Two years ago, Trinidadian-American Grammy-winning songwriter Angela Hunte underwent heart surgery, temporarily stalling a multi-decade career defined by commercial singing and songwriting success. It prompted deep soul-searching about her life and legacy, reinvigorating her drive to make her mark in the global entertainment industry, and catalysing her evolution as a multi-disciplinary artist. That two years …
I go to close the chicken coops. It is night already and all the fowls are inside their cages. I shut each cage and wonder why the stupid chickens come back to the coops every night. So ends the chapter titled “You Shall Have Treasure” in Staceyann Chin’s 2009 memoir, The Other Side of Paradise. …
Just in time for Christmas, Kellie Magnus introduces a fresh crop of books that bring Caribbean history, mythology, and contemporary culture to life for young readers From Jamaica’s Blue Banyan Books, a pair of graphic biographies of Marcus Garvey and Mary Seacole present the complex histories of two of Jamaica’s most compelling and transformative figures …
The indigenous Macushi community of Karasabai, just south of Guyana’s Pakaraimas — flat-topped mountains spanning Venezuela, Brazil, and western Guyana — is an emerging community-led eco-tourism destination, particularly celebrated among birders across the globe. It’s one of the few places in the world — and the only in Guyana — to see the endangered sun …
As the yacht slowly cruises into another foreign port, properties only visible from the sea come into view. The promise of adventure brings a smile to your face as you — an “accidental chef” — work onboard glamorous yachts sailing into many ports of entry, affording you opportunities to travel and explore the world … …
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This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring reviews by Nigel Campbell of new music by Nataki Lendor; Chromatics; Godwin Louis; and Jus Now Nataki Lendor Til All Hear (self-released) Gospel music, praise and worship, revelations and testimonies are best experienced live. This new live album by powerhouse vocalist Nataki Lendor captures the thrill …
Matthew Robinson — aka Jamaica Food Boss on YouTube — makes vlogs about popular dishes in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. In a trio of videos, he introduced viewers to the signature food in The Bahamas: conch, a sea snail whose distinct spiral shell is synonymous with the Caribbean, decorating many a mantel …
This month’s reading picks from the Caribbean, with reviews by Shivanee Ramlochan of The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid Persaud; Let Me Liberate You by Andie Davis; Bad Seed by Gabriel Carle, translated by Heather Houde; and School of Instructions by Ishion Hutchinson The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid …
By Caribbean Blogger | The Caribbean is a dream destination for travelers seeking sun, sea, and adventure. With stunning beaches, vibrant cultures, and lush landscapes, the islands are perfect for exploration. Renting a car in the Caribbean offers the freedom to start cruising and experience these wonders at your own pace. Caribbean car rentals allow …
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Every September, Guyana honours its Indigenous history and culture with arts and craft, cuisine, games, performances, and much more Roughly 10% of Guyana’s population is Indigenous, like Mark Andries (pictured navigating a canoe on the Essequibo River), a member of the Macushi tribe. Communities like his fish with bow and arrow; create jewellery with seeds, …
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