Jingles 的作品：
故事、文化与遗产
生存的理由——一部以 20 世纪 60 年代的牙买加为背景的扣人心弦的小说，探索社会和政治动荡中的爱情、革命和自我发现。
一切从鼓开始——一部关于加勒比音乐从卡里普索到雷鬼的演变的纪录片，由传奇艺术家主演。
牙买加的狂欢——罕见地一睹拉斯特法里教的神秘启示，捕捉牙买加文化和音乐遗产的精神。
书籍简介
故事发生在 20 世纪 60 年代中期的牙买加金斯敦，这个国家社会、政治和经济不平等现象严重。
🔹 霍华德·巴克斯特 (Howard Baxter) 是房地产帝国的继承人，他对财富或管理家族企业不感兴趣——他的热情在于绘画和与牙买加女性的爱情。
🔹 当他在街上游荡时，他的优越生活开始与牙买加工人阶级斗争的严酷现实发生冲突。
🔹 巴克斯特家族成员贝尔纳多·劳埃德深受牙买加民众斗争的影响。在好友、霍华德的表弟拉斯·罗宾·博恩及其拉斯特法里教派关系的鼓舞下，贝尔纳多决心推翻腐败的政府。
🔹 随着霍华德、伯纳尔多和罗宾越来越受到美国黑人权力和民权运动的影响，他们开始质疑女性、权力和革命在他们生活中的作用。
🔹 但当革命爆发时，霍华德终于发现了超越特权生活的目标——一条充满爱、激情和自我发现的道路。
这是一部强有力的小说，讲述了不公正、压迫以及改变牙买加命运的革命。
格伦维尔·阿什比博士，《星期日拾穗者》书评
“作家朱利安·金格斯在文学画布上刻画了一个关于放纵、贪婪和救赎的故事。在这里，艺术模仿了生活中充满刺激、尖锐情绪的旋转杂音。这就是《生存的理由》令人生畏的美丽。”
Vinette K. Pryce，《加勒比生活》
“这位作家、电影制片人、企业家并没有以旁观者的身份消磨五十年的时间，而是有意利用这段间隙辛勤工作，创作出一部引人入胜的小说，讲述牙买加充满创造力和动荡的六十年代。”
巴兹尔·威尔逊博士，纽约加勒比新闻
“引人入胜，涉及爱情、性和政治的微观和宏观关系，以及牙买加人对生存本质的探索，其中有许多引人入胜的场景和非常感人、敏感的对话。”
It All Started with the Drums
The Rhythm That Shaped a Culture.
It All Started with the Drums is a captivating documentary that delves into the rich history of Caribbean music, exploring its evolution from calypso, merengue, and soca to reggae and zouk. The film highlights how drumming and African rhythms formed the backbone of these genres, shaping the sound and soul of the Caribbean.
Featuring some of the greatest names in Caribbean music, including Lord Kitchener, Mighty Sparrow, Shadow, Calypso Rose, Sister Carol, Bob Marley & The Wailers, and The Skatalites, this documentary captures the essence of how music became a voice for the people, a tool of resistance, and a celebration of Caribbean identity.
Through rare performances, insightful interviews, and historical footage, the film traces the cultural impact of drumming, showing how it influenced not just music but also social movements and identity in the Caribbean and beyond.
This 60-minute documentary is a must-watch for music lovers, historians, and anyone who wants to understand the heartbeat of Caribbean culture—because, after all, it all started with the drums.
Jammin’ in Jamaica
A Rare Look at the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari
Jammin’ in Jamaica is a powerful documentary that explores the unique sound and spiritual depth of The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari—one of the most influential Rastafarian drumming and music groups to emerge from Kingston, Jamaica.
This 60-minute documentary takes viewers inside the Rastafarian way of life, showcasing never-before-seen performances, rare archival footage, and interviews with musicians who helped shape the roots of reggae. It highlights how music became a sacred expression of resistance, unity, and identity, influencing icons like Bob Marley, Don Drummond, and Jimmy Cliff.
More than just a film about music, Jammin’ in Jamaica is a tribute to a community that used its gift of rhythm to uplift and inspire, leaving a lasting legacy on Jamaica’s cultural and musical heritage.
