Ft. Lauderdale, FL - The Louise Bennett-Coverley 16th Annual Reading Festival was successfully staged on Saturday, February 11th at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Burbank, California – On a day dedicated to love and partnerships Disney Music Group and Andscape are pleased to announce their global deal with Good Company Records, a new record label created by Oscar and Grammy-winning producer and songwriter D’Mile, accomplished Music Executive Natalie Prospere and Grammy-winning mixing and audio engineer, John Kercy. The deal was announced today by Disney Music Group (DMG) Head of Creative Mio Vukovic and DMG President Ken Bunt, along with Andscape Vice President and Editor-in-Chief Raina Kelley.
HAVANA, Cuba – The Caribbean film industry, is for the first time in its history being promoted at one of the sector’s most important international markets with a dedicated stand at the European Film Market (EFM).
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad –Trinidad and Tobago police preparing for this hectic “Mother of All carnival” celebrations that climaxes with the traditional street parade and jump-up on Tuesday, will have more than just revelers, but gangs to look out for.
Ft Lauderdale, FL — Steve Higgins Productions spread its wings to the nethermost region of the southern hemisphere, touching down in Melbourne Australia January 2023, with a nostalgic Jamaican cultural show to an enthusiastic gathering of Jamaicans and non-Jamaicans.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Trinidad and Tobago has launched an exhibition paying tribute to the life and career of the world’s undisputed Calypso Monarch, the Grenadian-born Dr. Slinger Francisco, popularly known as the Mighty Sparrow.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Veteran nine-time Calypso Monarch, Chalkdust (Dr Hollis Liverpool) and two-time monarch, Sugar Aloes (Michael Osouna) were among several calypsonians who failed to advance to the finals of the National Calypso Monarch to be held on February 19, as Carnival activities continue here leading to the climax on February 21.
New York, NY - Dancehall star Vanessa Bling known for her numerous female anthems have teamed up with reggae crooner Dyani for a sultry single titled “Soul Tied”. Produced by Damage Music, “Soul Tied” gives listeners a warm, sensual serenade about a romance that leads to a lifelong connection. In this new duet, the couple reminisce on their circumstance, something many listeners relate to. It’s this proud feeling of knowing you’ve connected in real depths with someone who will forever be a part of your life. “Soul Tied” set to release on Friday February 10th via ONErpm distribution, has garnered attention via social media since shared by Vanessa Bling on her various media pages.
New York- February 9, 2023 – Haitian American actor Nixon Cesar has joined the cast of the upcoming stage production of Arthur Miller’s The Hook, which will be produced in Red Hook, Brooklyn by the Brave New World Repertory Theatre in June of this year.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - On the heels of the release of his ‘Love Notes’ album and an Order of Jamaica from his native land, Grammy-nominated jazz great, Dr. Monty Alexander, is set to bring a Valentine’s Day performance to West Palm Beach, Florida this February 14th that will see the marriage of Jamaican rhythms and vibrations with the great American song book of love songs.
Miami Beach, FL – New World Symphony is announcing I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance in Europe. Taking place from February 3-15, 2023, this multi-disciplinary Festival builds on 2022’s inaugural I Dream a World Festival and underlines New World Symphony’s ongoing commitment to inclusive programming and representation of Black musicians and creatives. To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/3QzRV3P.
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad- In the peak of the Carnival season in Trinidad and Tobago, there’s word that one of the country’s promising, young artists is rising to the occasion. Jeroam DesVignes is just 21-years-old. With a strong digital presence and increasing following, he is definitely one to watch.
New York, New York - The full cast of the much anticipated new television series pilot From Yard has been announced.