Kingston wrestles with the enduring legacy of colonial rags and riches, recent
episodes of political strife and the occasional outburst of modern-day turf
rivalry. Formerly the hub of Britain's Caribbean Empire, the Jamaican capital
provides an intriguing cauldron of political, social, and cultural excitement as
one of the region's great cities. The dangerous domain of local Dons forms but a
small part of Kingston's complex and vital presence, which extends far beyond
the city's tenement yards and harbor walls. Proud of their city's renown as the
birthplace of reggae and dancehall, Kingstonians have led the world in
innovative music and performance art. The bristling edge of everyday