Vibes right now! Every week, we highlight the latest music from all the genres you enjoy. From Dancehall to Afro-beats and everything in between to get your weekend started right. Here’s the latest round up: Vibes: Reggae // Walshy Fire meets up and coming Jamaican artist Di Ruption inna mixtape style for the new ReggaeVival mixtape series … [Read more...] about Vibes of the Week: Shenseea, Amara la Negra, Konshens & More
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Amara La Negra Brings the Complexities of Colorism for Afro-Latinos to TV
Amara La Negra made her debut on Love & Hip Hop Miami and her larger than life Afro, beautiful brown skin and Dominican roots were met with controversy. Amara’s cultural identity became a target onscreen with producer Young Hollywood and in social media. Girl, you don’t have to prove anything to anyone...just be your beautiful melanated self and represent YOU. Amara La … [Read more...] about Amara La Negra Brings the Complexities of Colorism for Afro-Latinos to TV
Opportunity: Art Noise Travel Residency Program in Africa
Art Noise is a new organization with a residency travel program recruiting independent creatives of Africa/Black descent and those of non-African descent as well who have interest in African arts and culture to engage in a three-month travel program in over 3 different African countries for 2018. The Program is designed for independent visual creatives, designers, and … [Read more...] about Opportunity: Art Noise Travel Residency Program in Africa
5 Alternatives to New Year’s Resolutions
New year, new you? Wrong! Many are jaded to making new year resolutions, technically we get a new start with every day and don't need to wait to resolve anything that's going on in your life. However, there's something about the new year that makes you feel like you do something new, even if it is a small pivot in something you're trying to improve or goals you're trying to … [Read more...] about 5 Alternatives to New Year’s Resolutions
Style & Vibes’ Top 10 Soca Moments
It was a great year for Soca, not just because we say so. Soca’s firm stake in the ground may be rooted in carnival, but its global reach can be attributed to the hard work that many artists, djs and fans who love soca. So many great moments this year, but we’ve managed to narrow it down to our top 10! 1. Fay-Ann makes it to the Billboard charts and Trinidadians are … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes’ Top 10 Soca Moments