JaMMming to Rocksteady. Ska. Mento. Reggae. Dancehall. Dub.
We heartily welcome all our visitors from near and far, the young and the aged, students, music lovers and learners, and musicians. It is a tremendous honour to share with you and celebrate our nation’s rich musical heritage!
JaMM is the archive facility of rare musical recordings and oral histories of all Jamaican music genres and musicians.
JaMM offers to the public temporary exhbits/displays on varying topics on Jamaica’s musical genres.
Mr. Herbie Miller, Director/Curator and the team are available to provide research services, as well as to offer to the public access to musical scores, photographs, films, research files, business records, personal correspondence and musical instruments that belong to eminent Jamaican musicians.
As part of it’s mandate, JaMM’s mission is to educate as well as entertain all Jamaicans and the wider international community on Jamaica’s great musical history and culture; highlighting the known and lesser known musicians who have contributed to our great musical development.
Master saxophonist, David Murray, headlined the International Jazz Day Concert at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on April 30, 2025. In 1980, he was awarded the title of “Village Voice Musician of the Decade.” In 1989, David and his band won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Group Performance. Newsday also conferred David Murray “Musician of the Year” in 1993. He has birthed over 150 incredible albums.
David checked out the JaMM’s new gallery. He stated that he was utterly captivated and deeply inspired by the new gallery’s breathtaking exhibition, leaving him in awe of its sheer brilliance.