Arts & Entertainment News – Caribbean Life

A photo of wearing heels, standing up against a wall with her right knee bent, and her right arm hanging off of a ledge.

Movies

Festival hosts annual film series spotlighting women in African diaspora

By Milette Millington

King Ajamu headlines inaugural Gospel of Praise Concert at Bedford Central Presbyterian Church in Crown Heights, Brooklyn in September 2023.

Music

Grenadian Calypso King-turned-Gospel artiste Edson ‘King Ajamu’ Mitchell releases ‘Focus’

By Nelson A. King

Allan Singh, assistant general manager of The Skylark, stands inside the Manhattan rooftop venue, where he helps lead one of the city’s premier hospitality experiences nearly 30 floors above the skyline.

Guyana

From Queens to the skyline: Guyanese-American Allan Singh rises in Manhattan hospitality

By Tracey Khan

The cover "Shut Up and Read," by Jeannine A. Cook.

Books

A book to read, quietly. A book to read, then shout about it.

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Lady Da Flame and Richie Stephens drop "Ropeen."

Music

Lady Da Flame, Richie Stephens collaborate on ‘Ropeen’

By Nelson A. King

Reggae Land said on Monday, March 9, that its July 31 edition will headline global superstar Burna Boy.

Music

Burna Boy to debut on Reggae Land

By Nelson A. King

James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Black, whose restaurants, including Grey Sweater, Perle Mesta, and Dougla Kitchen, have helped transform Oklahoma City’s dining scene.

Food

Chef Andrew Black’s Dougla Kitchen turns Caribbean roots into Oklahoma City’s bold new dining destination

By Tracey Khan

Willie Stewart, drummer of the legendary reggae band Third World, releases his new single “Have a Little Faith,” continuing the group’s legacy of music rooted in resilience and unity.

Music

Reggae legend Willie Stewart releases ‘Have a Little Faith,’ carrying Third World’s legacy forward

By Tracey Khan

Leader of the Brooklyn-based Jacqueline Hopkins Choir, Jacqueline Hopkins.

Black History Month

The Jacqueline Hopkins Choir headlines Black History Month celebration

By Nelson A. King

Music

Sean Paul, Stalk Ashley ‘Ready for the Ride’

By Nelson A. King

Artist Dred Lion and Samantha Thomas GTA Marketing Executive at a radio Interview.

Grenada

Grenada leverages T&T Carnival to strengthen cultural tourism

By Nelson A. King

Dancehall Star Masicka set to embark on North America Tour.

Music

Masicka drops ‘Life of Sin’

By Nelson A. King

Easy Slow Cooker Jerk Pork recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Easy Slow Cooker Jerk Pork

By Chris De La Rosa

Jamaican dancehall singer Mr. Lexx.

Music

Mr. Lexx drops ‘Slow Mo’

By Nelson A. King

Attendees gather to experience the exhibition on March 29 at the HCX’s gallery space at 35 Lafayette Ave. in Downtown, Brooklyn.

‘JAKMÈL’ Exhibit celebrates Haitian Carnival art

By Orlande Fleury

Pat Chin and Vincent Chin.

Music

Randy’s anthologies celebrate golden era of Jamaican music

By Nelson A. King

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Members of the Bangladeshi Muslim community buy clothes on Chaand Raat for Eid.

Bangladeshi communities in Castle Hill keep Chaand Raat tradition alive in the Bronx

Ralph Solecki is pictured standing on the shore of Newtown Creek at Furman’s Island in Maspeth in 1937. The tributaries separating the island from Maspeth were filled in.

The dirty yet important history of the Newtown Creek: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

Muslim New Yorkers pray in park to mark end of Ramadan

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Karl-Anthony Towns Knicks

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