The Politics of COP27 and its real time effects on SIDS including Jamaica with agendas like Loss and Damage
Welcome to Backayard’s all new Climate Clock Column, where we explore our region’s biggest climate crisis and solutions.
Editorial
CITY SPLASH FESTIVAL, 29.05.2022
Thousands of jubilant revellers made their merry way to Brockwell Park on a sunny, warm
A New Chapter For Jah Bradez
Born in Jamaica’s fifth parish, the musician goes by the stage name ‘Jah Bradez’. Set to debut the release of his first official vocal presentation
Fidel Nadal: The Reggae Argentine
however the one that stood out was Fidel Nadal. Not only was he black and Argentine he was one of South America’s biggest reggae acts.
SkoolJamaica
Buzzing with creative fervour progressive collective SkoolJamaica, founded in late February, Skool extends a welcoming hand to inspired musical talents.
Heavyweight Rockaz debuts album
Together with noted bass player, and long time musical collaborator, Welshbass; Unga has formed Heavyweight Rockaz with an eye of bringing their collective brand of music to the global stage.
IslandGoSeek: Ode to Treasure Beach
Josh Williams invited Backayard Magazine to spend a few days at Cliffside Cove in Treasure Beach. His aim was to show us some of the fun things to do in this once sleepy fishing village on the south coast of St. Elizabeth.
MAD YARDIES from Treasure Beach
I am doing what I love.. music. Wall Street to me was like a prison cell in the office and you go on the subway to another cell, a tiny little apartment. For me Jamaica IS freedom!”