Inside The Gayelle: A Look At The Art of Stickfighting
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival comprises several dynamic and spiritual cultural traditions, with many layers of the modern festival serving as a living, breathing reminder of the strength and resistance of our ancestors. Stickfighting, also known as Kalinda, is an integral part of the Carnival celebrations, with the ritual dating as far back as the 1700s. Enslaved Africans would gather in what is known to be a
Another Massive Win For St Kitts & Nevis Tourism As The Federation Welcomes The World’s Largest Cruise Ship
Saint Kitts Tourism celebrated another massive win today. Icon Of The Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship docked in Port Zante on its maiden voyage, bringing five thousand visitors to the island. Tourism officials were on hand to mark the arrival of the vessel. Among them, was Minister of Tourism, Marsha Henderson. In noting the significance of the occasion, she said it’s amazing that the largest cruise
Pumpa, The A List Captain On Living His Dream: What Most See Today Was Years Of Sweat & Grind
Dennis “Pumpa” Liburd is living the dream! The A-list artiste is among the most in-demand entertainers this season and he credits his current success to years of hard work, unwavering faith and sacrifice. Just two days ago the Kittitian-born artiste posted on social media: “Waited half my life on earth for this very moment. What most see today was years and years of sweat
The John Cupid Carnival Village: A Hub For Cultural Expression
The John Cupid Carnival Village is back with a bang and has been drawing huge crowds since its official reopening on January 19. Speaking at the launch event, NCC Chairman Winston “Gypsy” Peters said the Carnival Village will see the coming together of people who offer local cuisine, handicraft vendors, artistes and entertainers to make it a profitable endeavor that’ll stimulate the economy while adding value
Machel Returns To His Roots With The Release Of “Soul Of Calypso”
Machel Montano fans were thrown into a frenzy on Wednesday when news broke that he had released his first song of the season. While it wasn't the usual style of music that the Soca Icon is renowned for, people just seemed happy to have at least one MM offering to take them through the season. "Soul of Calypso" signals Montano's return to his Calypso roots. In a message
Wendell Manwarren: Mas Has Been Appropriated By Commercial Interests
There's more to Carnival than the ever-popular feathers and beads and failure to preserve and share the historical and cultural context with the masses, will inevitably result in the very essence of the festival being lost.So says 3Canal vocalist and cultural activist, Wendell Manwarren.During a recent interview with YCG, he said Carnival and its rituals are critical elements of who we are as a people.
#CaribbeanCreatives: A Peter Minshall Exhibit? Count Us In!
Fifty years ago, in the Carnival of 1974, masman Peter Minshall would cement his name as a powerful purveyor of Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival culture, creating the now infamous costume ‘From the Land of the Hummingbird”. Not only did the piece, portrayed by his adopted sister Sherry-Ann Guy, win the titles of Junior Carnival Queen and overall Individual of the Year; it marked the genesis of
Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Line-up revealed- Air Supply, Davido & Vaughnette Bigford Among Those Slated To Perform
The date has been set and at long last, the impressive lineup of artistes for the 2024 Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival has been revealed. The excitement begins on April 30 and will run until May 12. Romain Virgo, Teejay and Voice will join the Saint Lucian All Stars on stage on opening night. The first of two Pure Jazz nights will feature performances by John Patitucci,
End Of An Era: 2024 The Final Year for 3Canal J’ouvert
“We are taking one more chip, one more jam, one more session in service of the living ritual we have so proudly participated in year after year for the last 30 years.” This year-2024- is the last year for 3Canal J'ouvert. The Rapso collective made the announcement via a press release issued on Wednesday Morning. Vocalist Wendell Manwarren said the time is right to bring down the curtain
Byron Messia On Navigating Life After His Meteoric Rise To Stardom
Coming off the high of his 'Talibans' single which hovered over all other competition to secure the title of the 2023 Dancehall Song of the Year, Byron Messia is focused on further deepening his roots and securing his status as one of the more influential voices of the genre's modern era. "I feel like I have achieved something that we've been speaking about," the Jamaican-born, St.