Jamaica, the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean, has international reach. This is especially true in the realms of music, pop culture, sports, and even politics. Here are 5 symbols that ...

Having an immigrant parent is one of the many things that I love about myself. Although I am an American, I am also part of another culture, which in turn helps me learn more about myself (which is ...

Boasting a rich artistic heritage and renowned for producing an illustrious roster of music, fashion and literary titans, ...

Installation by Shoshanna Weinberger. Photo credit: Carlos Hernandez. Jamaica has long been an island that has inspired people through its rich culture from reggae to jerk chicken to the Rastafari ...

During the festival, Jamaican music legends Clifford "Mr. Vegas" Smith, whose breakout hits "Nike Air" and "Heads High" catapulted him to international fame in 1997; Sly Dunbar, legendary drummer of ...

You can sense the pride in the eyes of Patricia Chin as she points out some of the famous artists that have been part of VP Records, the Caribbean music label based in Jamaica, Queens. It was ...

Last year, about 4,000 people came to the Jamaica Emancipendence Ole Time Fair in Miramar to celebrate and enjoy the food and musical performances. This year, the fair returns on Saturday, Aug. 3, ...