Wyclef Feature Island Origins Magazine Spring 2018

The Fall and Rise of Hip-Hop’s Midnight Robber

Writer Copyseed.com | Photography Courtney Chen When Wyclef Jean’s name hit the headlines back in 2010, in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake, we all sat up and...

These New Haitian Films Are Breaking the Mold

Across international festivals and intimate film screening, a wave of new and exciting Haitian films are emerging. And this latest crop of Haitian films prove far from...

The Best Black Friday/Cyber Monday Travel Deals You Need In Your Life

As an avid traveler, I’m always grateful for all the discounted travel opportunities that pop up online every Thanksgiving holiday. Unlike the crazy sales at retail stores,...
Santeria

Reclaiming The Caribbean’s Old Religions: Vodou, Santeria And Obeah

Caribbean people are immensely proud of our cultures. We brag about our food, music, dance, athletic prowess, and many other aspects of our distinct Caribbeanness. But, when...
Caribbean Designers

Meet The New Caribbean Designers Transforming Menswear

For many, the image of a well-dressed man is set in stone—dressed in Sunday best, all buttoned up. But a new generation of Caribbean designers are challenging...
Hymn Marley

How Hymn Marley Is Claiming His Own Stage in Music

Whenever Bob Marley’s grandchildren release an album or song, the inevitable “next big thing” accompanies stories announcing their projects. But as he prepares to release his first...

Exploring Island Cuisine With These Amazing Caribbean Chefs

Each year, a choice group of the most acclaimed Caribbean chefs and mixologists come together to represent their islands at Fort Lauderdale’s signature Caribbean culinary festival—The Taste...

Cutest Kids from Miami Broward Junior Carnival

South Florida's carnival season has just begun, and the kids were in on the action this past weekend for Miami Broward Junior Carnival 2018. Held at the...
I-Three

Reggae Legends I-Three reunite to Receive Icon Award

AS Bob Marley’s harmony group for six years, the I-Three are used to standing ovations, from London to Auckland, New Zealand and Harare, Zimbabwe. However, nothing compared...
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The Beauty Wonders of Black Castor Oil

Sometimes grandma is right -- that old-school black castor oil can offer the best remedy to any of your beauty ailments. The beauty industry has certainly received...

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