Vinette K. Pryce reports for Jamaica is acclaimed for blazing trails in transforming cultural norms. Reputed for transcending obstacles despite challenges, the Caribbean nation could well be typified for being the island acclaimed for “making lemonade out of lemons.” Boasting a long list of pioneering accomplishments related to fads and trends the world has embraced Jamaica has been credited with revolutionizing industries representing culinary, sports, tourism, fashion, dance, language and music. Next month the first English-language, Caribbean nation to attain independence from Britain will host the first virtual interactive music festival of 2021. And while the assumption might suggest the music of choice will be the genre birthe there, the spotlight will focus on jazz not reggae.