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Backyard Labrish

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To celebrate, enlighten and preserve the rich diverse culture of the Jamaican: 'Land We Love'

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Jamaicans are famous for their cultural mix, unique music and food. However did you know that quite early in our history Jamaica have been producing great dreamers and continue to do so even today? This week we will highlight one of Jamaica’s internationally known scientist Prof. Louis Grant.1913 – 1993. Join us as we learn how this dreamer following his passion, contributed to world science. Our Person of the week is a present day dreamer: Newton Marshall. Leave it to a Jamaica to travel from his warm tropical paradise, to the freezing Alaskan outback, to compete in the toughest dogsled race in the world. “we likkle but we tallawah” Share the pride! Come join the labrish!
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Tonight Backyardlabrish will revisit ‘Intercultural Relationships' featuring Vanderbilt University's Associated Professor of English Dr. Ifeoma C.K.Nwankwo, author of 'Historical & Contemporary Perception & Portrayals of Jamaica in the... more
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This week we revisit the stories of two Jamaican ‘Mavericks' past and present. From the past, the Island's 1st Millionaire George Stiebel born 1820 who left, to Jamaica his most enduring legacy: ‘Devon House. Wilfred... more
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Tonight we revisit the celebration of three Classical Musicians of the past: ‘Young, Gifted & Black'.These very talented Jamaican born artists travelled worldwide, receiving acclaim and recognition long before the popularity of... more
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Jamaica is known worldwide for it's outstanding athletes, original music, creative language, beautiful beaches, exotic birds, and palate-tingling food, just to name a few. However very little is known in Jamaica, the Diaspora or worldwide,... more
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Proverbs are brief didactic statements forming an important element in the oral culture of Jamaica. Not only do they give spice to everyday conversation but they also serve as an educational and social function, assisting children to learn the... more
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Jamaica's first lady of Comedy Louise Bennett- Coverley would have been 93 years old on Wed. 9/11/12. In celebrationof her contribution to the Jamaican Culture, Backyardlabrish invites you to tune in to a rebroadcast of some... more
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Jamaican Female Trailblazers of the Past This week we celebrate three women born in Jamaica at different period and under different circumstances. Against all odds these women displayed uncommon strength and tenacity travelling to new... more
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?When this ship departed Kingston Harbor on 24th May, 1948, all 300 places were taken. An extra 192 men made the voyage on the deck. Many had served with the Allied Forces during the war. Some wished to rejoin the... more
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?What a Celebration? This week Backyardlabrish will reflect on the Independence celebrations all over the world.. Many of us in the Diaspora realize that we will not be here to celebrate Jamaica's next 50th.Independence . We must... more
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