Reflections
From the perspective of living in Jamaica, Los Angeles seems to be on the other side of the world. Jamaicans even view Europe as closer to home than Los Angeles. It was no wonder then that in the nineteen sixties the people on U. S. West coast knew very little about the culture of our […]
Jonkunno – The forgotten Christmas Past Time
Jonkonnu (called John Canoe by the British) is a band of masqueraders that usually perform in towns and villages at Christmas time. The Jonkonnu customs go as far back as the days of slavery, at that time the bands were very large and elaborate. Characters in the Johnkonnu Masquerade are quite frightening to onlookers. Masqueraders […]
Jamaican Fruit Cake Recipe
Ingredients: Directions: Allow to cool. Yield: 12 slices