Little Jamaica: A Cultural Mosaic of Music, Magic and Melanin
The Quintessential Contribution to Community and Culture
If there is anywhere this Jamaican saying ‘wi likkle but wi tallawah’ rings true, it is with Little Jamaica, the cultural gridiron of Jamaica in Toronto, Canada’s largest metropolitan centre. For over six decades, Jamaican and West Indian culture beyond the shores of ‘The Rock’ and the Caribbean archipelago have a place on Turtle Island, a community that exemplifies a vibe and eclectic appeal second to none. A cultural mosaic on Eglinton Avenue West, from Allen Road to Keele Street, Little Jamaica is an alluring tapestry of street food, Jamaican and West Indian restaurants, barber shops, hair salons, grocery shops, financial services, ethnic fashion, specialty retail stores, recording studios, record shops, night clubs and the iconic Reggae Lane, a symbol of the indelible impact and legacy of reggae music.
“Little Jamaica has always been a site of cross-cultural connections where neighbours from all over the world have peacefully resided, worked and forged beautiful relationships.”
Jay Pitter, Placemaker & Author
In recognition and celebration of Jamaica’s 60th Anniversary of Independence, spotlighting this Little Jamaica is of historical, cultural, economic, social and…
