How Will the Caribbean Music Industry Survive COVID-19?
This past May, amid the desperate uncertainty surrounding the expanding COVID-19 pandemic, reggae music fans found a moment of escape when dancehall legends Beenie Man and Bounty...
From the Frontlines: Caribbean Americans Fighting COVID-19
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has quickly changed the world as we know it, throwing our comfortable routines out the window. It tore us apart while bringing us...
Bajan singer Krisirie searches for hope in new track “Return to Love”
As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues, it's difficult for even the most optimistic to keep their hopes up. At times, singer Krisirie finds herself among the despondent....
THE BEST JAMAICA FESTIVAL SONGS EVER, By Decade
For decades, the Jamaica Festival Song Competition has provided a soundtrack to Jamaican history, culture and national pride. Since launching in 1966 as part of the Independence...
Buju Banton Triumphs in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition
Jamaican music icon Buju Banton has emerged the winner of this year’s Jamaica Festival Song Competition, among ten finalists. His entry “I am Jamaican” gave the Grammy...
Y.A. Novelist Elizabeth Acevedo Celebrates Caribbean-American Teens
Whether set in space, other magical worlds, or just down the street, the books we read as young adults can become valuable explorations and expressions of our...
‘Island Origins’ Wins Sixth Florida Magazine Association Award in 2020
The Caribbean Lifestyle Quarterly Won a Charlie (Gold) for Best Writing for an Editorial overall, and Silver for Best Overall Writing in a Consumer Magazine...
What Bahamian Star Padrino Loves to Cook Up In The Kitchen
Music and food are two of the Caribbean’s most sought-after exports. And perhaps no other regions loves both so much in equal measure. With this in mind,...
We Love These Swoon-Worthy Kitchens By Caribbean Designers
Whether serving as a makeshift classroom for kids or a work hub for grownups, it’s clear that today’s kitchen has become much more than a place to...
2020 International Reggae Day: From Jamrock to Hip-hop
The 26th annual 2020 International Reggae Day – the world's first and largest 24-hour global media festival – is here. It’s a day to celebrate the sound...
