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What I Learnt during the Pandemic – week ending 30/5/20

Posted on May 31, 2020 by africanherbsman1967

In Jamaica I Learnt The decision by the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) not to chose an acting leader during Peter Phillips recovery from cancer treatment has back-fired spectacularly and reopened deep divisions amongst the PNP’s elected representatives. Opposition spokesman … Continue reading →

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Bob Andy 1944-2020

Posted on March 28, 2020 by africanherbsman1967

Bob Andy’s recent passing is indeed a real shocker. As he was a regular caller in Jamaica to a couple of phone-in radio shows hosted by Mutabaruka and Bongo Jerry Small respectively. Bob’s song “Going Home” kept me going in … Continue reading →

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McCoy Tyner 1938 – 2020

Posted on March 24, 2020 by africanherbsman1967

The late jazz pianist McCoy Tyner was known mainly for being part of the legendary quartet led by saxophonist John Coltrane during the early 1960s. Elvin Jones (drums) and Jimmy Garrision (bass) were the other members of a foursome that … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Diamonds – Royalties Dread

Posted on June 2, 2017 by africanherbsman1967

Last week I heard an interview that featured Donald “Tabby” Shaw and Lloyd “Judge” Ferguson who both are members of reggae group the Mighty Diamonds. The other member, Fitzroy “Bunny” Simpson, was absent due to illness. Now the Mighty Diamonds … Continue reading →

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The Pioneers of Jamaican Music Speak to Brown Sugar

Posted on January 24, 2017 by africanherbsman1967

  Radio programmes in Jamaica continues to be one of the key strengths in local media here. Whether it’s in the area of current affairs, sports, health, politics, law or music the quality of such radio shows is impressive. One … Continue reading →

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Time Magazine Person of 2016. My Picks of Winners & Losers

Posted on December 8, 2016 by africanherbsman1967

Time Magazine shortlist for person of 2016 were as follows Donald Trump Simone Biles Hillary Clinton Beyonce CRISPR Scientists Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Nigel Farage The Flint Whistleblowers Narendra Modi Vladimir Putin Mark Zuckerberg Winner: Donald Trump My own list would … Continue reading →

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Jamaica at 50 – The Music

Posted on June 15, 2012 by africanherbsman1967

6 August 2012 will be the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence from British rule. Without question Jamaica has produced a number of gifted individuals and influential products that has made this small island. For an island of 2.5 million people … Continue reading →

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