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A review: ‘Talking Drums’ – Literature, Rhythm, and the Echo of a People
Pelican Village, Bridgetown, pulsed with rhythm and words on Wednesday, August 27th, when the Barbados Literary Arts presentation...
Aug 283 min read


From Predator to Plate: Caribbean Chefs Transform Invasive Lionfish at CARIFESTA XV Climate Kitchen
Who says an environmental threat can’t also be a culinary delight? At the CARIFESTA XV Climate Kitchen Showcase, chefs from across the...
Aug 282 min read


CARIFESTA XV Youth Village: Content Creation Workshop with Akhnaten Burrowes
Akhnaten Burrowes - Social Media Influencer / Content Creator The CARIFESTA XV Youth Village, stationed at The Barbados Community College...
Aug 282 min read


CARIFESTA XV’s Wapax! Poetry Slam was as competitive as it was creative
'Wapax!', the region's first ever poetry slam took place at the Pelican Village in Barbados. It was hosted by award-winning poet, Akeem...
Aug 272 min read


The Magic and Craftsmanship Behind Every Pan
Do you know how this cultural instrument phenomenon is made? A part of CARIFESTA XV was an open invitation for people to learn about the...
Aug 272 min read


Youth Shine at CARIFESTA XV: Culture, Creativity, and Competition Take Center Stage at BCC
The highly anticipated CARIFESTA XV opened with a vibrant Youth Village on the grounds of the Barbados Community College (BCC) on its...
Aug 272 min read


CARIFESTA XV’s Big Conversations tackle A.I.
The focus of one of the Big Conversations of CARIFESTA XV was the provocative - “A.I. Can’t Tek Wi Riddim.” It was a discussion...
Aug 272 min read


CARIFESTA XV showcases collaboration, creativity and connection – Barbados and Tobago via St. Lucia
Barbadian Alexia Daniel and Trinidadian Tamieika Fletcher CARIFESTA embodies the spirit of regional integration, and Aya Styler stands as...
Aug 272 min read


CARIFESTA XV took dance to the streets!
The south of the island came alive when CARIFESTA XV’s “De Road Pulse Party” transported dancers from the region on a music truck through...
Aug 272 min read


Rocky Dawuni Brings Africa–Caribbean Connection to CARIFESTA XV
Rocky Dawuni - Four-time GRAMMY Nominated Musician and Global Activist Four-time GRAMMY-nominated musician and global activist Rocky...
Aug 262 min read


International Literary Powerhouses Join CARIFESTA XV in Barbados
The literary stage of CARIFESTA XV will shine with the voices of some of the world’s most acclaimed authors, as six international...
Aug 263 min read


CARIFESTA XV: Reimagining Dance Through Technology
For many, the world of dance and technology may seem like two separate worlds. But for Valencia James, the fusion of both is not just a...
Aug 263 min read


Feature Story – Jabari Browne (Young Irving Burgie)
When Jabari Brown took on the role of a young Irving Burgie in production Daylight: A Tribute to Burgie, he knew the responsibility was...
Aug 263 min read


Feature Story – Angelo
For director Angelo, leading Daylight: A Tribute to Irving Burgie was more about carefully balancing his history while merging it with...
Aug 262 min read


Feature Story – Janelle Mitchell
When the National Cultural Foundation announced Daylight: A Tribute to Irving Burgie as part of CARIFESTA XV, it was more than just the...
Aug 263 min read


Caribbean Humour Unites Like the Caribbean Sea
On any given day, the Caribbean finds reasons to laugh. We laugh at ourselves, at our governments, at the neighbour who knows everyone’s...
Aug 264 min read


Heritage Games Take Center Stage at CARIFESTA XV: Warri and Potta Showcase Barbados’ Intangible Cultural Legacy
As part of Barbados’ proud contribution to CARIFESTA XV, the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) will host the Heritage Games Workshops...
Aug 253 min read


CARIFESTA XV Opened with a Parade of Nations and True Caribbean Heart
Historic Queen’s Park was a sea of colour and sound Friday evening as CARIFESTA XV opened in Barbados with a ceremony that felt part...
Aug 244 min read


Ailey II at CARIFESTA: A Masterclass in Feeling and Form
Two sold out shows. One company at full throttle. Last night, Ailey II turned CARIFESTA into a sanctum for movement, an evening where...
Aug 244 min read


From Plantain Stems to the World Stage - Nigerian innovator Tare Robinson brings her sustainable hair revolution to CARIFESTA XV in Barbados
Tare Robinson Korumene is a Nigerian entrepreneur redefining the global hair and beauty industry by placing sustainability at its core....
Aug 222 min read
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