Arts & Entertainment News – Caribbean Life

The awardee for the Winnie Mandela Humanitarian Award is expected to be announced on July 1, 2025 during International Reggae Day.

Music

One Love: One Voice: One Day: themes IRD 2025

By Vinette K. Pryce

Book cover of Madame Queen by Mary Kay McBray.

Books

Uncovering the history of a secretive crime boss is a great surprise for readers

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Nailah Blackman, fourth from left, receives award from New York State Caribbean-American Delegation: From left , Assembly Member Latrice Walker, Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, Senator Siela Bynoe (with proclamation), Assembly Member Jaime Williams, Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman and Senator Roxanne Persaud.

Music

Caribbean-American Delegation, NYS Black Legislative Task Force honor Soca star Nailah Blackman

By Nelson A. King

Dancers entertained the large crowd at the 2024 Folk Festival at the Old Boys High School grounds, at 746 Rutland Rd., Brooklyn.

Guyana

Guyana Cultural Association NY marks 25th Anniversary with Summer–Fall cultural series

By Tangerine Clarke

Dancehall superstar Konshens (left) teams up with Kemar Highcon in "Volcano.”

Music

Konshens drops ‘Pool Party’ on Friday

By Nelson A. King

Haitian American violinist and composer Daniel Bernard Roumain.

Music

Violinist brings Haitian heritage and original music to local charter school

By Milette Millington

Visitors explore mixed-media installations during the Indo-Caribbean Arts Exhibition in the Bronx, part of the Oyate Group’s Caribbean Arts Series, which spotlights cultural identity and expression.

Bronx Arts Initiative showcases Indo-Caribbean Culture, powered by Oyate Group

By Tracey Khan

Roasted Chicken With Moruga Hill Rice, Soup recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Roasted Chicken With Moruga Hill Rice, Soup

By Chris De La Rosa

New York journalist Pat Meschino talks with London-based author John Masouri at the Brooklyn Public Library.

Music

Journalists deliver reggae report from the UK

By Vinette K. Pryce

Book cover of “The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery,” by Clarence A. Haynes.

Books

Looking for a great vacation read? Yeah, here’s your book!

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Guyanese-born Colle' Kharis, drops fourth album Lot 3.

Music

Colle’ Kharis turns the page with Lot 13, a bold new musical journey

By Tangerine Clarke

Classical pianist Sean Sutherland backs up Addison Stoddard with Becket's 'St. Vincent My Homeland.’

St Vincent

Smooth Vibes and Spirits

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso

Fashion

Reynoso, Dillane kick off citywide search for rising fashion talent

By Tangerine Clarke

Trinidad and Tobago natives, musician Etienne Charles and visual artist Miles Regis who are also lifelong friends.

Trinidad & Tobago

Exploring love and Caribbean Diaspora through art and music

By Milette Millington

Fancelyne Cummings, who is featured in the film “Mother Suriname.”

‘Mother Suriname’ premieres in AfroPop’s Season 19

By Nelson A. King

Kabaka Pyramid, left, pose with Jemere Morgan, son of Gramps Morgan.

Music

Kabaka Pyramid drops ‘Jamaica’

By Nelson A. King

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