In honor of Valentine’s day, we’re celebrating love in this episode. A semi-holiday that we really didn’t “celebrate” until our daughter came along. It’s not a big “to-do” in our household, but love definitely is. Reggae love songs have always been a part of Caribbean music's culture and is often reserved for the "early warm" section of a party, but around this time of year, … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 46 Lover’s Rock
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 45: Reasoning with Odessa!
This week I’m reasoning with fellow podcaster Odessa! She’s much more than a podcaster, she’s the founder of O-access Jamaica, a media platform sharing the best in Jamaican music and lifestyle. She has a number of years of experience in the entertainment industry ranging from Record labels to brand experiences, TV shows and so much more. Currently a T.V. executive for Jamaica’s … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 45: Reasoning with Odessa!
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep.44 2020 Predictions in Caribbean Culture
It’s the top of the year and I’m reflecting on a few trends of 2019 and making cultural predictions for 2020. There was so much happening in Caribbean music, fashion, travel and much more that I wanted to touch on my thoughts on what happened and what I think is coming in the new year. 2019 Trend Recap Culture: Festivals Music: Women dominating music Music: … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep.44 2020 Predictions in Caribbean Culture
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 43: Paradise Plum Naomi Cowan
In this episode, we’re joined by Reggae singer, Naomi Cowan. The singer was recently in New York City and popped up at VP Records’ Strictly the Best 60th compilation celebration and I was able to catch up with her before she headed back to Jamaica. She shares her musical journey, with music being part of her foundation growing up as her parents Tommy Cowan and Carlene Davis are … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 43: Paradise Plum Naomi Cowan
2019 Albums & Mixtapes in Reggae, Dancehall, Soca and Afrobeats
2019 was a solid year for Caribbean and African music! We’re hearing new and traditional Reggae, Dancehall, Soca and Afrobeats. We're also hearing a fusion of all sounds from artists across the globe, which we'll hear more of in 2020. While many argue about what hot, who’s running the place and how the music is changing, for better or worse, the artists are putting out more and … [Read more...] about 2019 Albums & Mixtapes in Reggae, Dancehall, Soca and Afrobeats