This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring reviews by Nigel Campbell of new music by Anthony Joseph; Djazil; Kaiso Power featuring various artists; and Jivanna x Annalie Prime Anthony Joseph The Ark (Heavenly Sweetness Records) Anthony Joseph is back at it, pushing the boundaries of what Caribbean spoken word albums can explore while …
This month’s reading picks from the Caribbean, with reviews by Shivanee Ramlochan of The Pugilist and the Sailor by Nadia Ragbar; Daughter of Mother-of-Pearl by Mandy-Suzanne Wong; P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance by Vanessa Díaz and Petra R Rivera-Rideau; and PIVOT by Imani Mason Jordan The …
Born in 1995, Bagira Tizraoui — the contemporary visual artist behind the renowned BAGIRA brand in Curaçao — is an exciting Algerian and Hungarian contemporary visual artist who grew up with her parents in Hungary, Algeria, Belgium, and the Netherlands before moving to Curaçao at 18. Despite hearing from teachers, friends, and family that she …
Some of the finest, tastiest, and most nutritious meals are made from freshly harvested, homegrown ingredients obtained from trailblazing local farmers like John Jones, “the Bajan Farmer”. His goal? To inspire people to take up sustainable farming as he ambitiously seeks to reduce Barbados’ food import bill, given that some 90% of the island’s domestically …
If you’re a fan of football (or soccer, if you must), you’ll know you’re in for a treat through 19 July when a record 48 nations compete for the 23rd FIFA World Cup. If you’re not a fan, sorry, but please be aware that no fewer than 104 matches (up from 64 in 2022) will …
In the heart of the Caribbean, amid the lush landscapes of Dominica, lies a remarkable testament to resilience and innovation — the Dominica Coconut Products Successors Limited (DCP). As the largest authentic soap manufacturing entity in the English-speaking Caribbean, DCP not only redefines the soap-making industry but also symbolises the island’s capacity to rebound against …
Amid the roars of applause and admiration, both from the live audience and from many miles away in her homeland, Trinidadian Jolene Mendes accepted the Grammy Award for Best Music Video at the 68th Grammy Awards on 1 February, 2026. (Notably, fellow Trini, Kwame Ryan, previously featured in Caribbean Beat, also took home the Grammy …
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At Lucian Carnival in July, it’s local singers and musicians especially who attract the spotlight — not just the well-known soca artists from neighbouring Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, or St Vincent. And celebrated St Lucian singer, songwriter, musician, and cultural ambassador Teddyson John — who sings in Kwéyòl and English — adds a distinct flavour …
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Coconut palms are to the Caribbean what olive trees are to the Mediterranean. It’s almost impossible to imagine the region without them. Not only do they play a central role in tourism by defining our tropical landscape, they’re deeply ingrained in our islands’ cultural identity. The fruit features in everything from cuisine and crafts to …
Caribbean Blogger | While the Caribbean is often discussed as a single destination, selecting an island requires navigating a highly diverse array of ecosystems, cultures, and terrains. One island revolves around coral reefs, another around rainforest trails, and another around music, markets, or old harbor towns. While the famous coastlines are an obvious draw, they …
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