By: Staff Writer May 21, 2021 A Jamaican author of the new book “Friendship Estate” tells us how the COVID-19 pandemic had affected her equilibrium and creating the new book…
Category: ARTS AND CULTURE
Haitian movie director talks about what inspired him for new film- The Ransom!
By: Staff Writer April 9, 2021 A Haitian movie director/producer said that the resiliency of the Haitian people inspires him to create the movies that he does and what has…
Jazz In The Gardens Announces March 2022 Music Festival
April 6, 2021 The City of Miami Gardens has announced Jazz in the Gardens (JITG), its popular 2-day jazz and R&B music festival, will return in March 2022 to the…
New Haitian film to tell Taino and African history in the Caribbean
March 16, 2021 Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and producer, Jonas Nosile, invites the Haitian and Caribbean community to bring to life The Ransom. This new film dramatizes a difficult and tumultuous journey of human…
“Indie” Jamaican recording artists wants more diversity on the airwaves- “needs a shine!”
By: Staff Writer February 2, 2021 An independent Jamaican recording artist wants more diversity played on the airwaves for her genre of music as people like her “need a shine.”…
No Trini Carnival this year, but there will be Calypso- Female Calypsonians to feature this Friday!
By: The Trinidad and Tobago PEforming Arts Network February 2, 2021 Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith Rowley’s October 2020 announcement that, “Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago in…
The Caribbean is “bursting” with creative talent says CEDA
By: Caribbean Export Development Agency February 2, 2021 The Caribbean is bursting with creative talent, much of which is in the music industry. Often, musicians start out honing their talent…
VIDEO: Vieja Trova Santiaguera – El paralítico.
Cuban music from Vieja Trova Santiaguera “El paralítico.”
VIDEO: “Havana” performance by the Miguel Failde Orchestra
The Miguel Failde Orchestra , also known as Orquesta Failde or La Failde is a musical group founded in Matanzas ( Cuba ) in 2012 by Ethiel Failde, a descendant…
Jamaican PM set to speak at US VP inauguration party!
By: Staff Writer January 12, 2021 The Jamaican Prime Minister will be addressing the audience at the inauguration party being held in honour of the first black female vice president…
“Emotional and proud” to be performing at the 2021 US presidential virtual inauguration party says Yearwood!
By: Staff Writer January 8, 2021 A Barbadian Soca and Calypso icon will be performing at this year’s United States virtual presidential inauguration party for incoming vice president, Kamala Harris.…
Life experiences inspires Bahamian poet in new work- From love to women to spirituality!
By: Staff writer January 8, 2021 Bahamian poet showcases his new work and wants people to know that there is something in it for everyone. Kendal Valentino Smith, author of…