Day Trips & Beyond: Luminous Lagoon, Jamaica

The glow of the water is a natural phenomenon rare in such abundance

"...glowing waters of Luminous Lagoon outside of Montego Bay, Jamaica, is nearly impossible. The perfect time to see the..."

Jan. 25, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

United States vs. Jamaica Preview: World Cup Qualifying Madness Arrives in Austin

Q2 Stadium hosts first-ever World Cup qualifier in Texas

"...match between the United States Men’s National Team and Jamaica, Thursday night, right here in Austin...."

Oct. 5, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Jamaica Dancehall Legend General Smiley on Pioneering the Art Form and Settling in Central Texas

Austin Reggae Fest standout might as well call Austin home

"...Born in Kingston, Jamaica, the man better known as General Smiley – one..."

April 19, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Jess Klein’s Jamaica Farewell

Local songcatcher exits Austin after Cactus Cafe newlyweds gig

"...true love. For their honeymoon, the couple went to Jamaica, where Klein first performed and wrote songs during a..."

April 19, 2016 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Time Will Tell

"...explanation of Marley's roots in music or in Trenchtown, Jamaica is needed and all the footage spent on live..."

Sept. 11, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Life and Debt

Set in Jamaica, this is an eye-opening documentary and primer on why the IMF and the World Bank are not to be trusted by emerging third-world countries.

"...the Children's Television Workshop. She uses the history of Jamaica and its interactions with the International Monetary Fund, the..."

March 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Phenom Ricardo Pepi Electrifies Q2 Stadium in World Cup Qualifier

USMNT defeats Jamaica, 2-0

"...Men’s National Team wrapped up a 2-0 win over Jamaica in World Cup qualifying...."

Oct. 8, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Reincarnated

In this documentary, Snoop Lion goes to Jamaica to cut a reggae album and reinvent himself – and smoke the ganja, too.

"...run of the movie Reincarnated, which follows him to Jamaica where he records a reggae album and immerses himself..."

March 15, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Q2 Stadium to Host U.S. Men in Vital World Cup Qualifier

Find out how to get tickets for the match in October

"...in a critical FIFA World Cup Qualifying match against Jamaica on October 7, U.S. Soccer announced Thursday...."

July 22, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Sun Is Also a Star

Is it destiny that brings these two lovers together, or the bland demands of a YA adaptation?

"...(Shahidi) and her family are being deported back to Jamaica. On her last day in America, still trying to..."

May 17, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Stephen Marley’s Revelations

Hip-hop/reggae’s “natural union” mixes tonight @ Empire Control Room

"...late as a solo artist. At 34, the Kingston, Jamaica-reared singer released 2007’s thoughtful and timeless debut Mind Control,..."

July 22, 2016 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Page Two: "I Wish That I Knew What I Know Now When I Was Younger"

Dancing and drinking in Jamaica Plain

"...Bayles and I had rented half a house in Jamaica Plain, Mass. Back then it was a real working-class..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Column by Louis Black

The AggreGAYtor: August 13

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Sochi scandal continues, bad ideas abound, and horror strikes Jamaica, as your AggreGAYtor puts a squirt of frosting down..."

Aug. 13, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Marley

Stir it Up: Finally, there's an authoritative film biography of Bob Marley.

"...the groundbreaking reggae musician who remains the voice of Jamaica and an international icon despite his death 31 years..."

April 20, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Harder They Come

"...in The Harder They Come. It's a showbiz story, Jamaica shantytown style; it's a rebel-boy story, reggae style; it's..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wide Sargasso Sea

"...by Brontë, Rhys postulates a turbulent marriage in 1840s Jamaica between the cash-poor but land-rich Antoinette Cosway (Lombard) and..."

June 4, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sanya Richards Finally Wins the Big One

Ex-Longhorn takes world championship in Berlin

"...Richards was born in Jamaica but moved to the United States at the age..."

Aug. 18, 2009 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

Bob Marley: One Love

Jamaican reggae pioneer gets the biopic treatment

"...however. Instead, the film jumps directly to 1976 Kingston, Jamaica, where Marley (Ben-Adir), already a star signed to Chris..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Carys Anderson

Local Cookbooks Span the Globe Hometown Haute Cuisine

"...three local authors to guide me. I've visited rural Jamaica with Robb Walsh and Jay McCarthy; Jalisco, Mexico, with..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Arts Feature

WWC: What We Know So Far

The Women's World Cup: Results so far, plus a look ahead.

"...knocked off top-seed Australia in their opener, then swamped Jamaica on Friday, 5-0. (As for the Aussies, they may..."

June 14, 2019 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

2019 Women’s World Cup: Everything You Need to Know

Group breakdown, game schedule, new rules, and more

"...C: Australia (6), Brazil (10), Italy (15), Jamaica (53)..."

June 4, 2019 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Take Me to the River

Rock & Roll Books

"...The Town And Tell The People: Dancehall Culture in Jamaicaby Norman C. Stolzoff..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Books Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Cultural Cross Pollination

A Cash Crop of Reggae Reissues

"...of reggae we so seldom hear anymore coming from Jamaica is as undeniable now that the duo's debut was..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Record Reviews

"...Coming Home Jamaica (Birdology/Atlantic)..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Music Review

Pressure Drop

The State of Modern Reggae

"...issued Tougher Than Tough, a comprehensive, 3-CD overview of Jamaica's musical progress from the late Fifties on. It began..."

July 4, 1997 Music Feature

With USA World Cup Qualifying Match, Austin Can Join Shortlist of Top Soccer Cities

UNMNT vs. Jamaica kicks off 6:45pm on ESPN2

"...evening, the U.S. Men’s National Team will take on Jamaica in a crucial World Cup qualifying match at Q2..."

Oct. 7, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: With MLS on Break, World Cup Qualifying Madness Arrives in Austin

"...match between the United States men's national team and Jamaica Thursday night, right here in Austin...."

Oct. 8, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Kings & Queens Jamaican Cuisine Is on a Mission to Make the World Better With Food

Food is love at this Pflugerville eatery

"...Several of Jamaica's signature dishes are well-known global favorites: jerk chicken, curries,..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Food Feature by David Brendan Hall

WWC: Previewing the Group Stage Finales

Four more days of group stage games climax with U.S.-Sweden on Thursday

"...the big disappointments so far. Tue., June 18 Italy-Brazil, Jamaica-Australia, 2pm (Group C): Italy-Brazil should be one of the..."

June 16, 2019 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

WWC Days 1-4: First Round Goes to Europe

U.S. opener tomorrow afternoon, as European teams dominate WWC early

"...Sun., June 9 Italy 2, Australia 1 Brazil 3, Jamaica 0 England 2, Scotland 1 Mon., June 10 Argentina..."

June 10, 2019 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

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