Jingles' Work:
Stories, Culture & Legacy
A Reason for Living – A gripping novel set in 1960s Jamaica, exploring love, revolution, and self-discovery amid social and political turmoil.
It All Started with the Drums – A documentary on the evolution of Caribbean music, from calypso to reggae, featuring legendary artists.
Jammin’ in Jamaica – A rare look at the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari, capturing the spirit of Jamaica’s cultural and musical heritage.
About Us
Fiwi Productions is a media, entertainment, and marketing company committed to preserving and celebrating Jamaican, Caribbean, and African-American culture.
Founded by Julian "Jingles" Reynolds, the company has been a driving force in film, literature, and music storytelling for over four decades.
Originating from Fiwi Corporation in Harlem, New York (1973), Fiwi Productions has played a pivotal role in:
🎥 Producing & distributing Caribbean films & documentaries, including It All Started with the Drums and Jammin’ in Jamaica.
📖 Publishing thought-provoking literature, including A Reason for Living, a historical novel set in 1960s Jamaica.
🎶 Promoting reggae & cultural storytelling, amplifying the voices of Jamaican artists & filmmakers.
With the relaunch of Fiwiproductions.com, we continue our mission to bridge culture, history, and commerce, making Caribbean creative works accessible to the world.
Book Synopsis
It’s the mid-1960s in Kingston, Jamaica, and the country is steeped in social, political, and economic inequalities.
🔹 Howard Baxter, heir to a real estate empire, has no interest in wealth or managing the family business—his passions lie in painting and his love affairs with Jamaican women.
🔹 As he roams the streets, his life of privilege begins to clash with the harsh realities of Jamaica’s working-class struggles.
🔹 Bernaldo Lloyd, a member of the Baxter clan, is deeply affected by the struggles of the Jamaican masses. Inspired by his close friend and Howard’s cousin, Ras Robin Bone, and their Rastafarian ties, Bernaldo is determined to overthrow the corrupt government.
🔹 As Howard, Bernaldo, and Robin become increasingly influenced by the Black Power and Civil Rights movements in America, they begin questioning the role of women, power, and revolution in their lives.
🔹 But when revolution breaks out, Howard finally discovers a purpose beyond his privileged life—a path of love, passion, and self-discovery.
This is a powerful novel about injustice, oppression, and a revolution that shaped the destiny of Jamaica.
Dr. Glenville Ashby, Sunday Gleaner Book Review
"On a literary canvas, author Julian Jingles has etched a tale of excess, greed, and redemption. Here, art imitates life in a whirling cacophony of racy, edgy emotions. Such is the daunting beauty of A Reason for Living."
Vinette K. Pryce, Caribbean Life
"The author, filmmaker, entrepreneur did not wile away five decades as a bystander but may have calculatedly used the hiatus to toil in order to reveal a compelling novel about the creative and volatile ‘60s in Jamaica."
Dr. Basil Wilson, New York Carib News
"Riveting, touching on micro and macro relationships of love, sex, and politics, and the search of Jamaicans for the essence of their existence, with many compelling scenes and very touching, sensitive dialogues."
