One of the '70s most popular American groups, The O'Jays, features elaborate arrangements and the distinct Philadelphia sound. Their repertoire include sweet love ballads and up tempo dance tunes. They performed in Jamaica at last month's Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, held in Montego Bay, St James and spoke with senior Gleaner writer, Janet Silvera.

What book are you reading now?

Eddie Levert: I am not really reading a book; I have been engrossed in a script for a movie called, Brunswick, with Boris Kudjo, which they are trying to shoot in February. However, I want to read the Bible again, this time from the Old Testament to the New Testament, because I want to redefine myself and my religion. That has been my desire for the last month.

What CD are you listening to at the moment?

Walter Williams: I am listening to Yolanda Adams; one of the songs that I listen to over and over again is called Just a Prayer Away. Her delivery is excellent and the lyrical content speaks of faith and is very inspirational, and a guy like me needs that to keep him out of trouble.

Eric Grant, what's the most interesting place you have been to?

Eric Grant: Jamaica. It is so close to our (African Americans) culture, but far enough to know you are not in the United States. I love the soul of the people and the music here, and in particular, I love the Jamaican women. They are incredible and need nothing to make them look beautiful, it comes naturally. What you go to bed with is what you wake up with.