The Caribbean film industry has been blossoming over the last few years with more stories from Caribbeans and Caribbean diaspora filmmakers creating films and shorts. Thanks to organizations like Caribbean American Film Academy (CaFA) bringing them to the people through festivals and movie screens. In this episode Romola Lucas (co-founder of CaFA) and Alysia Simone (Associate … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 28: The State of the Caribbean Film Industry
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Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 27: Jamaica Carnival!
As the number of Caribbean carnivals across the globe has grown, Jamaica Carnival has been on a rapid rise in the last few years. Jamaica is already one of the top Caribbean destinations for the Caribbean regions, for people visiting during the carnival weekend, it’s a time to explore the other side of the island as well as take advantage of the islands’ vibe and culture from a … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 27: Jamaica Carnival!
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 25: Carnival Culture Misunderstood
Carnival culture has exploded across the globe in recent years. With events driven by elaborate costumes, soca and pure vibes, inspired by Trinidad, carnivals have popped up in places like Japan, Oakland and Houston. The expansion is great for the soca music and creative industry, however it comes backlash. In this episode, I’m joined with DJ Jel and caribbean journalist … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 25: Carnival Culture Misunderstood
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 24: In the Mix with Vanessa James
With her infectious personality and insatiable energy, Vanessa James uses her multi-platform career in music, radio, TV, voiceover and media to inspire others every day. The native South Floridian with Trinidadian and Venezuelan roots has been the voice behind some of your favorite lifestyle events and brands. As a premier bilingual, female multi-media personality and as an … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 24: In the Mix with Vanessa James
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 23: Know Your Caribbean with Fiona Compton
Fiona Compton is an England based Caribbean creative hailing from St. Lucia. She’s a true creative “Jane of all trades” working as a photographer artist, filmaker, historian and storyteller. Sharing exploring complex Caribbean realities over the past 13 years her work has explored the various disparities in the representation of the Afro Caribbean diaspora within art and … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 23: Know Your Caribbean with Fiona Compton