Fiona Compton is an England based Caribbean creative hailing from St. Lucia. She’s a true creative “Jane of all trades” working as a photographer artist, filmaker, historian and storyteller. Sharing exploring complex Caribbean realities over the past 13 years her work has explored the various disparities in the representation of the Afro Caribbean diaspora within art and … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 23: Know Your Caribbean with Fiona Compton
Caribben Film Series at BAM March 14-17
Caribbean cinema is at a highpoint critically and artistically, in the ways its filmmakers thrill, entertain, and inform audiences globally. The new four-day festival here at BAM, not only marks the five-year anniversary of the Caribbean Film Series, but also provides an unparalleled platform to reflect on the Caribbean and its diasporic experiences, in new and unconventional … [Read more...] about Caribben Film Series at BAM March 14-17
Vibes of the Week: Kes, Shenseea, Chino McGregor, Tifa, Maleek Berry, Burna Boy, Munga Honerable and more
Play Vibes of the Week Playlist on Youtube Vibes: Dancehall // "Man Government" - Tifa Vibes: Soca/Dancehall fusion // "Close to Me" - Kes feat. Shenseea Vibes: Dancehall // "Nuff Love" - Munga Honorable & I-Octane Vibes: Reggae // "Pretty Face" - Jah Cure Vibes: Reggae/Dancehall // "Every Nation" - Sizzla, Chino, Tarrus Riley and Dre … [Read more...] about Vibes of the Week: Kes, Shenseea, Chino McGregor, Tifa, Maleek Berry, Burna Boy, Munga Honerable and more
New Caribbean Fusion Restaurant La Perle in Connecticut
Haitian cousins Chef Smith St. Juste and Peter Medoit recently opened a Caribbean restaurant, La Perle in their hometown of Stamford, CT. A suburban city just 45 minutes outside of New York City, the small city is budding with new flavors and lots of development. Fusing their passions for food and architecture, Smith is the head chef for the restaurant while Peter designed the … [Read more...] about New Caribbean Fusion Restaurant La Perle in Connecticut
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 22: Interview with Jamaican Menswear Designer Carlton Brown
Jamaican menswear designer Carlton Brown has a passion for the perfect suit. The custom fit designer has designed suits for countless celebrities across the region like Usain Bolt, Aidonia, Chris Martin, Agent Sasco and many more. In this episode, we have a candid discussion on how Carlton started designing, his family life, the Caribbean fashion industry and how he’s stayed in … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 22: Interview with Jamaican Menswear Designer Carlton Brown