The Reggae Sumfest team did a great job putting together #ATasteofSumfest festival in just a few weeks, while most festivals are being canceled or going virtual for 2020, Sumfest is the only Caribbean festival to keep a presence this year. A Taste of Sumfest had a week-long schedule of digital events including music workshops, panels, re-visited older performances and showcased … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 58: A Taste of Reggae Sumfest
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 57 – Caribbean Cultural Currency Revisited
In Style & Vibes podcast ep. 13 I discussed the idea of Cultural Currency, in this episode, I’m revisiting this idea as it’s importance is more relevant than ever. The impact of being quarantined from the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people access to culture and there are so many conversations happening online about how Caribbean culture and experiences are being … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 57 – Caribbean Cultural Currency Revisited
Album Review: Buju Banton – Upside Down 2020
Buju Banton released his latest album Upside Down 2020 showcasing his versatility in Reggae, Dancehall fused with a few new sounds. Buju Banton has been recording since returning to Jamaica working on new music while previously touring in 2019. With COVID-19 turning the world upside down, the album is timely in terms of the context. Upside Down 2020 includes a number of songs … [Read more...] about Album Review: Buju Banton – Upside Down 2020
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 56 – Noah Powa, Selector turn Artist
In this episode, we speak with Dancehall artist, Noah Powa. Formerly a selector/DJ we talk about his he transitioned and how the two careers complement each other. With more and more music being released we talked about how he’s able to stand out, performing while having fun, singles vs. albums vs. EPs and the investment it takes into being an independent artist. Check … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 56 – Noah Powa, Selector turn Artist
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 55 – Celebrating 2 Year Podcasting Anniversary
We’re celebrating our 2-year podcasting Anniversary. It’s a bittersweet anniversary as the Black people across the globe continue to protest the wrongful deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and countless others due to police brutality and racism. I share an opinion piece written on Style & Vibes 4 years ago about Racism as a Caribbean-American during Caribbean-American … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 55 – Celebrating 2 Year Podcasting Anniversary