Prince Teba, of the St. James-based drum group Prince Teba and the Sons of Negus, blows fire in during a special performance to honour Emancipation on August morning. - Photos by Claudine Housen/Staff Photographer

The Gleaner brings you highlights of the annual Emacipation Vigil, hosted by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission in conjunction with the St. James Parish Council, in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, on Tuesday.

Members of the Montego Bay-based drum group Children of the Drums dance to the rhythm.

Left: Dub poet Yassus Afari delivers a thought-provoking message early August Morning. Right: Etana closed the show after a stirring performance.