Etienne Charles (photo by Laura Ferreira) Trinidadian trumpeter Etienne Charles recently released his latest album Creole Soul. I became familiar with Etienne's music after seeing Callaloo: A Jazz Folklore, Etienne's album Folklore serves as the musical composition for the play. In addition to enjoying the music in the play, his insightful commentary about preserving Caribbean … [Read more...] about New Album: Etienne Charles “Creole Soul”
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New Music: Beyonce feat. Mr.Vegas – “Standing On The Sun”
Beyonce teams up with Dancehall singjay Mr. Vegas for "Standing on the Sun (SOS Reggae Mix)". The pop star is no stranger to Dancehall infused combinations, remember her hit "Baby Boy" featuring Sean Paul, this has a similar feel. … [Read more...] about New Music: Beyonce feat. Mr.Vegas – “Standing On The Sun”
Callaloo: A Jazz Folktale
Banner by Anjali Bhargava I had the pleasure of attending Callaloo: A Jazz Folktale for a special performance in New York City as part of the 2013 Performing Arts Marathon Festival at the IATI’s Theater. The play explores traditional folklore characters from Trinidad & Tobago (many other islands have similar versions of the same folklore characters) from the experience of … [Read more...] about Callaloo: A Jazz Folktale
Sanya Richards-Ross’ Reality Show Glam & Gold
Sanya Richards-Ross and her family will star in a reality TV series "Sanya’s Glam & Gold" on WeTV. She and her family, including husband NFL star and two-time Super Bowl champion, Aaron Ross had a special preview of the series in New York City earlier this week. Glam & Gold chronicles Sanya's hectic lifestyle as she navigates business and family life (her mom, dad, … [Read more...] about Sanya Richards-Ross’ Reality Show Glam & Gold
Triple the Focus JULY 2013 Issue featuring Yendi Phillipps
The beautiful Yendi Phillipps covers the sizzling summer issue of Triple the Focus for July! The former beauty queen (Miss Jamaica 2007 and runner up for Miss World 2010) turn TV morning show host talks fashion, motherhood and balancing it all. Our EIC Stacey Bethel visited St. Kitts for a memorable experience of the culture and for the St. Kitts music festival and … [Read more...] about Triple the Focus JULY 2013 Issue featuring Yendi Phillipps