Narissa Fraser

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Narissa Fraser

News KNOWN for being the birthplace of the labour movement, Fyzabad has a rich history and culture. But in recent years, it has been making the headlines for something else – crime. Heartless, disgusting and brazen were just some of the words residents used to describe those who have now tainted their once “lively, family-like” community through criminal acts. They believe most of it is being done by young people and that something needs to be done about it sooner rather than later.

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Narissa Fraser

Features MUSIC is a spiritual language to Jalifa. And reggae music, even more so. Skilfully combining her Rastafari livity and principles with poetic lyrics over roots and dub rhythms, the Fyah Princess continues to bring the heat. Early musical inspirations Born Kalifa Alexis, the 34-year-old Belmont native was raised in the Bobo Shanti faith with her eight siblings – four girls, four boys.

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Narissa Fraser

Features WITH just a few months to go before classes begin in September, 22-year-old Shemic St Hillaire has only raised a quarter of the US$16,062.55 needed to pursue a bachelor’s degree in performance and choreography at Edna Manley College in Jamaica. He is now seeking assistance from the public to make his dreams a reality. Born and raised in Point Fortin, his path to dance was unexpected.

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Narissa Fraser

News SOUNDFORGE came alive with the sound of sweet reggae music on June 7 as Jamaican reggae legend Sizzla Kalonji (Miguel Collins) graced the stage with his friends at the One Love pop-up concert. Several hundred fans came out, many decked in red, gold and green – the colours of the Ethiopian flag – including members of the Bobo Shanti and Nyabinghi mansions of Rastafari. Clad in a khaki suit, Sizzla ran on to the stage to Show Us The Way with his energy already at 100 per cent.

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Narissa Fraser

Features “ALL I NEED is 24 hours with you, baby,” is the plea of local pop duo Mdnt Embsy (Midnight Embassy) in their debut single 24 Hours. The candid yet sultry track speaks to longing, desire, love and lust. It takes listeners into a world where fleeting moments of intimacy can heal and transform. The duo comprises Jerel “Sarkastik Ambassador” Ramsey and Timothy “TOOFLESS” Dabreo. They’ve each been doing their own music for some years, citing interest in the art form since childhood.