As Caribbean fashion enthusiasts gather in Port of Spain for Styleweek and Top Model Caribbean this September, Giselle Laronde-West takes a look at the engine behind them: Christopher Nathan and Coco Velvet International Coco Velvet International’s two signature events — Styleweek Caribbean Fashion Week and Top Model Caribbean — are set for 4–7 September in …
As ever, there are powerhouse actors of Caribbean heritage up for Primetime Emmys come 14 September. Caroline Taylor spotlights a few of the multi-talented contenders Liza Colón-Zayas Born 16 July, 1972, in the Bronx, New York to Puerto Rican parents, Colón-Zayas has crafted a formidable career as an actress and playwright in theatre, film, and …
De vibes cyah done World-class T20 cricketing action is in full swing at venues across the region for the Caribbean Premier League (through 21 September). In the penultimate weeks, cheering, flag-waving, and festive vibes move from the stands to the streets as the finals are hosted in Guyana, along with the exhilarating Cricket Carnival. There’s …
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One last look at distinct Caribbean landscapes and experiences Since 1764, the forests of Tobago’s Main Ridge, running the length of the island, have been a protected reserve — the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. It’s here you’ll find the jewel that is Argyle Falls, Tobago’s tallest and most popular waterfall — cascading down three …
Anthony Joseph stands as a unique musical artist in the regional space: an internationally recognised poet who records albums of music that throb with the cadence and rhythm of the African diaspora. With a two-decade recording career, his distinctive voice is gaining prestige in music festival spaces in Europe and North America, while his words …
This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring reviews by Nigel Campbell of new music by Richard Payne; Girl Zero; Tera Kòrá; and Zaynab Wilson Richard Payne Introspection (SojoMusic) More than 20 years after his Bluemangó debut, St Lucian jazz musician and composer Richard Payne returns with a dizzyingly spectacular album of Creole jazz, …
The Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) — named after the indigenous Kalinago word for Dominica — is a collective of more than 90 artists working across a wide range of disciplines, from painting and photography to sculpture and performance. The association was founded in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017, inspired by one of Dominica’s …
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Get inspired by the Caribbean’s built and natural history A visit to St John’s Parish Church is essential on a day trip to Barbados’ rugged east coast. This Gothic-inspired landmark with distinctive crenellations and pointed arches was rebuilt in 1836 after the original structure was destroyed by fire and hurricanes in the 17th and 18th …
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Unique Caribbean experiences to add to your bucket list Oh, the multi-day expedition to the summit is not for the faint of heart. Functioning as a triple border between Guyana, Venezuela, and Brazil, Mount Roraima — with a peak elevation of over 9,200 feet, and a name that came from the Indigenous Pemon people — …
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