The Reggae Sumfest team did a great job putting together #ATasteofSumfest festival in just a few weeks, while most festivals are being canceled or going virtual for 2020, Sumfest is the only Caribbean festival to keep a presence this year. A Taste of Sumfest had a week-long schedule of digital events including music workshops, panels, re-visited older performances and showcased … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 58: A Taste of Reggae Sumfest
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Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 57 – Caribbean Cultural Currency Revisited
In Style & Vibes podcast ep. 13 I discussed the idea of Cultural Currency, in this episode, I’m revisiting this idea as it’s importance is more relevant than ever. The impact of being quarantined from the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people access to culture and there are so many conversations happening online about how Caribbean culture and experiences are being … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 57 – Caribbean Cultural Currency Revisited
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 56 – Noah Powa, Selector turn Artist
In this episode, we speak with Dancehall artist, Noah Powa. Formerly a selector/DJ we talk about his he transitioned and how the two careers complement each other. With more and more music being released we talked about how he’s able to stand out, performing while having fun, singles vs. albums vs. EPs and the investment it takes into being an independent artist. Check … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 56 – Noah Powa, Selector turn Artist
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 55 – Celebrating 2 Year Podcasting Anniversary
We’re celebrating our 2-year podcasting Anniversary. It’s a bittersweet anniversary as the Black people across the globe continue to protest the wrongful deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and countless others due to police brutality and racism. I share an opinion piece written on Style & Vibes 4 years ago about Racism as a Caribbean-American during Caribbean-American … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 55 – Celebrating 2 Year Podcasting Anniversary
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 54 – DJ Kurt Riley on Verzuz and More
DJ Kurt Riley is a DJ and Producer based in Jamaica and part of the monumental Verzuz with Beenie Man & Bounty Killer. In this episode, we talk about how he started out in the music business and experiences with his father, product Winston Riley coming right up to the significance of Verzuz battle and his part in the virtual experience as one of the DJs selecting for Beenie … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 54 – DJ Kurt Riley on Verzuz and More