O'Maro Bekele
- June 9, 2026
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Brazen To Di Bone: The Art of Keeping a Lie Alive
There is a particular kind of laughter that only farce can produce. It is not the laughter that comes from a punchline, nor is it the laughter born solely from…
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- May 22, 2026
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Kingston Dub Club: The Sacred Yard of Modern Roots Culture
Every city has a pulse. In Kingston, that pulse often travels through basslines. Tucked away in the hills above the capital, Kingston Dub Club has quietly become one of the…
- May 22, 2026
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Campfire Lit: Where Poetry Meets the Firelight in Rural Jamaica
There is something timeless about a fire gathering. Before the stages, before the algorithms, before the bright lights of commercial entertainment, there was always a circle. A gathering. A drum.…
- May 19, 2026
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Bridge Mount Opens Its Creative Sanctuary to the Public
In the hills of Jacks Hill, where Kingston begins to soften into quiet elevation and green spaces, an intimate artistic experience is preparing to unfold across two weekends in May.…
- May 6, 2026
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GATFFEST and the Rise of Community Cinema in Jamaica
In Jamaica, some of the most important cultural movements are not beginning inside massive institutions or multimillion dollar studios. They are emerging from communities, classrooms, grassroots collaborations and the determined…
- August 13, 2025
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First Look- A Rose of Sharon
A ROSE OF SHARON – A Rose Of Sharon is a gripping comedy which tells the story of a man ripped from his life in America and deported to Jamaica…
- August 10, 2025
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Dahlia Harris Delivers a Gripping Family Drama You Can’t Predict – Bloodlies Stuns
From the moment Jenifer Johnson steps into her brother-in-law Hopeton’s home, the air thickens, and trouble begins its slow boil. In Bloodlies, Dahlia Harris crafts a family drama that constantly…
- August 10, 2025
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Good Vybz Awards 2025 A Red Carpet Salute to Jamaican Talent
By Bekele | We Are The Beat On Sunday, December 14, 2025, the spotlight will shine bright at St. Patrick’s Auditorium in Kingston, Jamaica, as the Good Vybz Awards rolls…
- August 8, 2025
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63 Years in Rhythm and Colour-The Arc of Grand Gala 2025
By O’Maro Bekelé Every August, the Grand Gala stakes its claim as the pinnacle of national stagecraft — a living blend of ceremony, culture, and spectacle. In 2025, the production…
- August 8, 2025
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Threads of Us’ Unveils Official Trailer and Website
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The countdown to one of the year’s most anticipated local films has begun. Threads of Us, the new Jamaican feature from acclaimed director Mykal Cushnie and writer…
- August 5, 2025
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Review: Marked – A South African Thriller Worth the Watch
Introduction Premiering globally on Netflix on July 31, 2025, Marked is a six-episode South African crime drama that does more than entertain—it interrogates. Directed by Akin Omotoso and produced by…
- August 4, 2025
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Talk Di Tings! Brings Truth, Talent, and Big Prizes to the Mic
By We Are The Beat | Preview Feature What happens when real stories meet real stakes?You get Talk Di Tings! — the bold, new storytelling competition that’s amplifying raw truth…
- August 4, 2025
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Beyond the Wig – A Play Review
Beyond the Wig – A Stage Review Beyond the Wig – A Stage Review Presented by Faith Productions and Johnny LIVE Productions Written by Sabrina Thomas | Directed by Christopher…
- August 3, 2025
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Mello Go Roun 2025 – Where Rhythm Meet Roots
Each year, Mello-Go-Roun’ stands tall as one of the most anticipated events in Jamaica’s annual Emancipation and Independence celebrations. Staged under the auspices of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC),…