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Members of Jamaican Folk Singers Published September 30, 2012 Sunday Gleaner “Folk songs are all about the life of Jamaican folks and valuable life lessons,” says Christine MacDonald Nevers. “And through folk music, we are passing these lessons to the people.” MacDonald Nevers, the musical director of the Jamaican Folk Singers, believes this art form is a mirror reflecting the Jamaican society, its culture and people, and is constantly evolving. “Change happens, and we should evolve with change, and through folk music, we are passing this message of change, (and) at the same time, emphasising the need to preserve our heritage,” she informed. From deep-rooted traditions to the modern paradigms, folk music and musicians are striving to weave a storyboard that intricately interlaces the two in a mix of music. This is reflective of the Jamaican Folk Singers, which is a non-profit singing group founded in 1967 by Dr Olive Lewin, whose members come from diverse...

Published August 5, 2012 The Sunday Gleaner "Rock It Come Over", title of Dr Olive Lewin's book seems to encapsulate the recognition of female artists of Jamaica - a showcase of artwork of 50 exceptionally creative minds - 50 years of female art. A Jamaica50 endorsed event the exhibition is a tribute to the renowned author, social anthropologist, musicologist Dr Lewin at her former residence 8 Hillcrest Avenue, now home to Décor VIII art gallery. "The spirit of culture resides in the premises," exclaimed gallery director, Hyacinth McDonald, "and there could be no better tribute to the greatness of Dr Lewin than to recognise the creative acumen of women in arts." At the entrance is an untitled sketch Charcoal on paper done by Edna Manley in 1983, which welcomes the visitor to the rich artistic journey that unfolds in the gallery. The exhibits, some with intricate details and others in abstracts, transform the gallery into an amalgamat...