Carlos Malcolm
Legacy Foundation
Preserving, celebrating, and advancing an extraordinary musical legacy.
Honoring a lifelong commitment to musical excellence
The Carlos Malcolm Legacy Foundation is dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and advancing the extraordinary musical legacy of Carlos Malcolm — one of the pioneering architects of Jamaican ska and a visionary composer, arranger, and bandleader. Through education, preservation, and community engagement, we honor his lifelong commitment to musical excellence and cultural innovation.
Our mission is to preserve Carlos Malcolm’s recordings, compositions, manuscripts, and historical contributions while educating future generations about the origins and global influence of Jamaican music. We are committed to inspiring young musicians by providing scholarships, educational programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to the rich history of Caribbean music.
By fostering cultural awareness, supporting music education, and protecting the artistic heritage of Carlos Malcolm, we strive to ensure that his music, his story, and his influence continue to inspire artists and audiences around the world for generations to come.
Preserve · Educate · Inspire
Safeguard Carlos Malcolm’s recordings, compositions, manuscripts, and the historical record of Jamaican music.
Teach future generations about the origins and global influence of Caribbean music through programs and mentorship.
Empower young musicians with scholarships, opportunities, and access to a rich musical heritage.
How the Foundation puts its mission to work
Five programs, each built around one of our founding pillars — preserving Carlos Malcolm’s legacy, and using it to open doors for the next generation of Caribbean musicians.
1. Carlos Malcolm Music Preservation Project
- Original master recordings
- Copyright registrations
- Publishing agreements
- Original arrangements
- Manuscripts
- Session notes
- Rare photographs
- Concert posters
- Interviews
- Personal memorabilia
- Books
- Awards
- Historical documents
2. Carlos Malcolm Scholarship Program
- Music Performance
- Jazz Studies
- Composition
- Music Education
- Audio Engineering
- Music Business
- Caribbean Music Studies
- Alpha Boys School students
- Jamaican students
- Caribbean students
- Students preserving traditional music
- Historically underserved students
3. Educational Initiative
- School curriculum
- Traveling exhibits
- Museum partnerships
- Online learning resources
- Documentary films
- Lecture series
- Workshops
- Masterclasses
4. Artist Development
- Mentorship
- Recording opportunities
- Performance opportunities
- Career coaching
- Business education
- Copyright education
5. Community Programs
- Youth Jazz Orchestra
- Ska Heritage Band
- Summer Music Camp
- Community concerts
- Instrument donation program
To establish the Foundation as the leading resource for preserving the history of Jamaican music, promoting musical excellence, and empowering future generations — ensuring that the pioneering contributions of Carlos Malcolm remain a lasting source of inspiration throughout the world.
Help preserve a legacy for generations to come
Your gift funds scholarships, education, mentorship, and the preservation of Carlos Malcolm’s recordings, compositions, and manuscripts. Every contribution keeps this history alive.
Donate to the Carlos Malcolm Legacy Foundation, with the payment processed by Christian CAM Trust.