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The Alpha Institute, the Jamaican centre that helped grow the talents of Johnny Osbourne, Yellowman, and Leroy Smart, received two welcome upgrades to its music program on April 26 and April 27.
The institute celebrates its 141st anniversary on May 1.
On April 26, the Sandals Foundation unveiled “Alpha Ska,” an art installation by local artist Lisa Lindo. The 20-foot “mild steel” piece is based on a design by the late Michael ‘Freestylee’ Thompson.
The Sandals Foundation also sponsored a $2.6-million upgrade to a performance space at the Alpha Institute.
“Alpha Ska” overlooks the performance space, located at the end of a 100-foot Music Walkway.