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Nailah Folami Imoja: Writing CARIFESTA XV Into History
Nailah Folami Imoja - Literary Arts Coordinator, CARIFESTA XV When Barbados welcomed the region home for CARIFESTA XV, one of the...
Sep 63 min read


A Festival of Lessons and Legacy: Michelle Hinkson-Cox on the Transformative Journey of CARIFESTA XV
Michelle Hinkson-Cox - Artistic Lead for CARIFESTA XV When Michelle Hinkson-Cox, Artistic Lead for CARIFESTA XV, stood at Queen’s Park...
Sep 62 min read


CARIFESTA XV Village Closes on a High Note, Celebrating Unity Through Culture and Creativity
The curtains have closed on the CARIFESTA XV Village and Grand Market at Waterford, leaving behind 10 days of vibrant cultural exchange,...
Sep 11 min read


A Night for the Ages: CARIFESTA XV Bows Out in Flare, Flags, and Forever
Under the starlit sky of the Richard Stoute Amphitheatre, Barbados delivered a finale worthy of history. CARIFESTA XV, ten days of...
Sep 14 min read


Review: A Tribute to Irving Burgie: The Man. The Music. The Legacy.
Bridgetown, Barbados Barbados’ National Production at CARIFESTA XV, staged at the new National Performing Arts Centre (NPAC) in Newton,...
Sep 13 min read
BCC Students Shine in Darren Massiah’s Jazz Showcase at CARIFESTA XV
A lunchtime crowd at the Grand Market & Village was swept away by the smooth sounds of the Darren Massiah Ensemble, as Barbados Community...
Aug 312 min read


Vintage Kaiso Super Concert Strikes Chords of Culture, Unity, and Social Commentary at CARIFESTA XV
Though CARIFESTA XV edges toward its finale, the Vintage Kaiso Super Concert proved that the spirit of Caribbean culture is far from...
Aug 312 min read


Ghanaian Rhythms and Spirit Ignite Queen’s Park at CARIFESTA XV Workshop
The Queen’s Park Steel Shed pulsed with vibrant energy as music, dance, and storytelling from Ghana filled the space during the...
Aug 302 min read


St. Vincent and the Grenadines Electrifies CARIFESTA XV with Powerful Tribute to Heritage and Rhythm
Draped in a sea of blue, gold, and green, the Grand Market stage at CARIFESTA XV came alive Thursday night as St. Vincent and the...
Aug 291 min read


Leveling Up - Young Game Designers Debut Original Creations at CARIFESTA XV
On a stage usually reserved for seasoned artists and industry pros, four young visionaries—aged 11 to 18—stepped into the spotlight at...
Aug 293 min read
Rhythms of the Region - A Night at the CARIFESTA XV Grand Market (A review)
On Day 6 (August 27th) of CARIFESTA XV, as the sun dipped below the horizon, the Grand Market shifted into its most vibrant and electric...
Aug 294 min read


“Mek It Make Sense” - CARIFESTA XV Panel Calls for Creative Ownership, Not Just Grants
How can Caribbean creatives thrive beyond just surviving? That was the central question at CARIFESTA XV’s “Big Conversation” titled Mek...
Aug 293 min read
Crafting Change: Inside the Shop with Her 2025 Pilot Programme
A wave of creative energy is sweeping through CARIFESTA XV, and at the heart of it is an inspiring new initiative: Shop with Her 2025 ....
Aug 292 min read
CARIFESTA XV at the Barbados Museum: A Sunday of Art, Dialogue, and Legacy
Sunday, August 24th became a rich moment of reflection during CARIFESTA XV, as two significant events unfolded at the Barbados Museum &...
Aug 292 min read


Caribbean Jazz & World Beat Super Concert Unites All at CARIFESTA XV
The Richard Stoute Amphitheatre at the National Botanical Gardens was alive with international energy on August 26th as the Caribbean...
Aug 292 min read


A Final Dash for Dignity
Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. August 28, 2025. 11:05 AM. The sun at the Cap-Haïtien airport doesn’t shine; it hammers. The air is thick and heavy,...
Aug 293 min read


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


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
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