I have a lot of thoughts about Adidja Palmer’s influence on the Caribbean. His charisma, musical legacy and the mess surrounding his failed concert in Trinidad. But writing about Vybz Kartel has been personally rewarding. I received a Caribbean Broadcast Union Award for Excellence in Caribbean Art and Culture Reporting for my report on his…
On Thursday (27th March) UWI’s Literary Cultural and Communications Studies department presented ‘From Steam to Soca,’ the latest in a series of talks on issues that matter to the culture of Trinidad and Tobago. Hosts, and PhD candidates within the department, Abeo Jackson and Omari Ashby interviewed Lady Lava and Squeezy Rankin. Let me first…
Originally published in the Trinidad Guardian in January 2021 under the title ‘Leave me let me wine” this article and video that explored the history of our wine, so the conference mentioned took place in 2021. The Caribbean wine is a thing of wonder, and sometimes derision. We have a love/hate relationship with the movement….
I am sharing some of my articles on my blog, because it seems to be the only way to safeguard them from being erased from the internet. Perhaps they may also find a new audience who may have something interesting to add to the reporting. It also allows me to stop wasting my blog space….
My new favourite thing for Carnival isn’t new at all. It’s a traditional martial art, or fighting style, that was born in Trinidad to African and Indian parents and seems to be having a revival. It’s called Kalinda or Stickfighting. I first went to Stickfighting last year, and had a blast. My favourite thing are…
Dr. McCartha Linda Sandy-Lewis is back in Trinidad, having arrived safely from Paris. Victoire de Music, we’ve been referring to it as the French Grammy. Her manager says she’s still breaking ground. She is the first Caribbean person to win a Victoire, and to receive a standing ovation at the ceremony for her performance Save…
If you are coming to Trinidad for Carnival bookmark this post because it has the dates of all the must-see, never-been-to-but-want-to, and regional Carnival events for Carnival 2017. This first is from the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts. The Second is from the National Carnival Commission. This one is the one to…
The Ethnic Jazz Club is presenting a special performance on Friday 18th November with Clive Zanda. Clive Zanda will be performing with Richard Joseph (drums), Russell Durity (bass), Natasha Joseph (pans). Clive Zanda’s set will run from 8pm-10pm, so get there early! Tickets can be purchased Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th November between 11am and…
The Ethnic Jazz Club is presenting a special performance on Friday 18th November with Clive Zanda. Clive Zanda will be performing with Richard Joseph (drums), Russell Durity (bass), Natasha Joseph (pans). Clive Zanda’s set will run from 8pm-10pm, so get there early! Tickets can be purchased Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th November between 11am and…
The Ethnic Jazz Club is presenting a special performance on Friday 18th November with Clive Zanda. Clive Zanda will be performing with Richard Joseph (drums), Russell Durity (bass), Natasha Joseph (pans). Clive Zanda’s set will run from 8pm-10pm, so get there early! Tickets can be purchased Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th November between 11am and…