patrons a holy and memorable show. Organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) an agency of the Ministry of culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the spirited concert will see the top 25 semi-finalists from across the island compete for a top ten spot at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, RannyWilliams Entertainment Centre, 35 Hope Road, Kingston 10, beginning at 6:00 pm.

Taken from their GRAMMY-Award winning album, 44/876, Sting & Shaggy have today launched a new video for their single, “Just One Lifetime,” helmed by acclaimed director Joseph Khan (credits include U2, Taylor Swift, Eminem, Katy Perry).

NEW YORK, NY – Jamaican-born New York designer Glenroy March didn’t disappoint this season and attendees at the Fall 2020 presentation on Monday, February 11 had high praises for House of D’Marsh. The presentation was held at The High School of Fashion Industries in New York City’s Chelsea area.

Amateur Night on the Mound, the Roots, Rock and Reggae based talent competition series held amidst the Reggae Month 2019 celebrations, saw scores of patrons turn out for the Grand Final on Tuesday, February 26 at the Victoria Pier, Kingston Waterfront. 

Spragga Benz, one of Jamaica’s most iconic talents, has another hit on his hands with “Differ.” Anchoring production on “Differ” is Toddla T, the revered genre-bending British DJ on BBC Radio 1, who is also a go-to producer for artists such as Artic Monkeys, Skepta, Roots Manuva and Stefflon Don. The track has been picking up steam since its release in November 2018, spawning an animated lyric video and music video and now a brand new remix with Jamaican powerhouses Sean Paul, Agent Sasco and Chi Ching Ching.  Today, Billboard premieres video for the remix, out Feb  19 on all digital platforms via Buttercuts Records. "Differ" will be included on Spragga's upcoming album Chiliagon, slated for release later in the year.

Miami, FL — On Saturday, February 9, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)welcomed nearly 500 guests for the sixth annual Art + Soul Celebration, which supports and celebrates the museum’s Fund for African American Art and ensures that PAMM represents the diversity of the community it serves, while elevating the appreciation of African diaspora art and culture.  

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will be hosting two, free regional workshops for the 2019 Jamaica Festival Song Competition, in Kingston and St. James on Tuesday, March 5, and Thursday, March 7, respectively.

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will celebrate the 135th anniversary of the birth of the Right Excellent, Sir Alexander Bustamante on Sunday, February 24 with a Floral Tribute at the National Heroes Park in Kingston, beginning at 10:00 am and a Civic Ceremony at Sir Busta’s birth place in Blenheim, Hanover, beginning at 11:00 am.

CORAL GABLES, FL – Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor The Children’s Trust, announces the ninth annual Young Talent Big Dreams – the most widespread, local FREE youth talent competition in Miami-Dade County. Kids between the ages of 8-17 are invited to showcase their talents and compete for prizes ranging from performing arts scholarships, cash awards and performance opportunities, plus tickets to local cultural attractions and theatres. For the fourth consecutive year, the grand prize winner will receive a free trip – airfare, hotel and passes for two – to attend the live Teen Choice Awards, courtesy of WSVN 7News, along with $500 in cash. 

Please see below photos and their captions regarding the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) participation in Let’s Celebrate Jamaica Day 2019, held at the National Arena on Friday, February 22.

On February 25th, the eight-time GRAMMY-winning musician Stephen “Ragga” Marley will kick off an intimate acoustic U.S. tour in support of his latest 5-track EP, One Take: Acoustic Jams, out November 2018 on the Marley family’s Ghetto Youths International imprint. For one month, the 23-city run will span the South, Southwest and West Coast.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – Miami-Dade County Commissioners gave unanimous approval to legislation sponsored by Commissioner Rebeca Sosa establishing the Biscayne Bay Task Force.