On 27th September 1953, Robert Warren Dale Shakespeare, bass guitarist and record producer for the iconic Jamaican reggae duo, Sly and Robbie, also known as “the rhythm twins,” was born in East Kingston, Jamaica, into a musical family. A Love for Music from an Early Age Robbie, who said he has loved music since birth, […]
The FIRST Global Challenge is an international, Olympics-style robotics competition held in a different country each year. This year, the event will take place in the historic city of Athens, Greece, from September 26–29. Known as the Robotics Olympics, the competition is the world’s largest and most diverse, attracting high school students from over 190 […]
On 28th September 1957, the renowned dancehall and reggae deejay Robert Russell, better known by his stage name Brigadier Jerry, was born in Hope Tavern, Papine, Kingston. Often referred to as The General, or Briggy Brigadier Jerry is famous for his “cultural” lyrics that blend spirituality with humour. His passion for music began early, influenced […]