October 4, 2024 The 2024 Conch Shell International Film Fest’s (CSIFF ‘24) will be presenting premiere screenings of innovative narrative, experimental and documentary short films by independent and student filmmakers…
Category: ARTS AND CULTURE
Bridges of Sanity
By: Michael Charles August 20, 2024 Each day, life in its sanity becomes a bridge, not to peace, but to an ever-deepening fear. We wake to the routines that keep…
In Time to Come: The Crossroads of Our Chaotic World
By: Michael Charles August 20, 2024 As the world spirals deeper into chaos, each day brings a fresh wave of crises—escalating COVID cases, the unyielding conflict in Iran, and the…
Afro-Caribbean Festival returns to downtown Red Deer
August 20, 2024 Red Deerians celebrated African and Caribbean culture in the city’s downtown this past weekend. The second annual Afro-Caribbean Festival was held on Saturday and Sunday, as Ross…
Rootsman Clyne “disappointed” in Calypso Monarch 2024 finish!
By: Staff Writer August 13, 2024 Kelly Clyne, sobriquet, “Rootsman,” hits at political favouritism in the Grenada Calypso Monarch 2024 after his fifth place finish in this year’s competition. Clyne,…
Buju: Afro-Beats don’t give props back to Dancehall or Reggae
By: Staff Writer August 13, 2024 Jamaican recording artist, Buju Banton, spoke out on the popular Drink Champs podcast with Nore where he hit out at Afro-Beats for not acknowledging…
GRENADA’S CULTURAL CALYPSO ICONS AS THEY WORKED THEY WAY INTO OUR COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS.
By: Helen Grenade August 13, 2024 GRENADA AN ISLAND RICH IN HISTORY AND CULTURE. These movers and shakers from Grenada are not only influential icons in music but are flying…
KELLY CLYNE “Rootsman Kelly” A TOP RANKING GRENADIAN ARTISTS.
By Helen Grenade August 9, 2024 Kelly Clyne, whose sobriquet is “Rootsman Kelly” is a Calypso and Soca stalwart whose music remains iconic, is one prominent and influential Calypso King…
GREAT CARIBBEAN MUSICAL ICONS WE HAVE SADLY LOST IN THE LAST FEW YEARS.
By: Helen Grenade August 9, 2024 These Caribbean musical legends continue to dominate the airwaves in Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, the Diaspora and indeed the world. Performers whose music wormed…
A’Legends showcased clothing line at prestigious fashion show
August 6, 2024 A’Legends CEO, Jenelle Alexia, showcased her magnificent clothing line at the recently concluded Unorthodox Luxury Fashion Show. The prestigious event was held in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 27th where Alexia‘s…
“The Awakening Tremor”
By: Michael Charles July 30, 2024 In the quiet of the night, the tremor began. It was a subtle shift at first, a mere whisper through the bones of the…
“Spice Masquerade: Dancing with the Flavors of the Caribbean”
By: Michael Charles July 23, 2024 The sun rises over the picturesque island of Grenada, casting a golden hue over the emerald hills and sapphire waters. It is August, and…