A Joyous Tribute to History
I want to talk today about how the Erma’s Jamaica Hospital Fund, a charity originally created to send relief to the victims of the Portland floods of 1998 in Jamaica, celebrated Windrush Day this year.
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Celebrate with me the anniversary of Jamaica’s independence
After more than 300 years of colonial rule, Jamaica gained its independence on 6 August 1962. To commemorate this important date, tomorrow, Sunday 9 August, the Association of Jamaican Nationals of Birmingham UK will offer a service of praise and thanksgiving at the New Testament Church of God Handsworth. I will have the honour of providing the music for the occasion, and I would love it if many of you could attend.
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My version of ‘Many Rivers To Cross’
A few months ago, I had the honour to perform for the Jamaican Nurses Association. Here is one of the songs I played.
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The Values of Black History Month
October is UK’s Black History Month. This year, the theme was, “standing firm in power and pride”. In this context, power is understood as leadership and positive influence in the community, whilst pride relates to embracing cultural identity and heritage.
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‘Kingston Town’ to celebrate Jamaica’s independence
On Wednesday 6th August, I took part of the civic flag raising ceremony to commemorate the independence of Jamaica. The event was organised by the Association of Jamaican Nationals Birmingham, and it took place at Victoria Square. We had good weather, the ceremony was beautiful, and I had the chance to play some of my favourite Caribbean songs.
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Commemorate with me the independence of Jamaica
On August 6th, 1962, Jamaica achieved its independence. To commemorate, the Association of Jamaican Nationals Birmingham organised a civic flag raising ceremony to take place tomorrow at Victoria Square. It will start at 9:30am in front of the Council House, and I will have the honour of being part of it.
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80 Years of Bob Marley
The 6th of February 1945 saw the birth of a man whose music transcended all barriers and borders: Bob Marley.
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Celebrating Jamaica On Windrush Day
Today is Windrush Day, when we commemorate the immigration on board of the HMT Empire Windrush. As a child of the generation of Jamaicans that arrived to the UK during that time, let me tell you about how the culture of the island permeates my daily life.
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