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Northern Jamaica

Music entertainment in Northern Jamaica

  1. Shanshy Beach

    This pretty but badly maintained stretch of sand 2km west of Port Antonio has a big, bad sound system. An area DJ collective called Big Bad Trouble International spins for theme nights including the After Work Jam on Friday featuring dancehall music; Cranked Saturdays with hip-hop, R&B and reggae; and Talent Explosion Sundays featuring local flair. Signs reading ‘No Gun Salute’ forbid the carrying of concealed weapons. There’s a restaurant and bar.

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  2. A

    Club la Best

    The newest, liveliest spot in Port Antonio, La Best assumes a different identity depending on the evening. Fridays are dancehall and ladies’ nights, Sundays groove to a mellow blend of reggae and old-school R&B, and periodic live shows occur Saturdays.

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  3. B

    Lanza Lawn

    This popular venue goes nuts on Crazy Fridays as local DJs trade grooves and pass the mic. Sister P invites the public to nyahbinghi drumming sessions here on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

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  4. C

    White River Reggae Park

    On the A3 east of town, the White River Reggae Park infrequently hosts sound systems.

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