Storytelling In The Tropics with Allison Harrison

Welcome to another episode of Storytelling in the Tropics. My name is Allison Harrison. In today’s episode, I’m in the community of Russel Pen in Linstead St Catherine. I was invited to the Grace Zion Revival Church on the occasion of an Appreciation Service for one the church elders, Mother Roberts who passed in 2023. I got there while the day service was in session and was greeted with a ceremonial welcome as Revivalists do when you arrive during the celebrations. Take a walk with me and I ...

Lighthouse of Prayer Healing and Deliverance Ministry Revivalist One Day Convention in Dalvey St Thomas - Day Session Highlights

The Church has always been central to Tennyson Hunt’s life. Having visited various faith based communities, revivalism is his calling. Revivalism emerged from the Great Revival in 1860-1861 which is a fusion of African (Myal) beliefs and Christian traditions. Bishop Hunt shares his story. #Revivalism #Jamaica #StorytellingInTheTropics

St Thomas Band Plays Kumina At Rebirthing Celebrations In Portland

Spirituality has always been a calling for Alex. As early as seven years old, he has experienced and witnessed the power of Jamaican spirituality at its lowest and highest. I got the opportunity to speak with Alex on the occasion of the first staging of the Rebirthing Celebrations and Kumina held in East Portland. For Alex, Kumina is, has always been and always will be a space for unity, reverence and reconnection with the ancestors. I learned a few things. I hope you will too.